Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: What has been remarkable achievement of Indian assistance to Afghanistan is that India has not bypassed the Afghan government while giving aid to Kabul.
All Party Delegation’s J&K visit
Professor K N Pandita writes: The one lesson which the delegation did not spell out openly but could be elicited effortlessly is that the Indian State is determined to fight terrorism in whatever form and manifestation it emerges in whatever part of the country.
President Ghani asks Pakistan to Open Wagah border for trade with India
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has recently said that Pakistan should either open Wagah border for trade with India or Afghanistan would stop Pakistan’s trade to Central Asia via its territory.
Russia to hold first ever joint military exercise with Pakistan
Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: While India would not be averse to Russia’s increasing leverage over Pakistan as it has a history of mediating between Islamabad and New Delhi (Tashkent Summit after Indo-Pak war in 1965), it should not come at the cost of Indian security concerns.
North Korean Nuclear test: China playing a double game in the Korean Peninsula?
Roshan Writes: In spite of sanctions North Korea is still able to achieve its objectives, this make one ponder that is China playing a double game?
India Operationalises Indigenous Cryogenic Engine – GSLV-F05 Successfully Launched
Sanjay Kumar writes: Its yet another feather on the ISRO’s cap; they have successfully launched first operational flight of GSLV with the indigenous cryogenic engine.