Topic: India
From Nathu La to Galwan, India has been trapped in reaction-mode to China’s aggression
Galwan shows India has been trapped in a reactive posture, always a step behind the Chinese for the last 70 years.
India ‘won’t review’ decision not to join RCEP as members prepare to sign pact by 2020-end
India has decided it won’t join any trade deal that has China as a member. But RCEP member nations are likely to sign deal despite Beijing’s belligerence.
TikTok distanced itself from China in letter to Modi govt before India banned it: Report
In a 28 June letter, TikTok CEO wrote to India that the Chinese government has never requested user data, and the firm wouldn’t turn it over if asked.
Chinese investments enjoy treaty protection. Beijing can drag New Delhi to tribunals
India has a Bilateral Investment Treaty with China since 2007. The treaty provides foreign investors the right to fair and equitable treatment.
Why Pakistan is keeping mum about India-China LAC conflict
General Bajwa is being careful not to aggravate LoC. If Bajwa didn’t escalate after India’s revocation of Article 370, he won’t do so now.
India keeps tight watch on Pakistan as ceasefire violations rise at LoC amid China standoff
According to govt figures, April, May and June (as of 25th) have seen 387, 382 and 302 ceasefire violations, respectively — a three-fold rise since 2018.
How Facebook groups, websites are helping Covid patients connect with plasma donors
Set up by regular people, India's KAB Welfare Foundation & Dhoondh, Pakistan's Corona Recovered Warriors connect plasma donors with Covid patients.
Australia ups defence spend by 40% for ‘dangerous’ world, PM mentions India-China stand-off
Under Australia’s new defence strategy, India remains a key partner for Indo-Pacific. Australian PM names countries that have ‘agency' in the region.
Modi’s rajniti unable to tackle India’s three big crises. Time for lokniti
The nation wants to know the reality of the coronavirus spread, the situation at the LAC, and the condition of economy. But the Modi government is washing its hands off.
Narendra Modi is selling a failed Covid lockdown as a success
The idea of a lockdown was to ‘flatten the curve’ of growth in coronavirus cases and deaths. India failed miserably on that central purpose of the lockdown.
Nepotistic privilege should be a matter of social shame. It holds India back
Woke young millennials should start looking down upon friends who take the easy route of following up on their parents’ careers.
India added 7 crore jobs in June — mostly daily wagers, farmers and small businesses
About 12 crore jobs were lost due to the lockdown in April, but things are gradually improving. However, only 39 lakh new salaried jobs have been created.
Defence
Ajit Doval talks to Chinese foreign minister, both agree on ‘earliest complete disengagement’
MEA statement says both sides have re-affirmed they should strictly respect & observe the LAC, and not take any unilateral action to alter the status quo.
It’s time for China, Pakistan, even India to rethink the fantasy Modi called expansionism
India, China and Pakistan all want territory from another. But it’s a pursuit doomed to fail as they can’t get it without annihilating the other.