Indian Diplomacy

Major re-shuffle in the External Affairs Ministry

Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar has asked PMO to return list of recommendations for key ambassadorial postings sent by Sujatha Singh.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/major-re-shuffle-in-the-external-affairs-ministry-4299.html

Indian Navy – Disaster Response

HADR Exercise by Indian Navy

Large scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise involving more than 20 ships and various aircraft of Indian Navy conducted.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/hadr-exercise-by-indian-navy-4301.html

Counter and Deradicalisation

De-radicalization Options Being Examined by India

New Delhi is worried over reported propagation of Jihadi ideology among young Indian Muslims by outfits such as ISIS.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/de-radicalization-options-being-examined-by-india-4300.html

India Iran Relations

India Reaches Out to Iran

President of India’s message to Iranian President & Meeting of NSAs denotes next steps in expanding relations

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/india-reaches-out-to-iran-4302.html

Germany in Europe

Germany Emerges as Key Player in Europe

George Friedman says Ukraine issue has pitched Germany on the centre stage in European politics

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/germany-emerges-as-key-player-in-europe-4303.html

India Republic Day

Best  Marching Contingents Republic  Day 2015

Brigade of the Guards and Sikh Regiment Collectively Awarded Best Marching Contingents on Republic Day 2015

http://www.security-risks.com/news/best-army-marching-contiingents-2015-553.html

PLA – Primary Source News

PLA drill applies China's own GPS

China is now using indigenous Beidou  the Chinese equivalent of the United States' NAVSTAR Global Positioning System and Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System. Currently, Beidou owns 20 satellites.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-drill-applies-chinas-own-gps-4304.html

India in Asia Pacific

India looking forward to embarking upon a larger role in Asia-Pacific, says President

India Joining the Obama Asia Pacific Rebalancing?

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-looking-forward-to-embarking-upon-a-larger-role-in-asia-pacific-says-president-4298.html

Bangladesh Military Civil Relations

Bangladesh military denies takeover to end blockade

The military on Sunday (February 8th) denied speculation it planned to intervene to end deepening political unrest.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/bangladesh-military-denies-takeover-to-end-blockade-4297.html

Aero India

AERO India-2015: A Preview

Bolstering “Make in India” theme in defence manufacturing -- Aero India-2015 at Bengaluru.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/aero-india-2015-a-preview-4296.html

Counter Terrorism

15th International Seminar on Counter IED Strategy

NSG will conduct 15th International Seminar on Counter IED Strategy on 10th & 11th Feb 2015  at NSG Training Centre Manesar.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/15th-international-seminar-on-counter-ied-strategy-4295.html

Naxalism

Union Home Minister reviews developmental projects in LWE affected States

Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the developmental projects in Left Wing Extremism affected States.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/union-home-minister-reviews-developmental-projects-in-lwe-affected-states-4294.html

Myanmar Transition

EU reaffirms aid commitment to Rakhine, Kachin and Shan states

The European Union sees the need to continue providing humanitarian help to conflict-affected areas of Myanmar.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/eu-reaffirms-aid-commitment-to-rakhine-kachin-and-shan-states-4292.html

Indian Ocean Region

Iranian Navy fleet docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo Port

Iranian Navy foraying in Indian Ocean

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/iranian-navy-fleet-docks-in-sri-lankas-colombo-port-4293.html

Aero India 2015

Reports of Prime Minister to Fly in a French Fighter Jet at Aero India Denied

MOD Press  release stated that Shri Narendra Modi to fly in any fighter jet, news item is incorrect, misconceived and is not based on facts

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/reports-of-prime-minister-to-fly-in-a-french-fighter-jet-at-aero-india-denied-4287.html

Indian Navy

Indian Naval Symphonic Orchestra – 15

Indian Naval Band captured the hearts and minds of the music aficionados during an Annual Symphonic Musical Extravangza held at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi on 07 Feb 15.

http://www.security-risks.com/news/indian-naval-symphonic-orchestra-%E2%80%93-15-552.html

UN Panel

UN Panel Chair on peace keeping operations

Deliberations UN Panel Chair on peace keeping operations with Indian Media

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/un-panel-chair-on-peace-keeping-operations-4288.html

SAARC Initiative

President Seeks SAARC Invitation To Be Taken forward

The President said the one adage which never goes stale in international politics is ‘You can choose your friend but not your neighbour’.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/president-seeks-saarc-invitation-to-be-taken-forward-4289.html

Indo US Nuclear Deal

FAQ Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010

Negotiations by the companies are now required to finalise the agreement arrived at during the Obama visit

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/nuclear/faq-civil-liability-for-nuclear-damage-act-2010-4290.html

Media in Pakistan

YouTube In Pakistan To Stay Blocked 'Indefinitely'

Officials in Pakistan say the country's ban on YouTube is set to remain in place "indefinitely."

