President Subianto’s Presence as Republic Day Chief Guest is a Reflection of Our Long-standing Ties: President Droupadi Murmu
The President said that Indonesia is a key pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Indo-Pacific Vision.
Month: January 2025
India Near Sale of Russia-Backed Anti-Ship Missiles to Indonesia
By Bloomberg India is considering a $450 million deal to sell Russian-backed supersonic cruise missiles
Turkiye and Qatar are in the driver’s seat in Syria
As usually happens, the overthrow of the Bashar Al Assad regime in Syria is seeing a jostling between regional powers for influence in that country. The Assads had always prided themselves on their pan-Arabism. Ironically, the powers jostling for influence there are all non-Arab ones: Israel, Turkiye, and Iran. Of these Turkiye is in a more dominant position given its proximity and support to the Syrian rebels
India has no alternative but to engage with the Taliban
Undoubtedly, the fissures between Pakistan and Afghanistan make the case for greater Indian engagement with the Taliban but it would be shortsighted to attribute such engagement as being solely contongent on Pak-Afghan relations. Regional security, trade and real politik demand that India engages with the Taliban. And India has quietly been doing that for awhile now.
President of India Hosts President of Singapore
60th Anniversary of diplomatic relations a milestone for both sides: President Droupadi Murmu
Israel and Hamas reach agreement on ceasefire and hostage release
Israel and Hamas reach agreement on ceasefire and hostage release. This was reported by CNN
Global Growth to Remain Subdued in 2025: UN
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However, India will retain its position as the world’s fastest growing economy, with a projected annual growth rate of 6.6 per cent
Significance of the interview given by Kazakhstan ‘s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Kazakh publication Ana Tili
The recent interview given by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jommart Tokayev is significant in that it is his special address to fellow citizens, which sets the agenda for 2025, the year when Kazakhstan will be marking a landmark in its history- the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism in the Second World War.
EU 4 Gender Equality partners with the private sector for family-friendly and gender-equitable workplaces
Participants from Armenian private companies engaged in a workshop on gender equality and family-friendly policies. Photo: UNFPA Armenia/Mari Mkhitaryan.
In both Europe and Central Asia, as well as globally, women remain the primary caregivers. Employment levels for women in the region vary, but on average, there is a 25 per cent gap in labour force participation between men and women
An Armenian Christmas in Kolkata
On 6th January Orthodox Armenians celebrate the combined feast of the Nativity and the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan.