China still disapproving of NSG status for India China stuck to its guns, saying there was “no change” in its stand on India’s membership bid which, it has indicated, would be considered only after rules for the entry of non-Nuclear Proliferation Treaty countries are finalised by the elite group. NSG group meet is scheduled for 11
... Continued.Climate Change Conference, Marrakech, MoroccoIndia will host a special side event during the UN Climate Change Conference at Marrakech, Morocco, on the 12 Himalayan States that face the impact of a changing climate. Why Himalayas being chosen a subject of discussion in CoP 22 The Centre to represent the 12 Himalayan States at the Conference
... Continued.Joint Working Group on fisheriesThe agreement between India and Sri Lanka on establishing a Joint Working Group on fisheries is a small step forward in resolving the dispute between fishermen of both countries. The points agreed on are important: a hotline between the Coast Guards of both countries, a meeting of the JWG once in
... Continued.India-Sri Lanka to set up a Joint Working Group on FisheriesIndia and Sri Lanka have agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on Fisheries (JWG) and a hotline between their Coast Guards to address the long-standing issue of fishermen from Tamil Nadu being arrested. Details of the issue It is alleged that Indian Fishermen
... Continued.Confrontation of ITBP and army with CPLA over MGNREGA water projectThe Indo Tibetan Border Police and the Army have been engaged in a face- off with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army along the Line of Actual Control in Leh’s Demchok area. The official said around 50 Chinese Army personnel had come close to the Indian
... Continued.Pakistan Supreme Court ordered probe against ShariffThe Pakistan Supreme Court ordered the formation of a judicial commission to probe the Panama Papers scandal involving corruption allegations against the family of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is under pressure from the Opposition to step down.According to the Panama Papers, three of Mr. Sharif’s four children were
... Continued.Access to Chinese Market in RCEP has become cause of concern for Asia Pacific NationsThe concerns of 15 Asia-Pacific nations including India, over agreeing to give greater market access to Chinese goods may take centre-stage in the forthcoming ministerial meeting on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Trade ministers of these countries are slated to
... Continued.No Russian representation in UNHRCRussia has been voted off the United Nations Human Rights Council amid mounting allegations of being responsible for war crimes in relation to its actions in Syria. The 193-member General Assembly on Friday elected 14 members to the 47-nation council, the UN’s main body charged with promoting and protecting human rights. Russia
... Continued.Action by IndiaA day after a Pakistan High Commission (PHC) staffer, Mehmood Akhtar, was allegedly caught receiving defence-related information from two Indian “spies”, he was declared persona non grata and asked to leave India. Mr. Akhtar has been accused of working as an ISI agent. The police said they believed more PHC staffers were involved
... Continued.The continued fall in global petroleum prices under Mr. Maduro’s watch has put the country’s social welfare model under severe strain. In the past, the government leveraged the country’s immense petroleum reserves to fuel a welfare economy and spend heavily on subsidies. This model resulted in several structural flaws in the economy — corruption in
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