FLASH - MALDIVES POLITICAL CRISIS

MALDIVES VICE PRESIDENT ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH HIGH TREASON

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MALDIVES – STABILITY PROJECTIONS AND TRENDS – POLITICAL FLASH POINT

INDIAN AIR FORCE PILOTS

IAF TO HAVE WOMEN AS FIGHTER PILOTS

INDIA PARA MILITARY FORCES

INDIA PROVIDES ACCOMMODATION FOR CENTRAL POLICE FORCES  CISF, CRPF AND ITBP     

NORTH EAST MILITANCY

IS THE PEACE ACCORD A LICENSE FOR NSCN (IM) TO EXTORT OPENLY IN MANIPUR: MPP

INDIAN OCEAN REGION

FUTURE PROSPERITY AND STABILITY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION IS THE COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL NATIONS

MYANMAR CEASE FIRE AGREEMENT

NCA JOINT MONITORING AND DIALOGUE COMMITTEES FORMED

India China CBMs

India China Joint Exercise Hand-in-Hand : 2015 Concludes

Myanmar Army Ops

Myanmar army launches a fresh attack on Shan State Army-North

Indian Navy

India Naval Commanders’ to Discuss Technological Enablers

Indian Counter Terrorism Forces

Government committed to fulfill NSG’s critical needs: Shri Kiren Rijiju

Sri Lanka Civil Military Relations

Sri Lankan President lauds contribution of Air Force for national security

China PLA Primary Source News

China concludes integrated armed forces drills

PLA tightens rules for its personnel  

India Defence Personnel Welfare

Defence Personnel facility for Train I-Tickets Booked

Indian Police Foundation and Institute

Indian Police Opens Foundation and Institute Inaugurated by Shri Rajnath Singh

India Disaster Management

India to host Asia Partnership meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction next month

Pakistan Navy Submarines

Dawn Report outlines the capabilities of Pakistan's Agosta 90B

Sri Lanka History of Peace Dialogue

Former Norwegian peace envoys tell story of trying to bring peace to Sri Lanka

Maritime Activity in the Indian Ocean

Bangladesh Navy ship arrives at Sri Lankan port on goodwill visit

Maldives Political Situation

Police chief, majority leader abruptly depart Maldives - Zaheena Rasheed

China Pakistan Defence Sales

Submarines sale to Pak won't break India-Pakistan military balance: Chinese Media

China – Maritime Disputes in East Asia

Chinese General Liu Yazhou on Diaoyu Islands and Sino-Japanese relations     

India North East Militancy

KCP and KYKL Militant Groups form alliance in Manipur

Myanmar Cease Fire Agreement

UN chief welcomes ‘milestone’ signing of ceasefire agreement in Myanmar

Sri Lanka China Relations

Sri Lanka asks China to adjust terms of loans to help overcome financial crisis

China Defence Forums

500 representatives attend the Sixth Xiangshan Forum

Maldives Political Developments

Maldives government launches media offensive on boat blast - Zaheena Rasheed

Afghanistan – Russia Relations

Assertive Russia Weighs Afghan Perils, Past And Present

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/assertive-russia-weighs-afghan-perils-past-and-present-5676.html

Russia Pakistan Cooperation

Russia, Pakistan Ink Gas-Pipeline Deal

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/russia-pakistan-ink-gas-pipeline-deal-5677.html

Maldives Political Developments

Raids and rumours fuelling uncertainty in Malé

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/raids-and-rumours-fuelling-uncertainty-in-mal%C3%A9-5682.html

China Myanmar Relations

Beijing denies interference in Myanmar peace talks

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/beijing-denies-interference-in-myanmar-peace-talks-5656.html

China PLAN Activity in IOR

Sri Lanka to allow Chinese subs to visit, will keep India informed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/sri-lanka-to-allow-chinese-subs-to-visit-will-keep-india-informed-5684.html

Indian Armed Forces

Indian Armed Forces Three Unified Commands in Advanced Stage

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-armed-forces-three-unified-commands-in-advanced-stage-5685.html

Pakistan Terrorism

Dawn News Report - Activity of Islamic State in Pakistan

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/dawn-news-report---activity-of-islamic-state-in-pakistan-5687.html

