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Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2017
Fake currency in Malda
On Monday, February 20, 2017 in West Bengal’s Malda district, the Border Security Force (BSF) confiscated 48 notes of Rs. 2000 and arrested a man acting as a courier. In the last three weeks totally…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2017
Airtel to acquire Telenor
On 23rd Feb 2017, Bharti Airtel stated intention to fully acquire Norwegian telecom operator Telenor’s local arm, Telenor India. The deal was to include its subscribers, infrastructure and spectrum.
Geopolitics - Op-Eds - Feb 24, 2017
Illegal immigrants in the US
On 21 Feb 17, new guidelines were issued by the Trump Administration regarding illegal immigration and risk of deportation. John Kelly, Secretary Homeland Security estimates that there are 11.4…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 23, 2017
Netherlands approves cannabis cultivation
On the 21 Feb 17, Dutch parliamentarians passed a bill that legalizes the cultivation of Cannabis. The move was put forth by the left wing- progressive D66 Party. The bill, will allow large-scale…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 23, 2017
Russian envoy suddenly dies
On Monday, February 20, 2017, Mr. Vitaly Churkin, Russian envoy to the UN suddenly died at the Russian Mission in New York. While the reason behind his death is as yet unclear, it is reported that he…
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2017
TCS buyback
On 20th Feb 2017, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd announced US$ 2.3 billion (Rs 16,000 Crore) share buyback. The share buyback, if successful, will be India's biggest buyback, surpassing Reliance…
World - Op-Eds - Feb 22, 2017
Cambodia's amended law
On 20 Feb 17, Cambodia’s Parliament approved legal changes that effectively bars the main opposition leader from participating in politics. The legislation prevents politicians with convictions from…
World - Op-Eds - Feb 22, 2017
Global arms trade
On 21 Feb 2017, data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), shed fresh light on the international arms market. SIPRI examines arms trade in five-year increments;…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2017
Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy
On February 17, 2017 Seoul Central District Court declared Hanjin Shipping Co. bankrupt. It was the 7th largest global container shipping firm with almost 3% global market share. It had been…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2017
Assault on Mosul
On 19th February 2017, Iraqi forces launched an offensive on Jihadists defending Mosul's west bank. They swiftly retook five villages and set their sights on Mosul airport, marking a new phase in…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2017
USS Carl Vinson
On 18th Feb 2017, the United States deployed the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to the disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Vinson carries a flight group of more than 60 aircraft, including…
Indian Politics - Op-Eds - Feb 21, 2017
India-China strategic dialogue
On 22 Feb 17, India and China shall hold strategic-level talks at Beijing, China. India shall be represented by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar, while China will be represented by Vice Foreign…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2017
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong arrested
On 16 February 2017, the heir of South Korean company Samsung has been arrested as part of an investigation into corruption and influence-peddling that caused President Park Geun-hye to be impeached…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2017
Zuckerberg on globalization
In an interview with the BBC, the Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg said that fake news, polarised views and "filter bubbles" were damaging common understanding. Mr Zuckerberg's interview comes…
World - Op-Eds - Feb 17, 2017
Donald Trump and the two-state solution
On 16 Feb 2017, President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the White House. The new President had been perceived as a strong supporter of Israel and after his election, Israel…
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2017
Attack on Sufi shrine
On 17th Feb 2017, a suicide attack in Pakistan's Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Sufi shrine has killed at least 75 people (43 men, nine women and 20 children were among the victims). The bomber blew himself up…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 16, 2017
Kim Jong-Nam
The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been killed in Malaysia. Kim Jong-nam was reportedly poisoned at Kuala Lumpur airport by female North Korean operatives with poisoned needles.…
Indian Politics - Op-Eds - Feb 16, 2017
VK Sasikala convicted
J Jayalalithaa was a tall leader and wielded complete control of the AIDMK. On 05 Dec 16, after spending almost three months at the Apollo Hospital, she passed away. In the immediate aftermath of her…
Indian Politics - Op-Eds - Feb 16, 2017
Regulation in marriage ceremonies
Congress MP Ranjeet Rajan, wife of Bihar MP Pappu Yadav has introduced a bill to control expenditure at wedding ceremonies. The bill called Marriages (Compulsory Registration & Prevention of…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 16, 2017
Trump national security adviser Flynn resigns over Russian contacts
On 13 February 2017, Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s national security adviser resigned after revelations he had discussed U.S. sanctions with Russia’s ambassador before Trump took office and…