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India-Maldives Ties Fray Over Minister’s Remarks Against PM Modi

January 10, 2024

A diplomatic furor erupted this week after three Maldivian junior ministers mocked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit promoting local Lakshadweep islands, prompting many Indians to cancel trips and jeopardizing vital bilateral ties. The Indian government issued a forceful ..

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Denmark Launches Green Fuels Alliance to Boost Sustainable Energy Partnerships with India

January 9, 2024

The Danish government has announced the launch of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI), a strategic initiative aimed at advancing collaboration between Denmark and India in the sustainable energy solutions sector. This new partnership seeks to promote growth in green ..

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First 2024 Cyclone Hits Madagascar

January 6, 2024

Tropical Cyclone Alvaro made landfall in southwest Madagascar on January 1st 2024, becoming the first cyclone to impact the island nation in the ongoing 2023-2024 cyclone season for the southwest Indian Ocean region spanning late October to May. Impact of ..

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India and Mauritius to Jointly Build and Launch Small Satellite

January 6, 2024

India has signed an agreement with Mauritius to jointly develop a small satellite, which will be launched by ISRO in early 2024. The cooperation will be between ISRO and Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC). Satellite Development and Launch Timeline ..

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Uganda to Host 19th NAM Summit

January 5, 2024

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Uganda from January 15-20, 2024, to attend the 19th edition of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. Strengthening ties with African countries and other nations of the Global South will be a key ..

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The Emerging Threat of ‘Cyber Kidnapping’

January 4, 2024

The recent case of a Chinese student found unharmed in the US after his parents paid an $80,000 ransom to alleged ‘kidnappers’ has spotlighted the growing menace of cyber extortion plots globally involving convincing victims to isolate themselves. What is ..

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India to End Free Movement Regime Permitting Border Crossing Into Myanmar

January 3, 2024

The Indian government has decided to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) allowing visa-free 16-kilometer entry into each other’s territory for people living along the India-Myanmar border. Advanced fencing will be erected to fully seal the porous frontier. What is ..

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The Kenya Poverty and Equity Assessment 2023 Report

December 30, 2023

While Kenya has achieved substantial poverty reduction over 2005-2019, progress remains geographically uneven, leaving many behind, according to a new World Bank report. It prescribed policy pathways for more inclusive growth. The Good and Bad – Falling Poverty, Persisting Gaps ..

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