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/youtube-in-pakistan-to-stay-blocked-indefinitely-4291.html

North East

Sharmila describes ‘immigrant’ Stain as a booster to separatist movement

Irom Channu Sharmila described recent remark referring to north-easterners as “immigrants” in their vision document.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/sharmila-describes-bjps-%E2%80%98immigrant-as-a-booster-to-separatist-movement-4286.html

India Pakistan Relations

Evolving Indo-Pak Geo-Strategic Matrix              

Ambassador K.Gajendra Singh proposes possibility of a shift the dynamics

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/evolving-indo-pak-geo-strategic-matrix-4283.html

China’s Afghan Strategy: A Four Pronged Approach

Rahul Bhonsle outlines the four prongs high-level political support, opening channels with Taliban, exploiting all weather partner Pakistan and beefing up military presence in Xinjiang.

www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/chinas-afghan-strategy-a-four-pronged-approach-4284.html

Digitisation of Audit : Air Force on Road to E-Governance

IMMOLS of Indian Air Force received shot in arm by launch of e-audit initiative at Controller of the Defence Accounts.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/digitisation-of-audit-air-force-on-road-to-e-governance-4279.html

SSB to lead role in checking circulation of fake currency              

Shri Rajnath Singh asked Sashastra Seema Bal to take lead role in curtailing the menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/ssb-to-lead-role-in-checking-circulation-of-fake-currency-4281.html

No change of status or removal of camps from Sri Lanka's North, State Defense Minister asserts

State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardena asserted that National Security will remain priority of new government.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/no-change-of-status-or-removal-of-camps-from-sri-lankas-north-state-defense-minister-asserts-4282.html

Nepal's Continuing Constitutional Impasse

Deadlock on consensus or voting on differences in Constitution continues

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/nepals-continuing-constitutional-impasse-4285.html

Women’s Security

Do's & Dont's Women's Security in India

Comprehensive and practical Do’s and Don’ts now adopted by number of organisations first portrayed by Narindra Bhatia & Rahul Bhonsle

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/dos-donts-womens-security-in-india-2299.html

Indian Aero space sector

HAL Bags Rs. 1090 Crore Contract

HAL has bagged a major Defence contract for supplying 14 Do-228 aircraft produced by HAL to Indian Air Force.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/hal-bags-rs.-1090-crore-contract-4278.html

Tenth India Mongolia Joint Exercise Culminates

Another joint exercise by Indian armed forces with China’s neighbours

http://www.security-risks.com/news/tenth-india-mongolia-joint-exercise-culminates-551.html

Sri Lanka – China US Relations Reset

China attaches great importance to its ties with Sri Lanka, ready to promote strategic cooperative partnership

Xi Jinping said China attaches great importance to ties with Sri Lanka and ready to work with Sri Lanka.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/china-attaches-great-importance-to-its-ties-with-sri-lanka-ready-to-promote-strategic-cooperative-partnership-4274.html

Foreign Minister to discuss Sri Lanka - U.S. relations in Washington

Mangala Samaraweera during his first visit to US after assuming post will discuss  relations between two countries.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/foreign-minister-to-discuss-sri-lanka---u.s.-relations-in-washington-4275.html

US may request UNHRC to postpone taking up of resolution on Sri Lanka in March – report

US is considering requesting  UNHRC to postpone taking up   resolution on Sri Lanka Indian media has reported.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/us-may-request-unhrc-to-postpone-taking-up-of-resolution-on-sri-lanka-in-march---report-4276.html

Maldivians in Syria and Iraq

Three-month old Maldivian baby dies in Syria

Mohamed Saif Fathih Media sources have reported that three-month old Maldivian baby has died in Syria after being taken their with her parents.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/three-month-old-maldivian-baby-dies-in-syria-4277.html

