GSAT 6A: India’s Ambitious Communication Satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully placed a communication satellite GSAT-6A in a geosynchronous transfer orbit on March 29 (2018). It was carried on board the GSLV F-08 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This is a communication satellite and will complement the GSAT-6, which is already in orbit. This marks the 12th flight of GSLV-F08 and sixth flight with indigenous cryogenic upper stage.
India-Nepal: Is India heading for course correction?
In a surprise move, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj undertook a two-day official visit to Kathmandu, Nepal from February 1, 2018. The visit took place at a time when Nepal is preparing to hold the National Assembly (NA) elections (slated on February 7) under the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led caretaker government. A new government is set to be formed by the left alliance under K P Sharma Oli’s leadership.
Balfour Declaration and Making Palestine ‘Twice-Promised’
"Palestine was ‘twice-promised’ to Jews - first by the Bible and another by the Balfour Declaration".
Transition and Transformation in Indian Defence
Great leap forward for Indian defence necessitates resolute action from the apex.
INTERVIEW: How Vulnerable Is India to Recruitment by the Islamic State?
As India tries to stem the flow of citizens joining the self-proclaimed Islamic State, the state of Kerala, on the southern coast, has emerged as an area of special concern. According to government statistics, more citizens have been arrested for Islamic State ties in Kerala than in any other state.
The North Korean Conundrum
The United States (US) Secretary of State Mr Rex Tillerson has just concluded his first East Asia trip with visits to Japan, South Korea and China. Today, the major security challenge which the new Trump administration faces, apart from the Islamic terrorism, is brazen approach of North Korea.
Entangled Development in Disputed Territories
The right to development of populace residing in disputed territories is being left unattended in international development discourse.
Dhaka attack: How Bangladesh ignored threat of ISIS
The series of raids by Islamic State underlines how quickly its ideology has gained traction in Bangladesh.
Popular Culture and Indo-Pak Narratives
It can well be stated that the India-Pakistan relationship holds considerable significance in South Asia, although the two neighbours have a checkered history of disturbed bilateral relations.