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Prime Minister’s Visit to Russia and China: New Equations in a Fast Changing Global Order
October 23 , 2013 Amb Kanwal Sibal
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s back to back visits to Russia and China from October 20 to 24 reflect the evolution of India’s external relations in a world with shifting power balances and the challeng...

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Afghanistan Is Far from Being Lost: A Situation Report From The Ground
October 23 , 2013 Lt General R K Sawhney, PVSM, AVSM, Centre Head & Senior Fellow, National Security and Strategic Studies & Internal Security Studies, VIF Sushant Sareen
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First Impressions: Uncertainty, yes; but also Optimism about future

Afghanistan, Neighbourhood Studies

When Reservation Becomes Reverse Discrimination
October 21 , 2013 Dr M N Buch (late)
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Because India is wedded to the principle of social, economic and political justice and equality of status and of opportunity, it is the fundamental duty of government to ensure this for every citizen of...

Governance and Political Studies

Indo-US Defence Trade: Moving to a Higher Trajectory
October 18 , 2013 Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
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Contrary to most of the commentary that has appeared in the Indian media, the Obama-Manmohan Singh meeting at the White House on September 26, 2013 was unexpectedly successful in setting the Indo-US str...

US, International Relations and Diplomacy

Economic Impact of ‘People’s War’ in Nepal: A Study
October 17 , 2013 Prof Hari Bansh Jha
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1.0 Background The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) started 'People's War' in Nepal in 1996 with the twin objective of abolishing monarchy and establishing a communist republic. During this conflict, ...

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

From Fear of Law Grows Respect for Law
October 16 , 2013 Dr M N Buch (late)
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India is gradually turning into a country where not only there is no respect for law, there is not even a fear of law. Laws are what bind a democratic society together because they create a social cont...

Governance and Political Studies

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OVERVIEW The African continent continues to experience dynamic changes, with major developments across political, economic,...

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National China-backed Phishing attack targeted Bharat’s “India Post” system users. Smishing Triad— a China-based hacking...

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June 2024 has been a tumultuous month for Myanmar, marked by significant military operations, escalating conflicts, and a...

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Abstract US mediated ceasefire efforts by Egypt and Qatar and ‘take it or leave it’ proposals and the deal to rescue...

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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
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Economic How China’s 2024 stimulus compares with past packages, and what’s next? Chinese leaders surprised the world last...

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Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-30 September 2024), Issue 46

In this Issue I. Defence and Security DRDO Transfers High-Altitude Sustenance Technologies DRDO & IIT Delhi Develop...

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June 6, 2024
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India-US Relations How India-US relations could change after the 2024 elections This year the US and India are both holding...

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October 3, 2024
Culture and Civilisational Digest: September-2024

New study suggests existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during Harappan Civilisation- The Indian Express Since the...

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I. India in the UN Indian inputs for a substantial Summit of the Future India contributes to CTTF India chairs Committee A...

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