Tensions have prevailed over aggressive Chinese assertions in the waters. Beijing's claims overlap with exclusive economic zones of several countries in the region, including Indonesia.
The High Seas Treaty, which would allow for better administration of high seas, was adopted by UN on 19 June but can only come into force once 60 countries ratify it
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s assurance to the Philippines comes a day after Beijing made a serious representation to Manila over the Spratly Islands.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is being repeatedly weakened by by some nations arbitrarily interpreting its definition.
The group BIMSTEC could stem the region’s creeping militarization by instituting a Bay of Bengal Zone of Peace that seeks to limit any bellicose behaviour of extra-regional powers.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
Does Modi really want to play this game again with China? Why get involved in disputes thousands of miles away especially when you lack any leverage over the disputing parties? Wants to show off his 56 in chest to his Bhakts?
Modi is worried about SCS. Meanwhile Pakistan and Bangladesh are forming a new alliance with their sights set on India, the India Myanmar border continues to heat up and China is building a giant dam right at the border.
Does Modi really want to play this game again with China? Why get involved in disputes thousands of miles away especially when you lack any leverage over the disputing parties? Wants to show off his 56 in chest to his Bhakts?
Modi is worried about SCS. Meanwhile Pakistan and Bangladesh are forming a new alliance with their sights set on India, the India Myanmar border continues to heat up and China is building a giant dam right at the border.