Bhutan-China boundary talks to be held this week          

The 22nd round of boundary talks between Bhutan and China will be held in China from July 24-25.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/bhutan-china-boundary-talks-to-be-held-this-week-3131.html

Indian PM visits Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.         

In what could be a review of the nuclear status, Prime Minister  visits BARC

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/pm-visits-bhabha-atomic-research-centre.-3132.html

 ‘In Principle’ Approval for Takeover of HCL by Ordnance Factory Board   

Department of Defence Production conveyed its ‘in principle’ approval on takeover of Hindustan Cables Limited by Ordnance Factory Board.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/%E2%80%98in-principle-approval-for-takeover-of-hcl-by-ordnance-factory-board-3133.html

If Past Is Prologue, EU Needs To Up Its Game With Russia      

Robert Coalson  outlines how, the conflict between Russia and a Western-leaning former Soviet neighbor has intensified.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/if-past-is-prologue-eu-needs-to-up-its-game-with-russia-3134.html

Not recruited by Al Qaeda, says Manipur man featured in lists published by magazine

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/not-recruited-by-al-qaeda-says-man-featured-in-lists-published-by-magazine-3117.html

LTTE operatives arrested by Malaysia brought to Sri Lanka

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/ltte-operatives-arrested-by-malaysia-brought-to-sri-lanka-3119.html

PLA NEWS

'Fire-2014 Shandan' drill kicks off 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/fire-2014-shandan-drill-kicks-off-3125.html

Afghan Presidential Vote Audit Continues Despite Glitches       

Ayaz Gul outlines continued challenge in Afghan Presidential Vote  Audit

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghan-presidential-vote-audit-continues-despite-glitches-3122.html     

Is Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ All It’s Cracked Up to Be?           

Cecily Hilleary says U.S. Senate defense subcommittee has voted to double funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system which was also shown in DEFEXPO 2014 in Delhi

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/is-israels-%E2%80%98iron-dome-all-its-cracked-up-to-be-3123.html

No intention to “displease” Russia with Seleznyov expulsion, says Maldives  Home minister

Ahmed Naish says Maldivian government would have “acted differently” if the Home Ministry had been aware that an alleged hacker expelled on July 5 was connected to Minister

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/no-intention-to-displease-russia-with-seleznyov-expulsion-says-home-minister-3120.html

11% Monsoon Increase in Last Week        

Deficiency was only 32 as Compared to 43% of Previous Week but water reservoirs remain low

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/11-monsoon-increase-in-last-week-3121.html

Indian Coast Guard arrests 23 Sri Lankan fishermen

Tit for tat of arrests continues as resolution seems far away despite a number of meetings

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/indian-coast-guard-arrests-23-sri-lankan-fishermen-3118.html

400 crimes committed by NSCN-IM, says Manipur Deputy CM Gaikhangam 

Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, Gaikhangam clarified there is no separate laws or rules for Hills and Valley when it comes to imposition of CrPC 144 (Prohibition Act).

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/400-crimes-committed-by-nscn-im-says-deputy-cm-gaikhangam-3109.html

PLA News

PLA gets new maps; first revamp in 30 years

Millions of updated maps are being distributed to members of the People's Liberation Army in the first upgrade in 30 years.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-gets-new-maps;-first-revamp-in-30-years-3124.html

India's Chief of Air Staff Calls on Sri Lankan President

Visit to Sri Lanka is his first official tour abroad since assuming office in January of this year

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/production-of-defence-equipment-3115.html

Schemes for Development of Naxal Affected Tribal Areas

Infrastructure and skill development plans in Naxal affected districts outlined

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/development-of-naxal-affected-tribal-areas-3116.html

Blacklisting of Companies    by Ministry of Defence

Six firms, along with their allied and subsidiary firms have been debarred from business dealings with Ministry of Defence for a period of ten years

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/blacklisting-of-companies-3113.html

