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