Nepal recently banned all Indian media channels except Doordarshan over what experts called ‘fictitious claims and concerted stories’ aimed to derail Nepal-China ties and see the ouster of PM KP Sharma Oli.The Indian media is taking a keen interest in the ongoing uprising within Nepal Communist Party against PM KP Sharma Oli. The way in which the entire matter has been covered in the Indian media, there is a massive outrage within the ruling communist party of Nepal.A story was run on a Hindi news channel in India about China’s Ambassador to Nepal and PM KP Sharma Oli, hinting at...…Nepal recently banned all Indian media channels except Doordarshan over what experts called ‘fictitious claims and concerted stories’ aimed to derail Nepal-China ties and see the ouster of PM KP Sharma Oli.The Indian media is taking a keen interest in the ongoing uprising within Nepal Communist Party against PM KP Sharma Oli. The way in which the entire matter has been covered in the Indian media, there is a massive outrage within the ruling communist party of Nepal.A story was run on a Hindi news channel in India about China’s Ambassador to Nepal and PM KP Sharma Oli, hinting at...WW…

The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones carried out a freedom of navigation operation near India’s Lakshadweep Islands on April 7, according to an official statement.The US 7th Fleet said Wednesday that the USS John Paul Jones “asserted navigational rights and freedoms approximately 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands inside India’s exclusive economic zone without requesting India’s prior consent, consistent with international law.”“India requires prior consent for military exercises or maneuvers in its exclusive economic zone or continental shelf, a claim...…The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones carried out a freedom of navigation operation near India’s Lakshadweep Islands on April 7, according to an official statement.The US 7th Fleet said Wednesday that the USS John Paul Jones “asserted navigational rights and freedoms approximately 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands inside India’s exclusive economic zone without requesting India’s prior consent, consistent with international law.”“India requires prior consent for military exercises or maneuvers in its exclusive economic zone or continental shelf, a claim...WW…

Russia is reportedly moving tanks, artillery, and other heavy armored vehicles close to the border with Ukraine, raising fears of an imminent conflict in the region.The local witnesses reported a strong buildup of the Russian forces, along with their logistics units, which Moscow said was part of a “training exercise”.However, reports suggest the scale of the military movement is such that it has “disrupted shipments of tractors and other agricultural equipment ahead of the spring harvest season of the farmers”, The Drive reported. The development has left even the US worried that Ukraine...…Russia is reportedly moving tanks, artillery, and other heavy armored vehicles close to the border with Ukraine, raising fears of an imminent conflict in the region.The local witnesses reported a strong buildup of the Russian forces, along with their logistics units, which Moscow said was part of a “training exercise”.However, reports suggest the scale of the military movement is such that it has “disrupted shipments of tractors and other agricultural equipment ahead of the spring harvest season of the farmers”, The Drive reported. The development has left even the US worried that Ukraine...WW…

India-China border tensions do not seem to have eased out despite commander level meetings. After occupying a nearly 8-km stretch of India territory on the north bank of Pangong lake, the Chinese PLA troops have created a massive signage in the area to claim the region as their land, the Times of India.The report says that the 80-metre-long signage is in the shape of inscriptions and is designed to be noticeable from the air and even capable of being detected by satellites. It comprises of the Mandarin symbol meaning China with a map of the country.“It clearly shows the Chinese PLA ...…India-China border tensions do not seem to have eased out despite commander level meetings. After occupying a nearly 8-km stretch of India territory on the north bank of Pangong lake, the Chinese PLA troops have created a massive signage in the area to claim the region as their land, the Times of India.The report says that the 80-metre-long signage is in the shape of inscriptions and is designed to be noticeable from the air and even capable of being detected by satellites. It comprises of the Mandarin symbol meaning China with a map of the country.“It clearly shows the Chinese PLA ...WW…

Has China claimed the Russian port city of Vladivostok? Media outlets in India have lambasted China for its relentless expansionist policies especially after the India-China border clash at Galwan Valley.The latest expansion claims are targetted at the Russian city of Vladivostok. Chinese diplomats, journalists and nationalists took to the internet to assert claims over the Russia city of Vladivostok formerly part of the Qing dynasty, a news extensively covered by Indian media outlets.The backlash started after the Russian embassy took to Weibo to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the...…Has China claimed the Russian port city of Vladivostok? Media outlets in India have lambasted China for its relentless expansionist policies especially after the India-China border clash at Galwan Valley.The latest expansion claims are targetted at the Russian city of Vladivostok. Chinese diplomats, journalists and nationalists took to the internet to assert claims over the Russia city of Vladivostok formerly part of the Qing dynasty, a news extensively covered by Indian media outlets.The backlash started after the Russian embassy took to Weibo to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the...WW…

