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Afghanistan
India-Afghanistan Bilateral Trade Reaches $1 Billion
DIDPress: Bilateral trade between Afghanistan and India reached $1 billion in the 2024–25 fiscal year (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025), reflecting growing economic ties, increased agricultural imports, and expanding commercial engagement between the two countries. Despite regional challenges, India and…
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Afghanistan
India: Supporting Peace and Development in Afghanistan, Our Regional Priority
DIDPress: India’s Defense Minister said his country maintains a steadfast and resolute policy in supporting peace, security, and stability in Afghanistan. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for peace, security and stability in Afghanistan while…
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Afghanistan
Alkozai: Wagah Border Closure Severely Damages Afghanistan’s Exports
DIDPress: Ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan have kept Wagah border closed to Afghan commercial goods, leaving dozens of trucks carrying dried fruits stranded at the border. Khanjan Alkozai, a board member of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and…
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News
Air India Plane with 242 Passengers Crashes in Ahmedabad
DIDPress: An Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashed while taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. Images released from the incident on Thursday, June 12, 2025, show extensive damage and thick black smoke rising from the…
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Analysis
Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Approach: Will India Reconnect with Central Asia?
DIDPress: Diplomat magazine recently argued that despite India’s position as the largest economy in South Asia, its limited presence at the Termez Dialogue has raised questions about its commitment to “Connect Central Asia” policy. For years, connecting Central and South…
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Afghanistan
Kabul, Islamabad Reboot Ties Amid China’s Mediation: Concern For India?
DIDPress: Times Now media outlet argued that following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India’s Sindhur operation, and India’s contacts with the Taliban government, China has stepped in. Although India does not officially recognize the Taliban government, there have recently been…
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Afghanistan
Kabul’s Growing Ties with India and Chabahar Signals Shift in Regional Geopolitics
DIDPress: In an analysis on Kabul’s growing closeness to India and the strategic role of Chabahar Port, The Economic Times argued that the Afghan caretaker government has decided to shift its trade focus toward Iran’s Chabahar Port to reduce dependence…
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Economy & Development
Trade Deal with Pakistan Only If It Avoids Tensions with India, Warns Trump
DIDPress: US president Donald Trump warned Washington will not agree on trade tariffs with Pakistan if Islamabad engages in new conflicts with India. According to Reuters, Pakistani representatives are scheduled to travel to the U.S. this week for trade negotiations.…
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Analysis
Hidden Agendas Behind India-Pakistan Conflict
New Politics, in a recent analysis, examined the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, posing a critical question: Has war become a tool for the ruling elites of both countries to cling to power? DIDPress: Following April 22, 2025 attack…
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News
India and Pakistan Move Toward Acquiring Advanced Drones
DIDPress: The recent conflict between India and Pakistan, marked by extensive use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones), has intensified the arms race in South Asia, with both countries planning significant expansions of their drone capabilities. According to Reuters…
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