Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was in China for a two-day visit starting 26 January till 27 January for the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister dialogue mechanism.
The Indian foreign secretary was in Beijing for a 2-day visit. This follows the Chinese foreign minister's meetings with EAM Jaishankar & NSA Ajit Doval last year.
Global media also looks at MF Husain’s controversial history in light of a court-ordered seizure of 2 of his paintings & ‘rising tide of illiberalism against artistic expression in India’.
One indicator of how India sees progress on the military standoff will be whether PM Narendra Modi visits China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
In Episode 1588, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how China used trade as an agent of growth & what it means for the world, particularly India & US.
In Episode 1585 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta examines how the 2 lower riparian states face multiple risks from China's control of Brahmaputra's upper reaches.
International media also reports on the mysterious death of freelance journalist from Chhattisgarh Mukesh Chandrakar & the dangers of reporting in India.
Beijing announced the new counties on 27 December, one of which called He’an includes parts of Beijing-occupied Aksai Chin, which is a part of Indian territory.
Global media also discusses how China’s new mega dam might impact its ties with India & how a food programme launched in US universities created 'knowledge gaps' in South Asia.
Global media also reported on the safe return of Hindu pilgrims who had crossed the border to Pakistan to visit Katas Raj temples in Chakwal & remembered 'Kerala’s pride’ MT Vasudevan Nair.
Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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