The last Indian external affairs minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj, who represented India at Heart of Asia conference on Afghanistan, hosted in Islamabad in December 2015.
Tahir Kamran's 'Chequered Past, Uncertain Future' describes the post-1947 shift – following the partition of India and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The former high commissioner to India suggested Pakistan appoint an envoy, or find middle ground in SAARC. Both countries withdrew their envoys follow tension over Kashmir in 2019.
New Delhi’s concerns include need to accelerate development of clean energy for emission reduction targets, changes in population demographics & impact of cross-border terrorism.
International media also took note of Indian govt's readiness to provide emergency financial aid to Maldives and how vultures vanishing in India has led to a public health crisis.
Bangladesh is just latest example of disquiet in India's neighbourhood. We need to junk domestic politics & excessive religiosity, acquire humility in our approach to neighbours.
Global media also examines India's relationship with China, the 'delicate dance of cooperation, competition' between the 2, and Modi's life & career as documented in various books.
India observes 26 July each year as Kargil Vijay Diwas in memory of soldiers who laid down lives to secure key strategic heights captured by Pakistani intruders in 1999.
Harash Nagotra, a resident of a border village in the Akhnoor sector, went missing on 11 June and his motorcycle was recovered on the banks of the river.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
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.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
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.
Yeah, Bharat is a killjoy neighbour for calling a spade (jihadism) a spade.
As for the film, we all know that Lollywood is more often than not just subliminal propaganda directed against us (Dharmics and Bharatiyas). It isn’t for no reason that some films and series are made to target Pakistani *and Indian* Muslim audiences – it’s covert messaging (case in point: Sevak, Dastaan).
What does India gain by normalising ties with Pakistan? How does it benefit India?
Irrespective of India’s stance vis-a-vis Pakistan, it will continue to be a hub of Jihadi organizations. It is the global capital of Islamic fundamentalism and fanaticism and will always be a headache for the world.
India is unfortunate in that it is an immediate neighbour of Pakistan.
Yeah, Bharat is a killjoy neighbour for calling a spade (jihadism) a spade.
As for the film, we all know that Lollywood is more often than not just subliminal propaganda directed against us (Dharmics and Bharatiyas). It isn’t for no reason that some films and series are made to target Pakistani *and Indian* Muslim audiences – it’s covert messaging (case in point: Sevak, Dastaan).
What does India gain by normalising ties with Pakistan? How does it benefit India?
Irrespective of India’s stance vis-a-vis Pakistan, it will continue to be a hub of Jihadi organizations. It is the global capital of Islamic fundamentalism and fanaticism and will always be a headache for the world.
India is unfortunate in that it is an immediate neighbour of Pakistan.