Monthly Archives: May, 2018
Americas
US Pressing India to Choose between Predator Drones or S-400 Air Defence System
Why is the US administration threatening to block sales of Predator Drones to India? How is the Russian S-400 Air Defence System linked to...
Featured
US Appease India; Renames US Pacific Command to US Indo-Pacific Command
How is Washington prioritising India-US Relations to counter China? The Pacific Command of the United States has been renamed to the US Indo-Pacific Command....
South Asia
Afghan Taliban Seize District Close To Tajikistan Border
The radical terrorist organization - Afghan Taliban seized the Dashti-Kala district of the Afghan province of Takhar, which is located near the Tajikistan border. This...
Global Politics
Now Czech Republic Shifts Consulate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
The Czech Republic opened its honorary consulate in Jerusalem on 29th May 2018, however, Czech leaders are still debating whether to open a full-fledged...
India-Pakistan News
The Big Exodus! What Can Kashmiri Pandits Learn from Jews and Parsis To Revive Their Culture?
What is the similarity between Jews, Parsis and the Kashmiri Pandits? All three communities have been in news due to their persecution and exodus...
Asia Pacific
Indian Military Base In Sabang, Indonesia Can Strangle China At The Strait of Malacca
Indian possible military base in Sabang port in Indonesia seems to be upsetting China? Indonesia permitted India to invest in Sabang Port, which is...
India-Pakistan News
Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: India, Afghanistan Reject Pakistan’s Decision
Two major regions that Pakistan controls - Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are in news again. India protested against Islamabad’s order to integrate Gilgit-Baltistan into Pakistan,...
India-Pakistan News
Keyboard Warriors Spreading Fake News to Incite Violence in Jammu and Kashmir
After the terminology of Love Jihad, India seems to have come up with another terminology - "Keyboard Jihad" or "Keyboard Warriors". The Police from the...
Middle East
Why is the Presence of ISIS in Afghanistan a Big Threat to Pakistan and Iran?
ISIS in Afghanistan - Why this News that has started to rattle both Iran and Pakistan. According to Iran, dreaded terrorist organization ISIS (Islamic...
Americas
S-500 Anti Missile System Decades Ahead of American THAAD
US News Channel reported about the tests of S-500, the latest Russian Anti-Missile System Complex and compared it with American THAAD. According to sources,...
South Asia
Indian Railways Ranked No.1 in the World for Unpunctuality
Indian Railways is one of the most searched phrases in India for Bookings, PNR Status, Vacancies and most importantly for Timings. Why are the...
Asia Pacific
Indian Bans Import of Betel Nuts, Key Ingredient for “Paan” Mouth Freshener
New Delhi has set stringent import ban on betel nuts, a key ingredient for "Paan" mouth freshener commonly used in India. According to officials of...
Cornerstone Articles
Al-Jazeera Criticises NYT Editorial on Kashmir Dispute; Kashmiri Pandits Ask Counter Questions
Who has the correct analysis on the Kashmir Dispute, Al-Jazeera (AJ) or the New York Times (NYT)? On May 18, NYT published an editorial...
Infotainment
Saudi Arabia Seeks Support of Bollywood to Establish Arab’s Biggest Film Industry
Why is Saudi Arabia keen to collaborate with the Indian film industry and Bollywood? The Indian film industry which includes Bollywood is the world’s...
Health
Nipah Virus Spreads in India: What are its Symptoms and Treatment?
Nipah Virus Spreads in India - but what are its causes, symptoms and treatment? The state of Kerala, in southern India, is on high alert...
Middle East
Did Indian PM Order the Abduction of Dubai Princess Sheikha Latifa?
How is the Indian PM Narendra Modi linked with Dubai Princess Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, the daughter of the ruler of Dubai? Sheikha Latifa appeared in...
South Asia
Pakistan Army Blocks “DAWN Newspaper” for Covering Sharif’s Statement on 2008 Mumbai Attacks
Is the Pakistan Media under attack by Pakistan Army and the Intelligence Agency? Pakistan's Intelligence Agency - ISI is accused of obstructing a leading...
Featured
After Doklam, India-China Conflict Possible Near the Arunachal Pradesh Border?
What is the story behind India-China Conflict near the Arunachal Pradesh Border? After months of volatile India-China relations during the Doklam conflict, the two...
Featured
How will US Sanctions Hit Russian S-400 Purchase and Chabahar Port Project in Iran
How will US sanctions on Russia and Iran impact the S-400 Air Defence System Purchase and Chabahar Port Project in Iran? A new US...
Middle East
Which Third Country Has Moved Its Embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem?
After the US and Guatemala, which is the third country to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem? On May 21, a grand opening...
