Surge in India’s foreign exchange reserves
The reserves had touched a life-time high of USD 487.23 billion in the week to March 6 after rising by USD 5.69 billion. During 2019-20, the foreign exchange reserves had risen by almost USD 62 billion.
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SCO Ministers of Foreign Affairs convene video conference in the backdrop of Covid-19 pandemic
While India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar highlighted the overwhelming threat posed by terrorism, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi urged that the pandemic not be politicized
Coronavirus: Indian PM Modi announces Rs20 trillion special package for economy
This amount is 10 per cent of the country’s GDP, the prime minister said.
India, China Troops Clash in Sikkim, Soldiers Injured on Both Sides
It was the first case of troops from both sides exchanging blows after a similar incident had taken place in Pangong Lake in Ladakh in August 2017.
Pakistan claims water flow in Chenab reduced significantly; India terms it baseless
The annual meeting between Indus Commissioners was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown
Taiwan Donates One Million Face Masks to Help Protect Indian Medical Personnel Combat COVID-19 Pandemic
The masks were brought to India by a special chartered flight on 4 May 2020.
US Special Envoy Khalilzad back in region for Afghan peace
It is the second trip that Zalmay Khalilzad has made since April 12 to breathe momentum to the peace accord that he helped hammer out between the US and the Taliban.
Covid-19 helps end mass funerals of terrorists in Kashmir
However, the Army and police do observe all religious practices and rituals for burying the dead
How Russia Can Maintain Equilibrium in the Post-Pandemic Bipolar World
To avoid becoming part of a Sino-centric power bloc and maintain international equilibrium, which is critically important to Russia’s status and self-image, Moscow must reduce its dependence on China by fostering its relations with other large economic and financial players: primarily European countries, India, and Japan.
The UAE and India: lessons to learn
As part of its efforts to diversify the economy beyond oil, the UAE is increasingly looking east – to India, China, Japan, South Korea.