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Neighborhood News Digest- 05 April 2024

Afghanistan
Amnesty International Asks Pakistan to Reverse Refugees Expulsion Plan-Tolo News
Amnesty International has called for the immediate cancellation of the plan to expel Afghan migrants from Pakistan through a statemen....

April 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Supreme Court , Bangladesh , Artillery , Prime Minister , Dalai Lama , Geopolitics , World Bank , India-Bangladesh Relations , Civil war , Amnesty , Drones , Mines , Katchatheevu island , Upazila Election , BOP , Indian Troops in Maldives.
Cultural and Civilisational Newsletter : March-2024

Buddha relics return to India after historic Thailand tour- The Economic Times
The relics of Lord Buddha, along with those of his disciples Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Maha Moggallana, after 26 days returned to the National Museum in De....

April 05, 2024 Kurdistan , India’s soft power , Vedas , Archaeological Survey of India , Repatriation , Sanskrit , Varanasi , Culture And Civilisation , National Museum , Budhha relics , Veer Savarkar , Gyanvapi mosque , Vyas Tehkhana , Indian Culture and Heritage , International Cooperative Museum , Cooperative movement , Manuscripts , Keeladi excavation , Cultural Renaissance , IGNCA
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 March 2024), Issue 34

In this Issue

I. Defence and Security

  1. Induction of Helicopter Unit at Air Force Station Thanjavur
  2. Delivery of ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 18’
    3. ....

    April 05, 2024 AI , Science & Technology , Nuclear energy , IOT , TikTok , AUKUS , Fintech , Biotech , ByteDance , Emerging Technology , Agritech , Deeptech , ASML , IN-SPACe , StartUps , DPI , Nvidia , GPUs , MedTech , SpaceFields , Spy Satellite
Sheikh Hasina’s Post-Election Diplomacy: Strengthening Ties with the Western World
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
In February this year, PM Sheikh Hasina undertook her first overseas official visit to Munich, after her re-election for the fourth consecutive time, to attend the Munich Security Conference (MSC) which was held from February....

April 05, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , US , democracy , Bangladesh , EU , Human Rights , Diplomacy , Bangladesh Election , Sheikh Hasina , Munich Security Conference , Indo-Pacific Outlook
West Asia Roundup: March 2024

Abstract
Israel -Hamas war continued apace even as frantic efforts were made by Qatar, Egypt and USA to arrive at some truce and cease the hostilities especially during the month of Ramadan. As usual greater violence was witnessed and mor....

April 05, 2024 UNSC , United States , Biden Administration , West Asia Round Up , Israel -Hamas war
Visiting Delegations Report - February 2024
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) was visited by several delegations during the month of February. These included representatives of nine countries, Europe, and a delegation from the SWIFT. Diverse range of issues were discussed, includ....

April 04, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Civilizational ethos , bilateral Relations , Think Tanks , Global world order , Regional security situation , Ongoing conflicts , Visiting Delegations
Chinese President Xi Jinping Bolsters Position at National People’s Congress
Jayadeva Ranade Article

The plenary sessions of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, and the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s version of a parliament, both important events in China’s political cal....

April 04, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , PLA Navy , Xi Jinping , Taiwan , CPCC , aircraft carrier , Wang Yi , SOEs , Li Qiang , Third Plenum , civil military fusion , Gen Dong Jun , National Defence budget
Neighborhood News Digest - 04 April 2024

Afghanistan
India says inclusive government in Afghanistan is top priority for SCO-The Khama Press
The National Security Advisor of India stated on Wednesday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting that the form....

April 04, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Israel , India , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , IMF , Inflation , Exports , Landmines , Indian Troops in Maldives , Sustainable tourism , Katchatheevu island , Human Development Index , AA
Eurasia News Digest (16-31 March 2024)

Russia and Central Asia
US held the first B5+1 Forum
Announced by President Biden during the inaugural C5+1 Summit in September 2023 and highlighted in the corresponding New York Declaration, the B5+1 is the private-sector-led....

April 04, 2024 NATO , Labour Migrants , terrorist attack , Eurasia News Digest , EU Membership , B5+1 , South Ossetia , Global Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness , Solar power
Japan’s New Partnership and Change in Defence Posture
Varuna Shankar Commentary

In the latest move, Japan on March 26 decided to to ease its strict defence exports’ rules. This has allowed it to build the next-generation fighter jet in collaboration with Britain and Italy to be exported under certain conditions. The defence mi....

April 03, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Japan , Italy , Britain , pacifist principles , sixth generation fighter jet
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