India and its Neighbourhood Relations
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Iran President to Visit India for BRICS Summit, Pg13
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for the 15th BRICS Summit, holding bilateral talks on Chabahar port and West Asia.
Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Pg18
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," forming a NATO-like military pact for collective security and deeper defence cooperation.
On Mecca Accord, Let’s Keep Our Eyes Peeled, Ears Cocked, And Powder Dry, Pg15
New Mecca Accord between Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sparks Indian security concerns over potential terrorism and advanced military technology transfer, prompting a calibrated strategic response.
With new agreement, Islamabad is upping the ante, Pg14
New Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signals a shift in West Asian security, potentially impacting India's geopolitical standing.
Coexisting with the water: learning to live with the floods, Pg9
Assam grapples with annual monsoon floods, exacerbated by man-made interventions like deforestation and poor drainage, urging a humbler approach to river management.
State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7
India warns China that border peace is paramount for bilateral ties, firmly rejecting renaming of 27 Arunachal Pradesh places.
Taliban barred 2.4 mn Afghan girls from school since 2021: UNESCO, Pg14
UNESCO reports Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since 2021, making Afghanistan the only country with such a formal ban.
The Mecca Pact and the Rise of Strategic Hedging, Pg6
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Pact, forming a new mutual defense alliance, signaling a shift towards regional strategic autonomy and hedging against external dependence.
PoK Elections Put Off Amid Security Fears; UN Takes Note, Pg14
PoK elections marred by violence and rigging, leading to postponement; India condemns illegal occupation, UN expresses concern over human rights.
Mecca Agreement: What India Must Watch Out For, Pg13
Mecca Agreement forms new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense axis, backed by China, posing significant strategic challenges and concerns for India's foreign policy.
Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1
India's envoy and R&AW chief engage Bangladesh on Sheikh Hasina's extradition and security, while Nepal's PM meets Indian ambassador to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
A triangular hedge in the West Asia tinderbox, Pg10
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign a new collective defence pact, reshaping West Asian geopolitics amidst regional rivalries and US unpredictability.
Bangladesh Urges India to Expedite Hasina’s Extradition, Pg12
Bangladesh urges India to expedite former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition amidst diplomatic tensions following her critical virtual press conference from India.
Xi Jinping’s doctrine for a self-governing party, Pg7
Xi Jinping intensifies ideological control and anti-corruption drive within CPC, consolidating power ahead of the 21st Party Congress with new party-building doctrine.
A New Security Triangle Emerges With the Makkah Pact, Pg6
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan forge Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, creating a new security triangle with significant regional and Indian geopolitical implications.
Trilateral defence pact is similar to NATO’s Article 5, Turkish Minister, Pg16
Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia form a trilateral defense pact, with its collective security clause mirroring NATO's Article 5, establishing a new secretariat.
Saudi, Turkey, Pak Sign Key Defence Pact, Pg1
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a landmark joint defence agreement in Mecca to counter regional aggression and bolster collective security amidst escalating Middle East tensions.
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