India
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Analysis
Rift in India–US Relations and Role of Trump’s Policies
International Desk, DID Press: Over the past several decades, relations between the United States and India have been one of key pillars of diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region. Washington has invested heavily—politically, economically, and militarily—to establish New Delhi as a…
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Afghanistan
Muttaqi’s Planned Visit to India Cancelled by UNSC
DID Press: The scheduled visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of the Taliban’s caretaker government, to India from August 27 to 29 has been cancelled. According to sources, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) declined to grant a…
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Economy & Development
India-China Water Dispute: Delhi Speeds Up Work on Largest Dam
DID Press: India has accelerated the construction of its largest-ever dam in response to concerns over the potential effects of China’s massive dam project in Tibet. Internal assessments in New Delhi indicate that the Chinese dam on the Xiang River…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Army Warns Taliban, India Over Militant Support
DID Press: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, accused Afghanistan’s caretaker government of directing Tahrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants to launch attacks inside Pakistan. He warned that Islamabad is determined to safeguard its citizens and will not allow such…
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Economy & Development
India, China in Talks to Restore Border Trade after 5-Year Freeze
DID Press: India and China are rebuilding their economic relations, which had been suspended following the 2020 deadly border clash. The latest move of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outreach to BRICS nations comes after the US imposed a 50% tariff…
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Environment
No Compromise on Our Water Share, Pakistan warns India
DID Press: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against choking Pakistan’s share of Indus River waters, vowing that not “a single drop” would be allowed to be stolen. Declaring water the nation’s lifeblood, he vowed a decisive…
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Economy & Development
India Halts US Arms Purchase Over Tariff Dispute
DID Press: Indian government suspended the purchase of weapons and military aircraft from Washington following the United States’ decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on certain Indian exports. According to sources, New Delhi also canceled a planned visit by…
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Afghanistan
India Hands Over Afghanistan Consulate in Hyderabad to Taliban caretaker Government
DID Press: Indian Government has transferred management of Afghanistan’s consulate in Hyderabad to Taliban caretaker government. This move comes despite India not formally recognizing the Taliban government, while maintaining only limited diplomatic relations with the group. According to diplomatic sources,…
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Government
India Halts US Aircraft Purchase Amid Tariff Dispute
DID Press: In response to rising U.S. tariffs, India suspended a key defense agreement to purchase six Boeing maritime patrol aircraft. The suspended deal involved the procurement of six P-8I aircraft, which were intended to expand the Indian Navy’s current…
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Economy & Development
India Rejects Trump’s Pressure; To Continue Buying Russian Oil
DID Press: India has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that it will stop buying oil from Russia, reaffirming that its oil imports from the country ongoing. Just hours after Trump alleged that India had halted its oil purchases from…
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