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Why did Modi choose Maldives, Sri Lanka as destinations for his first overseas visits?

6 years ago

It is in this backdrop that Modi’s visits to Maldives and Sri Lanka – his first official overseas destinations in his second term as Prime Minister – is expected to herald the second chapter for Modi’s Neighbourhood First policy. Its second edition is expected to mark a shift from India’s immediate to extended neighbourhood and from disputed land borders to maritime expanse making Modi an Indo-Pacific Prime Minister.

In Depth

The rising specter of the Islamic State in India – II

6 years ago

The IS narrative in India appears to have gained a new meaning and importance after the Sri Lanka bombings which revealed complex networks through which the Islamic State tends to radicalize people and facilitates terror plots. Self-financed attacks carried out by a close-knit group of educated and computer savvy individuals without any criminal background are emerging as the newest set of perpetrators.

Photo: Agencies

In Depth

Sri Lanka attacks show that the Salafi-jihadist threat continues to cast a global shadow

6 years ago

Sri Lanka attacks send message that ISIS ‘caliphate’ may have fallen, but the Salafi-jihadist concept lives on

Photo: Bloomberg

News & Views

Sri Lanka may ban burqa following Easter terror attacks

6 years ago

Probe hints at the role of a large number of women in the attacks

News & Views

Sri Lanka terror attacks: Lessons for the international community

6 years ago

While the terrorists appear in solidarity with each other globally, the international community has failed to reach a consensus even on the definition of Terrorism.

Photo: Bloomberg

In Depth

Sri Lanka imposes emergency, says international network involved in attacks

6 years ago

The emergency law gives police and the military extensive powers to detain and interrogate suspects without court orders

Photo: Bloomberg/ Tharaka Basnayaka

Trade & Economy

Oman’s oil minister in Sri Lanka: Officials

6 years ago

Oman’s oil minister arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday to participate in the launching of a $3.85 billion oil refinery project,

Photo: EnergyInfraPost

Sri Lanka

Why did Modi choose Maldives, Sri Lanka as destinations for his first overseas visits?

The rising specter of the Islamic State in India – II

Sri Lanka attacks show that the Salafi-jihadist threat continues to cast a global shadow

Sri Lanka may ban burqa following Easter terror attacks

Sri Lanka terror attacks: Lessons for the international community

Sri Lanka imposes emergency, says international network involved in attacks

Oman’s oil minister in Sri Lanka: Officials

Doval-Wang Yi meet: India, China to rework relationship

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