Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The Great Nicobar project has assumed greater significance in the aftermath of the Iran war, with the Strait of Malacca continuing to serve as a lifeline for East Asia’s energy and economic flows. The project reinforces India's strategic position at the gateway of the Malacca Strait, a report has stated.
Dhaka, July 11 (IANS) While Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan has long been associated with mass killings, displacement and systematic repression, Brussels-based Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) said that the religious dimension of the violence remains insufficiently recognised. The organisation noted that Hindu communities were disproportionately targeted and persecuted on the basis of their religious identity, a report has stated.
Washington, July 11 (IANS) Although the international debate on Pakistan's growing water insecurity has largely centred on India's upstream position, that narrative overlooks a deeper and more longstanding reality. Despite inheriting one of the world's largest contiguous irrigation systems, decades of inadequate domestic planning, chronic underinvestment and weak water governance have steadily undermined Pakistan's long-term water security.
Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The recent visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was intended to convey that India is indispensable to Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision, particularly at a time when US President Donald Trump has signalled his apparent distaste for both the FOIP and the Quad, a report has stated.
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the unparalleled sacrifices made by Sikh Gurus for humanity and the country while putting in focus the continuous efforts made by his government to preserve the rich Sikh heritage in the country.
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Members of the Indian community, who had turned up in huge numbers for the 'Kia Ora Modi' diaspora event in Auckland on Saturday, expressed their love and respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who became the first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in four decades.
Shanghai, July 11 (IANS) India’s Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, reviewed the preparations for super typhoon Bavi on Saturday along with Indian community associations from Shanghai Municipality and Zhejiang Province.
Islamabad, July 11 (IANS) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concerns over the ‘forced’ repatriation of Afghan nationals from Pakistan, local media reported on Saturday.
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his three-nation visit, the whirlwind tour may be seen as more than a routine diplomatic affair; rather reflecting a shift from transactional engagement to a more durable strategic architecture, built effectively on personal rapport and mutual trust.
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the boat accident involving Indian nationals in Vietnam while emphasising that the Indian Embassy and Consulate are providing all possible assistance to those affected in coordination with the Vietnamese authorities.
