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Bangladesh is getting closer to Pakistan, which is making India a bit worried. They just got JF-17 fighter jet simulators from Pakistan, and officials said it's part of "broader defence cooperation." This shows a new, more structured defence link between them, which is a big change after many years.
India has postponed its big Africa summit, the IAFS IV, because of the Ebola outbreak. The external affairs ministry said, "it would be advisable to convene the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit at a later date." They also issued a health alert for travellers from affected areas.
PM Modi's five-nation trip brought home big wins in energy and tech! He secured deals for oil storage and LPG supply with the UAE, boosting India's energy security. Plus, talks explored new partnerships in AI and semiconductors. As officials said, "energy stability and supply security forming an important part."
The Bhojshala dispute is now at the Supreme Court! The Muslim side is challenging a High Court ruling that said the site is a temple for Goddess Vagdevi Saraswati and stopped Friday prayers. This long-standing disagreement over the complex in Dhar has reached the highest court.
PM Modi wants ministers to focus on "next generation reforms" for all-round development by 2047. He stressed making people's lives more comfortable with "ease of living" and ensuring no government work is pending. The meeting, the first this year, also touched on alternative energy and future goals.
India's telecom sector is facing a double whammy! Rising diesel prices and summer power cuts are making things tough. Tower companies, who use diesel generators during outages, are worried about higher costs. The government is stepping in to help ensure uninterrupted service. As one report noted, "energy costs account for 10-12% of India mobile revenue."
India's death rate is still higher than before Covid, and the number of children a woman has is below what's needed for a steady population. The latest report showed the birth rate dropped slightly to 18.3. It also said, "the number of deaths per thousand population... remained flat."
America doesn't quite get "equal" in its ties with India, showing a "structural faultline" in their relationship. India feels its energy security is threatened by US double standards and that Washington's China approach weakens their bond. India insists it won't be a "compliant partner" anymore.
The big India-Africa Forum Summit, planned for next week in Delhi, is now postponed. This is because of the Ebola virus situation in parts of Africa. The Ministry of External Affairs said they agreed to hold it "at a later date" after talking with the African Union.
The government won't allow new hydro projects in Uttarakhand's Ganga basin, but existing ones can finish. This raises questions about why vulnerable, under-construction dams aren't held to the same safety standards. The article asks, "Why parameters applied in the Uttarakhand Himalayas should not be extended to similar projects in other Himalayan zones?"
On his 35th death anniversary, people wonder what India would be like if Rajiv Gandhi had lived. He was assassinated just before his 47th birthday. A journalist recalled him saying, "Follow me." Many believe he was a warm, decent leader, unlike others. His early death left a big "what if" for India.
Pakistan's army chief said "the fight against terrorism will continue" until peace is achieved. This came after India sharply criticized Pakistan at the UN, highlighting Afghan civilian deaths from Pakistani military actions. India called these "heinous acts" from a country that "bombs its own people."