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Press Release: Dialogue between Dr. Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa and Hindu Religious leaders
July 15, 2023

On July 12, 2023, His Excellency, Dr. Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, had intense dialogue on the subject of harmony of religions with several prominent Hindu religious leaders at the Vivekananda Intern....

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Civilisation , Hinduism , Indian philosophy , Muslims , Muslim World League , Al-Issa
प्रधानमंत्री मोदी की फ्रांस यात्रा ऐतिहासिक
July 14, 2023 Dr Rishi Gupta Article

ऐतिहासिक यात्रा फ्रांस के राष्ट्रपति इमैनुएल मैक्रॉन के निमंत्रण पर प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Article , India , Prime Minister Narendra Modi , France , Strategic cooperation , India-France , Bastille Day , President Emmanuel Macron , Modi-Macron
Why Taiwan’s Presidential Election in January 2024 Interests the World?
July 14, 2023 Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction Taiwan has been in news for quite some time because of China’s threat to use force as it considers the island nation as a part of its territory and keen to integrate with the mainland. China has identified Taiwan as one of ....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Article , Indo-Pacific , DPP , TPP , KMT , China threat , Presidential elections in Taiwan , Southeast Asia’s interests , India’s stake
Artemis Accords: Indo-US Space Cooperation
July 13, 2023 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

In a landmark development, after initial hesitation, India has signed the Artemis Accords developed by the US, which lay down the rules and guidelines for international partners in space exploration. The Indo-US joint statement of 23rd Jun 2023 reca....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Commentary , India , US , Artemis Accords , ISRO , NASA , Outer Space Treaty
PM’s US Visit Done –The `Journey’ Begins Now
July 13, 2023 Lt Gen Anil Ahuja, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & BAR (Retd.) - Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

(This article may be read in conjunction with an earlier article by the same author, titled, “Next Phase of India-US Strategic....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Article , Indigenisation , India-US , DTTI , iCET , HAL , Strategic Trade Dialogue , PM State visit , technology partnership , Defence industry road map , DIATF , Technology Cooperation Inter Agency Task Force (TCIATF) , Techno-Strategic Cooperation , Arms Control , Security of Supply Agreement , Reciprocal Defence Procurement , MQ 9B drones , GE Engines
Chandrayaan-3: Taking off for Indian Dominance in Space
July 12, 2023 Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey Article

The project ‘Chandrayaan-3’ is an ambitious endeavour by India's National Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to demonstrate end-to-end landing and roaming capabilities by deploying a lander and rover on the lunar highlands near the South Pole in ....

Technological and Scientific Studies

Tags : Article , ISRO , Chandrayaan-2 , Space , Chandrayaan-3 , GSLV , LMV , MOM , Lander , Rover
"Work in Progress": Visits from Washington to Beijing
July 11, 2023 Dr Sweta Kumari Article

The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has made a trip to China. Prior to her, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on a two-day visit to Beijing on June 18-19 and met President Xi Jinping. These high-level delegations are an effort by Washington t....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Article , US , China , South China Sea , Taiwan , trade , President Xi Jinping , East Asia , Secretary Antony Blinken , Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
SCO is a platform for India to remain relevant in Eurasia
July 10, 2023 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 23rd summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on 4th July 2023 in a virtual format. This concluded India’s first-ever presidency of the SCO. The baton was passed ....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Commentary , India , China , INSTC , Terrorism , Ukraine , BRI , Connectivity , Yuan , ruble
Evaluating the African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia: What did it Achieve?
July 10, 2023 Samir Bhattacharya Article

Almost a year and a half into the conflict, African leaders joined the crowded group of peacemakers attempting to mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.[1] On June 16 ....

International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa

Tags : Article , Russia , Ukraine , Ukraine Crisis , Ukraine Russia War , African Peace Mission
The 1937 Act divided India. Will UCC integrate it?
July 08, 2023 S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF Article

The BJP’s articulators’ understanding of the UCC doesn’t seem to go to the deep, sordid historical origins of the UCC. After the 1937 Act was passed, the Muslim League emerged as a Muslim mass party and began challenging the unchallenged Gan....

Governance and Political Studies

Tags : Article , Uniform Civil Code , Shariat , hindus , Muslims , Act
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