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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 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 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…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Economy over Earth
President Donald Trump is being criticized by major global powers from Europe to South America for its decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. Trump confirmed his decision to withdraw…
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
A war will end all …
Russia and United States have shared an interesting history, both countries have engaged in a Cold War, in the years following the world’s two major World Wars. Vladimir Putin reminds us that we are…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Fighting the Invisible
With the recent attacks raining over UK, the intelligence agencies and the police are largely underway to many investigations. Following the London Bridge Attack on Saturday, many people have now…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
China will not beg India to join OBOR
China’s media on Wednesday said that Beijing would welcome India to join the ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative but would not beg India to accede its request. China has initiated a Twenty-First…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Lamplight On Qatar Downplays Saudi Arabia
Qatar is the richest country in the world in terms of per capita income and the world’s largest LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) exporter; it is now facing a diplomatic stand-off from its oil producing…
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Iran twin attacks
Terror group ISIS claims responsibility for the twin attacks in Iran. On 7th June 2017, the Iranian parliament and mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini the founder of Iranian Republic was attacked.…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Pakistan’s angle on Qatar
The break in the diplomatic ties with Qatar and its neighbouring countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt etc. has major implications on not only on Qatar but in diplomatic…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 6, 2017
Farmers attacked in Madhya Pradesh
On 6th June, farmers in Madhya Pradesh were attacked for demanding remunerative prices and a loan waiver. Security forces opened firing at the farmers demanding a fair price and a loan waiver that…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 6, 2017
Apple’s Latest Innovation, Not as Innovative?
Apple has introduced its latest edition – the ‘HomePod’ with dual services. The device is said to be a speaker as well as ‘siri-enabled’ serving as an assistant to the user. Upgrades to existing…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 6, 2017
Coca Cola the agriculture investor
The world renowned beverage company, Coca Cola is all set to invest Rs 11,000 crore rupees in the next five years in the agricultural ecosystem of India. This new venture into the food processing and…