Private Participation in Domestic Aerospace Arena         

Proposal to procure 56 transport aircraft as replacement for AVRO Aircraft is approved for private participation may undergo review

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/private-participation-in-domestic-aerospace-arena-3114.html

Production of Defence Equipment

214 Letters of Intent / Industrial Licences have been issued till June 2014 for manufacture of a wide range of defence items to public / private companies.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/production-of-defence-equipment-3115.html

Storage Status of 85 Important Reservoirs of the Country as on July 17, 2014

The Water Storage available in 85 important reservoirs of the country as on July 17, 2014 was 39.995 BCM which is 26% of total storage capacity of these reservoirs as against roughly 50 percent achieved by this time of the year

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/storage-status-of-85-important-reservoirs-of-the-country-as-on-july-17-2014-3111.html

NSCN-K dismisses NSCN-IM peace talks 

NSCN K says will not accept an treaty between Government of India and NSCN IM

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/nscn-k-dismisses-nscn-im-peace-talks-3110.html

THREE ARTICLES ON SUBJECTS OF TOPICAL INTEREST IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

Reflections on an Unforgiving Day

Balanced comments by George Friedman on a distressing day 17 July when an airliner crashed in Europe’s conflict zone presumably brought down by a missile and Israel launched ground attacks in Gaza

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/reflections-on-an-unforgiving-day-3107.html

The Disintegrating Middle-East?

In hard hitting comments Gp Capt TP Srivastava states, “US state department has developed an uncanny knack of fighting fire with gasoline,” and explains how.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/the-disintegrating-middle-east-3106.html

Gaza: India Must Stand for Proportionate Response and Avoidance of Civilian Casualties

Rahul Bhonsle underlines why India must stand up for a proportionate response the basic principles of its own counter militancy and terrorism policy

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/gaza-india-must-stand-for-proportionate-response-3108.html

OTHERS

NDA resumes GOI-NSCN (IM) talks after two years gap           

Talks with NSCN IM are presently in the 18^th year

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/nda-resumes-goi-nscn-im-talks-after-two-years-gap-3101.html

Report points at Al Qaeda targeting youth from Manipur          

In what could be a great concern for the nation, especially the Government of Manipur, “First World” reported that at least 23 Muslim youth recruited by Al Qaeda.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/report-points-at-al-qaeda-targeting-youth-from-manipur-3105.html

India Gains Income Through Launching of Satellite       

The Government is generating income through various satellite launch missions by providing services, on commercial basis.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/india-income-through-launching-of-satellite-3102.html

DRDO Technology to Improve Access in Mountain Regions with Low Cost Foot Bridges

A mountain foot bridge for civil applications developed by R&DE (E), DRDO laboratory was handed over for public use by Dr. R Chidambaram.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/drdo-technology-to-improve-access-in-mountain-regions-with-low-cost-foot-bridges-3103.html

India Monitoring Chinese Dams on Brahmaputra

As a lower riparian state with considerable established user rights to the waters of the River, India has conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese authorities, including at the highest levels of the Government of China says government

http://www.security-risks.com/news/india-monitoring-chinese-dams-on-brahmaputra-526.html

India and Chahbahar Port 

Government is promoting efforts at India’s participation in the development of the Iranian port of Chahbahar for connectivity to Afghanistan, Iran and in the Central Asian region

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/india-and-chahbahar-port-3099.html

Surveillance by USA of Indian Entities     

Government says is aware of media reports regarding extensive electronic surveillance done by the US National Security Agency

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/surveillance-by-usa-of-indian-entities-3095.html

Bilateral issues with China and Rail in POK         

India has taken up the rail link planned in POK by China and Pakistan

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/bilateral-issues-with-china-and-rail-in-pok-3096.html

Indo-Pak Electricity Transmission Link    

India to provide electricity to Pakistan with formalities in progress and allotment of budget for the purpose

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/indo-pak-electricity-transmission-link-3097.html

