INDIA - CHINA: CHANCES OF A BORDER FLARE-UP INCREASE

As the deadlock continues, Indian troops took an aggressive role, resulting in a tense situation that many believe, could get out of control. India’s says these measures were taken  in view of China's fresh attempts to change status quo along the southern bank of Pangong lake. The situation however, is volatile with troops and heavy armour within firing range of each other.

CONGRESS: A LEADERSHIP CRISES

The Congress is witnessing once again, the usual battle between the old versus new leaders, the former suggesting  change in the antiquated structure of the party.  And that becomes the problem.

RBI ANNUAL REPORT: ECONOMY LIKELY TO CONTRACT IN Q2

Economists expect that for the first time since 1996-97, India’s economy would contract by 4-10 %. The study presents the key issues raised by the Reserve Bank of India in its Annual Report; analyses by experts on bleak prospects of  recovery; contraction in demand and investments; contradictory prescription by RBI; limits to RBI’s market interventions etc

INDIA - PAKISTAN: DAWOOD IBRAHIM AND PAK TERROR MACHINE

Pakistan’s admission of the presence of at least 87 rogues, is to seek another breather from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as Islamabad tries to wriggle out of a possible blacklisting.

INDIA - CHINA: RAISING COSTS FOR CHINA

In the absence of a breakthrough and China consolidating its gains on the border, there is talk of military options. The study looks at these options; the manner in which costs can be raised for China; countering the ‘premeditated, planned and smoothly executed’ Chinese moves; Chinese inroads into South Asia etc

BATTLE OF GENERATIONS IN THE CONGRESS

The study presents a perspective of Asia News Agency’s Consulting Editor, Amulya Ganguli, on the possible impact of the letter written by 23 prominent Congressmen calling for a “visible” and “active” leadership. Although the letter has had an impact, the chances of a non-Gandhi becoming the party chief are remote.

G-23 LETTER: GANDHI FAMILY WINS; PARTY LOOSES

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has not taken kindly to the letter by 23 Congressman (G-23).  The G-23 includes 5 former CMs, many CWC members, sitting MPs, and several former Union Ministers. The letter asks for serious party reforms.

INDIA - NEPAL: BREAKING THE ICE

Indian and Nepalese officials Monday held ‘positive’ and ‘productive’ discussions on projects in Nepal being assisted by the Indian government. But the border question can be resolved only at a political level. The study examines a Nepalese and Indian perspective and the fact that India needs to get realistic.

INDIA - CHINA: TALKS FAIL AGAIN TO BREAK STALEMATE

Even as the border stalemate continues, India’s ‘mantra’ remains restoration of status quo ante along the Line of Control (LAC).   That appears unlikely.

GEOPOLITICAL REALIGNMENT IN MIDDLE EAST: AUGURS WELL FOR INDIA

A normalisation of ties between Israel and UAE augurs well for India, opening up exciting new possibilities.  At another level, the geopolitical realignment in the Middle East, intersects with the equally significant reorientation of the Subcontinent’s relationship with the region.

IS CHINA CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MEDIEVAL AND MODERN AGE ?

Whatever its objective on the border dispute with India, China has been unable to achieve it. Analyst Amulya Ganguli suggests that China is caught between two worlds – medieval and modern.

THE RISE OF A “HALF-DESI” (HALF-INDIAN) GIRL IN THE US

The selection of Kamala Harris as the Democratic party’s vice-presidential nominee for the US polls should be a matter of considerable elation in India, especially for those who boast of their nationalistic credentials such as the BJP followers. However, the party has been conspicuously  silent.