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A Diplomatic View Of the MMRCA Deal
August 7 , 2011 Amb Kanwal Sibal
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India’s tender for 126 Medium Range Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) has been the object of intensive and prolonged international interest. Such a massive order for advanced aircraft by a single count...

Defence

Dialectics of Ceasefires with Insurgents in the North East
August 2 , 2011 Jaideep Saikia
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Ceasefire with an insurgent outfit is expected to adopt a progression of steps which would lead to a comprehensive resolution of conflict. Indeed, the path, which a peace process normally takes after a ...

National Security and Strategic Studies, North-East Insurgency

Indian Mujahedeen and Islamist Agenda in the North East
July 27 , 2011 Jaideep Saikia
Views: 4667
For some reason or the other, the three blasts that rocked Mumbai recently are being largely attributed to a group that is being termed as Indian Mujahedeen. However, at the time of writing, investigato...

National Security and Strategic Studies, North-East Insurgency

NO NEED TO BE ON BACKFOOT
July 26 , 2011 Amb Kanwal Sibal
Views: 3687
Our transforming relationship with the United States presents major opportunities as well as snares. The increasing attention we receive from the US recognizes as well as contributes to our growing inte...

US, International Relations and Diplomacy

Resurgence in NE Insurgency
July 25 , 2011 Jaideep Saikia
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Even as there were signs that there has been some improvement in the insurgency situation in the North East, with the level of violence declining and some insurgent groups showing signs of battle-fatigu...

North-East Insurgency

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme
July 23 , 2011 Dr M N Buch (late)
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There are two lines of thought which are diametrically opposite, in the matter of how to tackle rural poverty. The western capitalist and the Chinese and Soviet Socialist view of this problem has been ...

Governance and Political Studies

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October 30, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 30 October 2024

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Africa Now
October 22, 2024
Africa Now (1-15 October, 2024)

OVERVIEW As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the African continent is increasingly recognized for its...

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October 3, 2024
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Defence Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Denmark for a Two-Day Visit SHAURYA SAMPRAVAH 1.0: Indian Army Enhances Veteran...

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October 7, 2024
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October 28, 2024
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National Star Health sues Telegram after a hacker used app’s chatbot to leak data Bharat’s insurance company— Star Health...

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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: Not only the world remained on tenterhooks with the fears of escalation in West Asia but also witnessed the...

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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
October 29, 2024
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Economic China Sets Date for Key Meeting at Center of Market’s Stimulus Hopes China’s top lawmakers are set to meet early...

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October 29, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 October 2024), Issue 47

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Flight-tests of 4th Generation Very Short Range Air Defence System ADITI 2.0...

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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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June 3, 2024
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