Amid India-China border conflict, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Marshall Billingslea will travel to Austria to discuss “mutually agreed topics related to the future of arms control” with Russian Deputy Foreign Sergei Ryabkov, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.“The United States has extended an open invitation to the People’s Republic of China to join these discussions, and has made clear the need for all three countries to pursue arms control negotiations in good faith,” the State Department said.U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently called for China to join the US and Russia...…Amid India-China border conflict, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Marshall Billingslea will travel to Austria to discuss “mutually agreed topics related to the future of arms control” with Russian Deputy Foreign Sergei Ryabkov, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.“The United States has extended an open invitation to the People’s Republic of China to join these discussions, and has made clear the need for all three countries to pursue arms control negotiations in good faith,” the State Department said.U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently called for China to join the US and Russia...WW…

In yet another incident of harassment of Indian diplomats in Pakistan, the vehicle of India’s Charge d’affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia was chased by a member of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence.Sources said ISI has stationed multiple persons in cars and bikes outside his residence to harass and intimidate him.In March, the Indian High Commission in Pakistan sent a strong protest note to the foreign ministry in Islamabad protesting against the continuing harassment of its officers and staff by Pakistani agencies.According to the note, India cited 13 instances of harassment in the month of...…In yet another incident of harassment of Indian diplomats in Pakistan, the vehicle of India’s Charge d’affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia was chased by a member of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence.Sources said ISI has stationed multiple persons in cars and bikes outside his residence to harass and intimidate him.In March, the Indian High Commission in Pakistan sent a strong protest note to the foreign ministry in Islamabad protesting against the continuing harassment of its officers and staff by Pakistani agencies.According to the note, India cited 13 instances of harassment in the month of...WW…

20 Indian Army soldiers were killed by Chinese troops in the Galwan valley along highly contested India-China border. Many nations including the US, France, Japan expressed condolences over the deaths of Indian soldiers but refrained from criticizing China.Earlier, as EurAsian Times reported, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted “we extend our deepest condolences to the people of India for the lives lost as a result of the recent confrontation with China. We will remember the soldiers’ families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve.”We extend our deepest condolences to the people...…20 Indian Army soldiers were killed by Chinese troops in the Galwan valley along highly contested India-China border. Many nations including the US, France, Japan expressed condolences over the deaths of Indian soldiers but refrained from criticizing China.Earlier, as EurAsian Times reported, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted “we extend our deepest condolences to the people of India for the lives lost as a result of the recent confrontation with China. We will remember the soldiers’ families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve.”We extend our deepest condolences to the people...WW…

Amid rising tensions between India and China over the border dispute, the most pertinent question right now is if this is going to be a repeat of 1962 India-China war? Experts explain the border standoff and the way forward.According to latest news reports, India and China are talking to each other at military and diplomatic levels to settle the border dispute, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. His statement is the first from a topmost minister on the border dispute with China.Rajnath Singh told an Indian news channel that both nations had made it clear that they wanted to resolve...…Amid rising tensions between India and China over the border dispute, the most pertinent question right now is if this is going to be a repeat of 1962 India-China war? Experts explain the border standoff and the way forward.According to latest news reports, India and China are talking to each other at military and diplomatic levels to settle the border dispute, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. His statement is the first from a topmost minister on the border dispute with China.Rajnath Singh told an Indian news channel that both nations had made it clear that they wanted to resolve...WW…

An armed incident occurred today on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in the Tovuz region. According to the press secretary of the Minister of Defense of Armenia – Shushan Stepanyan, Azerbaijani troops made an attempt to violate the state border in a UAZ car. Casualties are feared in Azerbaijan and Armenia in the border clash, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry . In a statement, it said that the Armenian army fired at positions held by Azerbaijan in the Tovuz region.Shushan said – after a warning from the Armenian side, the Azerbaijani servicemen, left the car and returned to their positions....…An armed incident occurred today on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in the Tovuz region. According to the press secretary of the Minister of Defense of Armenia – Shushan Stepanyan, Azerbaijani troops made an attempt to violate the state border in a UAZ car. Casualties are feared in Azerbaijan and Armenia in the border clash, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry . In a statement, it said that the Armenian army fired at positions held by Azerbaijan in the Tovuz region.Shushan said – after a warning from the Armenian side, the Azerbaijani servicemen, left the car and returned to their positions....WW…