China lends Maldives 100 million Yuan as free aid           

Lucy Lovell outlines how Maldives President has secured free aid to China with an important role in the Maritime Silk Road in the future

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/china-lends-maldives-100-million-yuan-as-free-aid-3301.html

Speech by External Affairs Minister at Inauguration of Year of India in Singapore

Singapore is closest partner in our enhanced Look East Policy says Swaraj

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/speech-by-external-affairs-minister-at-inauguration-of-year-of-india-in-singapore-3298.html

Muslims pose a threat to Sri Lanka and India – Sri Lanka BBS leader    

Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero claims that Muslim minority in Sri Lanka funded by some Middle East countries poses a threat to Sri Lanka,India.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/muslims-pose-a-threat-to-sri-lanka-and-india---bbs-leader-3292.html

ILP demand disrupts Independence Day celebration       

Inner Line Permit demand has disrupted life in Manipur over the past few weeks

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/ilp-demand-disrupts-independence-day-celebration-3295.html

China PLA Primary Source Reports

Tanks need more power, experts say         

PLA Type 96 A tank is underpowered as was revealed in recent competition in Russia

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/tanks-need-more-power-experts-say-3302.html

China PLA asked to follow Xi's order         

China Military Online quoting Xinhua stated that a military leader has asked the army to firmly obey the command of President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in the wake of corruption charges

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/china-pla-asked-to-follow-xis-order-3303.html

PLA makes intensive HR adjustment again

Promotion in the PLA leading to more Generals some at relatively lesser service than their predecessors

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military/pla-makes-intensive-hr-adjustment-again-3289.html