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World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2017
Trump’s Ban-Economy or Safety
As US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on the Islamic countries continues to be blocked by federal courts, the fate of the ban will likely be decided by the nation's Supreme Court soon.
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2017
Dozens killed in Bangladesh landslides
A number of landslides triggered by heavy monsoons in Bangladesh have resulted in the deaths of more than 46 people in the country. Many of the victims are from tribal communities in the remote hill…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2017
Taiwan loses a friend
Panama officially cut ties with Taiwan. The country has switched its diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China. Panama acknowledges that there is only ‘One China’ and Taiwan is a part of it. Panama…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2017
Oceans under Threat
The 193 UN member nations have pledged to take action against the deteriorating health and productivity of the world’s oceans, with US backing the plan while maintaining its stand against the ‘Paris…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2017
Future of Prime Minister’s Visit to Israel
Mrs. Neena Gopal, the Editor of Deccan Chronicle had highlighted few important insights below on the Prime Minister’s upcoming visit to Israel. Narendra Modi has planned a visit to the region in July…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2017
A Religiously ‘Neutral’ Austria…
Starting 1st October, 2017 the ‘burqa’ will no longer be entertained in the streets of Austria. The law opines that those who break it will be charged a sum of 150 Euros. The law also induces…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2017
India-Middle East - A New Dimension
On 10th June, at Synergia forum, a talk was given by Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad centering on ‘Turmoil and Terror in West Asia, PS Raghavan gave his intervention on the new dimension in the India-Middle…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 10, 2017
A Turbulent West Asia
Talmiz Ahmad, former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE, was at the Synergia Forum on 10th June 2017 to speak about the current ‘Terror and Turmoil in West Asia’. He spoke about events…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Protest turns violent in Darjeeling
On 8th June 2017, the West Bengal government deployed army in Darjeeling after the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) protested against the forced imposition of the Bengali language in the state schools.…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Catalonia to spilt from Spain?
Carles Puigdemont the regional head of Catalonia announced that Catalonia will hold referendum for independence from Spain on October 1st 2017. The referendum will take place in Catalonia despite…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Power of a statement
Is India prepared for a two and half front war? The recent statement by the Indian Army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat on the army’s readiness to fight a war from either internal or external sources showed…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Farmers' protest in MP: Unrest Spreads
Farmers in the western Indian state of Maharashtra have temporarily ended a protest after the state government promised to write off their loans. Since June 1 farmers in western Madhya Pradesh were…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
What is the Fate of the UK now?
The Conservative Party needed to obtain 326 out of 650 seats to govern with a full majority. Theresa May, has failed to secure a majority in the election which serves as a major counterblast to…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
EU is increasing its ‘Defense Expenditure’
The European Union (EU) drew up proposals on Wednesday for a new European Defense Union Plan, with a defense fund of €500 million in 2019 – 2020, which would then double to €1billion annually from…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Comey’s Testimony Rejected
Donald Trump’s personal attorney has denied allegations made by fired FBI Director, James Comey against the US President who has accused him of leaking the privileged information. Mr. Comey’s seven…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
A New Regional Integration
In terms of population, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is one of the largest regional organizations in the world. On June 1st, Vladimir Putin announced at an annual summit that India…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
Explosion at a fireworks factory
More than 25 people were killed and many were injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The blast occurred on Wednesday afternoon when a blaze…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
India raises Baluchistan issue at UN
On 8th June 2017, India again raised the issue of human rights violation in Baluchistan at the UNHRC, accusing Pakistan of using air power against its own people. Pakistan while advocating restrains…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
Comey’s Testimony Creates Political Storm in US
Fired FBI Director, James Comey has created a political storm with his allegations against President, Donald Trump who has asked him to stop investigation against his former ‘National Security…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
Qatar in Isolation
Qatar, alleged for funding terrorism resulting in one of the greatest diplomatic strikes the world has seen, is still facing consequences as the countries initiating the ban begin to ‘antagonize’ the…