India takes giant step to counter Chinese influence in Indian Ocean
India has swiftly taken a giant step in countering Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean, with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar signing two defence pacts with Maldives and Mauritius
| 24 Feb 2021 2:45 AM GMT
NEW DELHI: India has swiftly taken a giant step in countering Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean, with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar signing two defence pacts with Maldives and Mauritius each with a strong maritime dimension.
Jaishankar s pre-emptive strike follows Chinese inroads in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Hoping to lower its dependence on the Malacca Straits, which are dominated by the Americans, the Chinese have been making feverish efforts to secure the region s ports. Besides, Beijing is trying to kill two birds with one stone. In trying to assert in the IOR, the Chinese simultaneously want to the undermine the regional influence of India, another rising power.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Visit Assam Again on February 25
BJP has increased the political activity in the poll-bound states of Assam and West Bengal with senior leaders regularly visiting both the states.
| 23 Feb 2021 8:34 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: As the schedule for the upcoming Asam election 2021 is nearing, Union Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Assam on February 25.
According to reports, the Union Minister is scheduled to visit Batadrava Than in Nagaon, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardev and will be laying the foundation of Batadrava Than.
Earlier Assam State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Union Home Minister will visit Batadrava monastery, Batadrava Satra in Assam s Nagaon district and will address a public meeting.
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