Sandeep Jain writes: There are reports that the reshuffle of various functionaries in senior positions has been viewed with suspicion and as an effort on part of the President to place his coterie in positions of power.
Developing India-Israel Relations
Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury writes: Israel and India established full diplomatic relations in 1992. Ever since, there has been a steady strengthening of relations. The two countries have been working together on counter-terrorism, defence, agriculture, water and energy sectors.
RTD with Sichuan University
The ‘Introductory Remarks’ were given by the Director, USI who welcomed the delegation and complemented the team on completing the joint project on “China’s One Belt and One Road: Initiatives, Challenges and Prospects”.
Tensions On Torkham Border : Can Afghanistan Be Bullied
RPS Bhadauria writes: Pakistan must realise that Afghanistan too has sovereign rights to defend its borders and cannot be bullied even by a nuclear power – Pakistan.
Political Motives behind Torkham border Clashes
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Pakistan has closed border with Afghanistan numerous times in in past as well, mainly to arm twist the Afghan government to convey its displeasure over their policies.
Salma Dam: Step towards Expanding Indo-Afghan Ties
Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury writes: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani stated that the completion of this dam was a “big step in deepening and broadening the relationship between Afghanistan and India.