Modi-Putin telecon on Covid-19
Both India and Russia have seen a spike in the number of Covid-19 positive cases
Defence & Diplomacy
Prime Minister Modi participates in birth centenary celebrations of Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Prime Minister Modi described Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as one of the greatest figures of the last century, and said, “His entire life is a tremendous inspiration to all of us.”
India’s annual defence exports to touch Rs 35,000 crore by 2024, says Rajnath Singh
Singh also said he has no doubt about India emerging as among the three major economies of the world by 2030 and the defence industries will have an important role to play.
Afghanistan peace prospects ‘slim’ without women’s participation: Hillary Clinton
There can be no sustainable peace in Afghanistan if women are not at the negotiating table, former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told ambassadors and activists at UN Headquarters on Tuesday.
World Bank/Graham Crouch
UN Security Council passes resolution endorsing Afghanistan peace
All 15 members supported the resolution, tabled by the United States, which endorses a joint US-Afghan declaration on peace and an agreement signed between Washington and the Taliban.
USA and France dramatically increase major arms exports; Saudi Arabia is largest arms importer
The largest exporters of arms during the past five years were the USA, Russia, France, Germany and China
Regional interference fuels extremism and terrorism: UAE Minister
By WAM: CAIRO, 5th March, 2020 — The UAE affirmed that increasing challenges facing the
India rejects ‘irresponsible’ comments over Delhi violence by foreign leaders
Iran has kept up criticism of India
Trump Says U.S.-India to Sign $3 Billion in Defense Deals
Last week, India’s cabinet cleared $2.6 billion purchase from Lockheed Martin Corp. of 24 multi-role MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to Indian navy.
US approves possible sale of an Integrated Air Defense Weapon System to India
By IAR Desk The U.S. Department of State approved a possible sale to India of