India Disasters Funding

Union Home Minister chairs High Level Committee meeting for Central assistance to states affected by natural disasters

Shri Rajnath Singh chaired meeting of High Level Committee for Central Assistance to States under National Disaster Response Fund.

www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/disaster-risks/union-home-minister-chairs-high-level-committee-meeting-for-central-assistance-to-states-affected-by-natural-disasters-4258.html

RIC – Rapid Re-Balancing After Obama Visit

India Reaffirms Interest in RIC (Russia, India, China) Forum

India considers the political dialogue between the Foreign Ministers of RIC as a platform for the synchronization and enhancement of the regional and International issues of mutual interest.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/india-reaffirms-interest-in-ric-russia-india-china-forumi-4271.html

Understanding Sri  Lanka Elections

Sirisena Victory and the Way Ahead

Col R Hariharan outlines the reasons by President Sirisena won despite being the underdog and how he will shape policies with India and China

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sirisena-victory-and-the-way-ahead-4272.html

Jammu and Kashmir

Rajnath Singh approves rehabilitation of flood victims and the restoration of public infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir

Shri Rajnath Singh approved rehabilitation of flood victims and restoration of public infrastructure in J&K.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/rajnath-singh-approves-rehabilitation-of-flood-victims-and-the-restoration-of-public-infrastructure-in-jammu-kashmir-4257.html

Afghan Insurgency

'They Told Us To Wage Jihad Against Kabul'

Afghan authorities have recently captured number of young men who were apparently planning to carry out suicide bombings

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/they-told-us-to-wage-jihad-against-kabul-4262.html

Myanmar Ethnic Insurgency.

Ethnic armed groups meet to mull way forward if peace deal not signed

Phanida outlines that representatives from five ethnic armed groups in Myanmar held discussions in Shan State.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/ethnic-armed-groups-meet-to-mull-way-forward-if-peace-deal-not-signed-4269.html

Maldives and ISIS

Maldivians fighting wars abroad a concern, says Police Commissioner

Hussain Waheed says that its a cause of concern that Maldivians nationals are leaving country to fight in wars abroad.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/maldivians-fighting-wars-abroad-a-concern-says-police-commissioner-4270.html

Tamils in Sri Lanka Army

Sri Lanka Army recruits Tamil youth as tradesman

In first few inductees from Tamil youth in the country’s armed forces

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-army-recruits-tamil-youth-as-tradesman-4267.html

Islamic State

From Canada to the Islamic State: A Canadian Woman On The Frontlines With ISIS

Veryan Khan says Toronto Sun reported on two women from Montreal who apparently left to join Daesh (ISIS) in November.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/from-canada-to-the-islamic-state-a-canadian-woman-on-the-frontlines-with-isis-4263.html

Agni V

President of India Congratulates DRDO on the Successful Test-Firing of Agni-V

Shri Pranab Mukherjee congratulated DRDO on successful test-firing of third developmental trial of Agni-V surface-to-surface missile.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/missiles/agni-4-long-range-missile-successfully-test-fired-3940.html

Energy Security

Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves

India builds oil reserves in coastal caves

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-strategic-petroleum-reserves-limited-4265.html

Indian Sub Regional Cooperation to Side Track Pak

The Second Joint Working Group (JWG) on Sub-Regional Cooperation

Second meetings of the JWGs on Sub-Regional Cooperation between  Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal held in New Delhi.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/the-second-joint-working-group-jwg-on-sub-regional-cooperation-4266.html

New DPP

More Autonomy to be Given in Decision Making to DPSUs and OFBs for Better Performance: Parrikar Shri Manohar Parrikar said MoD would be bringing about major changes in the DPP and Defence Production Policy.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/more-autonomy-to-be-given-in-decision-making-to-dpsus-and-ofbs-for-better-performance-parrikar-4256.html

PLA Primary Source News

PLA pledges allegiance to Party

The People's Liberation Army reiterated its commitment to absolute leadership of Communist Party of China.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-pledges-allegiance-to-party-4259.html

China MOD Responds to Increased Submarine Activities in IOR

It is reported that US is helping India in intelligence gathering on China’s naval submarine activities in Indian Ocean.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/china-mod-responds-to-increased-submarine-activities-in-ior-4260.html