After 70 years of ties and a rising China, it is time for India and Japan to strike a defence deal

Both nations should work on fixing the gap in perception and action regarding Beijing, and advance their security relationship.

Vindu Mai Chotani

· May 15, 2022 · 06:30 am

Covid: ‘Delhi CM does not speak for India,’ says S Jaishankar as Singapore objects to remarks

Arvind Kejriwal had called for a ban on flight services with Singapore over new Covid-19 variants detected there that may affect children.

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· May 19, 2021 · 12:21 pm

Adani Group is paying $30 million to Myanmar military-controlled firm for port deal, alleges report

Last month, the Adani Group had denied it was engaged with military leaders for the approval of the port.

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· Mar 30, 2021 · 01:28 pm

India one of 8 countries to attend Myanmar military parade the day over 100 protestors were killed

Russia, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand were others who went despite the brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protestors.

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· Mar 30, 2021 · 11:04 am

India, Maldives sign $50 million defence deal to boost maritime capabilities

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Male on a two-day visit, also held discussions with Maldives’ Defence Minister Mariya Didi.

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· Feb 21, 2021 · 02:41 pm

India more of a rival than ‘commercial interest’ for post-Brexit UK, says British think-tank report

In its report, the Chatham House noted that the history of British colonial rule in India would continue to be a stumbling block in developing ties.

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· Jan 14, 2021 · 01:09 pm

Bangladesh alleges existence of separatist camps in Mizoram, asks India to destroy them

Border Security Force officials, however, said that earlier information provided by Bangladesh on such camps turned out not to be true.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Dec 27, 2020 · 03:50 pm

Bangladesh a significant pillar of ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, Modi tells Sheikh Hasina

India and Bangaldesh also signed seven pacts in areas including agriculture, hydrocarbons, community development and textiles.

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· Dec 17, 2020 · 01:59 pm

‘Free media in India’, MEA tells Beijing after Chinese embassy’s guidelines on Taiwan coverage

China on Wednesday night reacted to advertisements in the Indian media about Taiwan’s National Day, which is to be celebrated on October 10.

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· Oct 09, 2020 · 11:02 am

Gulf nations committed to bilateral ties, says India; dismisses tweets alleging targeting of Muslims

India is facing backlash from Arab countries over instances of discrimination against Muslims amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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· Apr 30, 2020 · 11:13 pm

India, Kuwait downplay two-month-old Cabinet note criticising attacks on Muslims in India

The Ministry of External Affairs said Kuwait did not support any interference in India’s affairs and it was deeply committed to a friendly relationship.

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· Apr 28, 2020 · 12:21 pm

Bangladesh delegation cancels India tour amid ongoing turmoil over CAA

However, the Parliament chief whip refused to link the decision with the ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

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· Mar 02, 2020 · 01:37 pm