In Episode 1537, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip analyse the disengagement ahead of BRICS summit & how it differs from previous instances.
International media also reported on the India-China patrolling pact, noting that since 2020, the Galwan standoff had hurt business ties between the world's two most populous nations.
Immediate withdrawal of troops deployed along LAC unlikely, it is learnt. Thaw in ties could also set stage for Modi-Xi meet on sidelines of BRICS summit in Russia later this week.
Tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China flared up in 2020 after Chinese troops intruded into Indian-dominated territories.
Some Chinese commentators suggest that India is uncomfortable with China’s dominant role in the SCO and has subtly scaled back its participation as a form of dissent.
Chinese officials emphasised a desire to rejuvenate bilateral ties. Their advice? Don't make the border dispute the focal point; pursue economic relations with an open mindset.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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