Commentaries & Articles
Raising ‘Myanmar Consciousness’: Visit of the President of Myanmar to India (26 - 29 February 2020)
Myanmar scholars have a tough time! The appalling lack of ‘Myanmar consciousness’ of the Indian mainstream media, especially the English print media, is reflected by the near total absence of the covera...
Analysing Trump’s India Visit
The deep camaraderie seen between the two leaders during US President Trump’s visit to India is a testimony to the tenacity of India-US relations that continues to deepen despite challenges. Though the ...
सरकारी आंकड़ों पर विवाद का समाधान
सरकारी आंकड़े आम तौर पर राजनीतिक टकराव का विषय नहीं होते क्योंकि टकराव या होहल्ले की इच्छा रखने वालों के लिए ढेर सारे दूसरे मुद्दे रहते ही हैं। साथ ही राजनेताओं का ध्यान खींचने के लिहाज से यह बहुत उबाऊ व...
Constitutional Changes in Russia
In his annual Presidential address to the Federal Assembly last month1, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a series of amendments “to improve social policy and public administration” in the coun...
COVID-19 Disrupts Maritime Supply Chains
The COVID-19 virus has impacted global maritime transportation sector including cruise liner industry. A number of major manufacturing hubs and markets across China have stopped businesses and manufactu...
The Strategy for Combating Hunger and Nepal
Because of the development of science and technology, human beings have increased their access to the Moon and Mars and they have even been dreaming to reach the Sun. But, is it not a great pity that wh...
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March 28, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 28 March 2024

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Defense, National Security and Terrorism, VIF Alerts
March 21, 2024
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Defence In a major boost to Aatmanirbharta Ministry of Defence signs five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,...

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Eurasia News Digest
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VIF Cyber Review
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Myanmar Round Up
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01 February 2024 marked the third anniversary of the military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, which overthrew the elected...

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West Asia Round Up
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Abstract With the ongoing Israel -Hamas war and increasing violence and death and destruction of large number of civilian...

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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
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Economic With ‘made-by-China’ under US pressure, Mexican trade probes spark concerns over curbs Mexican tariffs on Chinese...

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Science and Technology
March 19, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 March 2024), Issue 33

In this Issue I. Defence and Security INAS 334 'Seahawks', Indian Navy's first MH 60R Squadron, Commissioned DRDO...

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US Insights
March 14, 2024
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India-US Relations U.S. State Department approves $4bn sale of armed drones to India The U.S. State Department has approved...

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Culture & Civilisation
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(Cultural and civilisational issues are vital as they shape societies, influencing values, norms, and identities....

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Multilateralism Digest
March 21, 2024
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I. India in the UN India chairs 62nd Session of Commission for Social Development India at the C34 debate India makes...

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