President U Thein Sein urged to attend Martyrs' Day ceremony           

Nan Lwin Hnin Pwint says Civil Society is urging leaders to attend Martyrs Day 19 July when General Aung San and eight others were gunned down during a meeting in the Secretariat building in Yangon in 1947.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/president-u-thein-sein-urged-to-attend-martyrs-day-ceremony-3098.html

Sixth Brics Summit – Fortaleza Declaration

BRICS leader renew openness to increasing engagement with other countries, particularly developing countries and emerging market economies.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/sixth-brics-summit-%E2%80%93-fortaleza-declaration-3100.html

India’s Final Defence Budget 2014-15: Continuing Challenges to Modernisation

In an overview of the Defence Budget, Rahul Bhonsle outlines that key fresh takeaways from the interim budget presented in February are limited most important being a boost to DRDO capital allotment.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indias-final-defence-budget-2014-15-continuing-challenges-to-modernisation-3094.html

Violation of Indian Airspace by Chinese Aircraft

Two violations in Central Sector in April and June

http://www.security-risks.com/news/violation-of-indian-airspace-by-chinese-aircraft-525.html

Government will not tolerate criminal activities of UGs: Manipur Chief Minister       

In the wake of killing of a ADC Vice Chair concerns emerge in Manipur on law and order front

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/government-will-not-tolerate-criminal-activities-of-ugs-chief-minister-3088.html

Ceasefire Violations at Indo-Pak Border

42 cases of ceasefire violations have been reported along the Indo-Pak border mainly on the border of J&K.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/ceasefire-violations-at-indo-pak-border-3091.html

Myanmar agrees to joint military exercises, says Thai military source

Mratt Kyaw states isolated by the US, Myanmar military is looking for options

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/myanmar-agrees-to-joint-military-exercises-says-thai-military-source-3092.html

Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Begin Rubezh 2014 Exercises

Russian keeps allies and partners in Central Asia on board with military cooperation

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/russia-kazakhstan-kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-begin-rubezh-2014-exercises-3093.html

MLA questions presence of NSCN (IM) camp in Manipur

NSCN IM presence in Manipur emerging as a major challenge to security in the State.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/mla-questions-presence-of-nscn-im-camp-in-manipur-3090.html

Indian PM meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Fortaleza       

India and China have enormous opportunities to not only forge mutually beneficial partnerships, but also serve as catalytic agents of Asian and global prosperity say the leaders

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/pm-meets-chinese-president-xi-jinping-in-fortaleza-3087.html

US: Afghan Election Loser Will Play Role in Government

The US says outcome of Afghanistan's election audit, the candidate who does not have the most votes will play a formal role in the new government.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/us-afghan-election-loser-will-play-role-in-government-3089.html

The Inevitability of Foreign Entanglements          

George Friedman outlines why the US will continue to be entangled across the globe despite the Obama reluctance?           

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/the-inevitability-of-foreign-entanglements-3085.html

Indian Navy Port Call at Vladivostok and Exercise Indra 2014 

India Russia joint exercises in the Northern Pacific underline broadening of defence and security partnership

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/port-call-at-vladivostok-and-exercise-indra-2014-3086.html

Ukhrul burns: 144 CrPc clamped, public protest after 8 NSCN IM cadres arrested   

R Lester Makang outlines clashes that have broken out in hill districts of Manipur after the killing of a District Council Vice Chairman allegedly by NSCN IM       

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ukhrul-burns-144-crpc-clamped-public-protest-after-8-nscn-im-cadres-arrested-3077.html

Bangladesh vital to Northeast development: Moni           

Former Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni said Wednesday (July 9th) that Bangladesh's sea access is vital to India's northeast.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/bangladesh-vital-to-northeast-development-moni-3083.html

India against sending an UN investigation team to Sri Lanka

After abstaining from the UNHRC, India is standing by Sri Lankan resistance over UN investigation team

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/india-against-sending-an-un-investigation-team-to-sri-lanka-3075.html