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Pakistan’s forthcoming elections: Dubious role of Deep State

New Delhi. 13 July 2018. The powerful ‘Deep State’ of Pakistan which controls the politics of the country has diluted the political parties with ulterior motive. The general elections are…Read more ›

India-Nepal-China : A sandwich Nepal enjoys being in!

PM Oli is exploiting anti-India feelings but knows Nepal cannot progress without India New Delhi. 04 July 2018. When it comes to the Himalayas the trinity of India-Nepal-China seems the…Read more ›

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Singapore Summit: No real winners

By Suresh Somu Singapore. 22 June 2018. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned home to a hero’s welcome from his historic summit talks with President Donald Trump. Analysts say…Read more ›

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US Secretary of State gives a jolt to Pakistan Army Chief

By JK Verma Asked Pakistan to take action against terrorists without differentiating between good and bad New Delhi. 10 June 2018. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who…Read more ›

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Normandy Landings : The most enigmatic chapter of World War II

By Sangeeta Saxena New Delhi. 06 June 2018. What do the British 6th Airborne Division, British I Corps, 3rd British Infantry Division, British 27th Armoured Brigade, 3rd…Read more ›

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Securing Ladakh – The Bald Head

By Brig. Vijay Atray Manali. 02 June 2018. Was it not after independence that a discussion took place in Indian Parliament as to why should we deploy troops and…Read more ›

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Pakistan tries to merge Gilgit and Baltistan

· India Lodges Complaint By JK Verma New Delhi. 01 June 2018. Ministry of External Affairs summoned Syed Haider Shah, Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi recently…Read more ›

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Modi’s informal meeting with Putin is significant

By JK Verma New Delhi. 22 May 2018. After a successful two days informal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Wuhan from April 27 to 28 Prime Minister…Read more ›

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India meets North Korea in its Home Turf: General VK Singh in DPRK

Does India stand tall in North Korea vs US? By Sangeeta Saxena New Delhi. 18 May 2018. Eyebrows are raised both in surprise and disbelief as the Minister of State for…Read more ›

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Modi’s Nepal visit reaffirms “Neighbourhood First” policy

Visit may also counter Chinese influence By JK Verma New Delhi. 14 May 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi understands the importance of active and assertive foreign policy; hence he made…Read more ›