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Neighborhood News Digest- 30 July 2024

Afghanistan
Kabir Visits Iran for President's Inauguration Ceremony-Tolo News
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Political Deputy of the Prime Minister, along with his accompanying delegation, went to Iran on Monday to participate in th....

July 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Bangladesh , ECP , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives Tourism , Quota Protest , Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) , Indonesia.
Neighborhood News Digest- 29 July 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Calls US Congress Hearing on Afghan Women a 'Show'-Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate described the US Congress hearing on the situation of Afghan women as a show. Suhail Shaheen, head of the Islamic Emi....

July 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Turkmenistan , IMF , International Community , Interpol , Hydropower , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Quota Protest , Maldives-China FTA , Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Indian Army’s Transformation: The Dilemma between Qualitative and Quantitative Transition
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

A lot has been written of Indian Military’s ongoing modernisation and transformation, both terms used interchangeably. Truth is these terms differ in their purpose and impact, magnitude and scope. Military modernisation refers to acquisitions of m....

July 29, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Article , PLA , Army Modernisation , ISR , Satellite , EW , military transformation , Operational readiness , system destruction
Defence Technology Ecosystem for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

This report is an outcome of a study conducted by the Vivekananda International Foundation to find out the causes of shortfall in performance and work out recommendations for further reforms in the defence sector. This study was conducted in four com....

July 26, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Technological and Scientific Studies , Make in India , Defence technology , Defence Exports , Ecosystem , Aatmanirbhar Bahrat , Defence R&D , MoD Organisations
Neighborhood News Digest- 26 July 2024

Afghanistan
Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Prepares for Start of TAPI Project-Tolo News
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said that all preparations have been made for the commencement of the TAPI project. The spokesman fo....

July 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , PTI , India-Bangladesh , Hydropower , RMG , Afghan refugees , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Quota Protest , IGP , Parliamentary Party , KP , India-Maldives Relations.
The Persistent Struggle for Land Rights in Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan: Battling the Menace of the Land Mafia
Neelapu Shanti Commentary

Nestled amidst the towering peaks and serene valleys of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), a stark narrative unfolds—a tale of communities battling against the relentless manoeuvres of the land mafia. This strife, anchored in the pursuit of....

July 26, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Commentary , Pakistan , China , Protests , CPEC , Gilgit Baltistan , land rights
The significance of PM Modi's Visit to Russia
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Background
On July 8th and 9th, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, visited Moscow to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Summit with President Putin. The summit was a significant event in global geopolitics, allowing Prime Minis....

July 25, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Article , INSTC , Make in India , Arctic , Northern Sea Route , India-Russia Summit , Chennai-Vladivostok
Neighborhood News Digest- 25 July 2024

Afghanistan
Iran begins major border sealing project to secure Northeast frontier with Afghanistan-The Khaama Press
Ahmad Akbari, commander of the 444th Engineering Group of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, has announced th....

July 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Bangladesh-US , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , PTI. , Quota Protest , IGP , Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) , 20th CPC Central Committee , Sri Lanka-Japan , Australia-Maldives Relations
Yoga: An Ancient Practice in India’s Modern Diplomacy
Dr Sweta Kumari

“Yoga comes from India and it is a very old tradition. Yoga is free from copyrights, patents and royalty payments. Yoga is adaptable to your age, gender and fitness level. Yoga is portable and is truly universal”July 24, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Governance and Political Studies , PM Modi , Yoga , International Day of Yoga , Meditation , holistic health , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , UNESCO Cultural Heritage , Yoga Gurus , Integrative health , Yoga Economy , Yoga Diplomacy

Eurasia News Digest (1-15 July, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia

Kazakh, and Chinese Business Leaders Ink 40 Multibillion-Dollar Agreements
Kazakh and Chinese business leaders inked over 40 agreements worth $3.7 billion on the sidelines of the Kazakh-Chinese Business C....

July 24, 2024 NATO , Military Exercises , Iran elections , SCO summit , Labour Migrants , Eurasia News Digest , Gas transit
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