India US Japan Defence Relations

Exercise Malabar – 15          

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/exercise-malabar-%E2%80%93-15-5670.html

India Subsonic Missiles

Flight of Nirbhay Missile Aborted

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/missiles/flight-of-nirbhay-missile-aborted-5672.html

Afghanistan – Taliban and Nato

Taliban Calls Slowing of US Troop Withdrawal 'Illogical'

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/taliban-calls-slowing-of-us-troop-withdrawal-illogical-5675.html

China Afghanistan Relations

PLA general expounds China's stance on Afghanistan reconstruction

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/pla-general-expounds-chinas-stance-on-afghanistan-reconstruction-5667.html

India and Internet Governance

India's Multi-Stakeholder approach to Internet Governance

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/indias-multi-stakeholder-approach-to-internet-governance-5678.html

Sri Lanka Armed Ships

Sri Lanka Navy hands over report on Avant Garde arms ship to Defense Ministry

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/navy-to-hand-over-report-on-avant-garde-arms-ship-to-defense-ministry-on-monday-5647.html

Bangladesh Militancy

Police in Bangladesh arrest Arakan Army leader

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/police-in-bangladesh-arrest-arakan-army-leader-5668.html

US Sri Lanka Defence Cooperation

U.S. trains Sri Lanka Navy in underwater demining         

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/u.s.-trains-sri-lanka-navy-in-underwater-demining-5653.html

Maldives Political Developments

Maldives Leader Sheikh Imran transferred to house arrest          - Hassan Mohamed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maldives-leader-sheikh-imran-transferred-to-house-arrest-5655.html

India Israel Relations

India looks forward to enhancing close co-operation with Israel, says President

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/india-looks-forward-to-enhancing-close-co-operation-with-israel-says-president-5657.html

India Act East Policy

Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project in Myanmar

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/kaladan-multi-modal-transit-transport-project-in-myanmar-5658.html

Indian Navy Maritime Cooperation

Visit of INS Sahyadri at Sagami Bay, Japan

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/visit-of-ins-sahyadri-at-sagami-bay-japan-5660.html

India Navy IFR

International Fleet Review 2016

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/international-fleet-review-2016-5661.html

Terrorism Alert India

India Ministry of Home Affairs issues terror alert to all states

http://www.security-risks.com/alerts/india-ministry-of-home-affairs-issues-terror-alert-to-all-states-154.html

India China Military Confidence Building

Joint Military Exercise ‘Hand in Hand’- 2015

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/China%20Military%20PLA/joint-military-exercise-%E2%80%98hand-in-hand--2015-5649.html

Indian Air Force Senior Commanders Meet

Bi-Annual Air Force Commanders Conference

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/bi-annual-air-force-commanders-conference-5652.html

Indian Defence Industry Global Supply Chain

First 908E AAR Pod Structures Manufactured by Tata Advanced Systems Ready for Delivery

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/military-contracts/first-908e-aar-pod-structures-manufactured-by-tata-advanced-systems-ready-for-delivery-5645.html

Indian Navy Higher leadership

RADM Ravneet Singh, NM Assumes Command of Western Fleet of Indian Navy

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/radm-ravneet-singh-nm-assumes-command-of-western-fleet-of-indian-navy-5650.html

Maoist in North East

Maoist Attempting Foothold in Assam

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/maoist-attempting-foothold-in-assam-5642.html

North East Militancy

Manipur rebels against merger agreement, strike on Oct 15

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/manipur-rebels-against-merger-agreement-strike-on-oct-15-5651.html

Indian Navy Veterans Management

CNS Urges Naval Veterans to Contribute Towards Nation Building

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/cns-urges-naval-veterans-to-contribute-towards-nation-building-5648.html

West Asia Policy

Vice President Outlines Indian Stakes Policy in West Asia

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/vice-president-outlines-indian-stakes-policy-in-west-asia-5643.html

Myanmar Polls

Myanmar's Suu Kyi courts minority vote in war-torn Kachin

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmars-suu-kyi-courts-minority-vote-in-war-torn-kachin-5606.html

India Militancy

Shri Rajnath Singh reiterates talks offer to militant groups who shun violence

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/shri-rajnath-singh-reiterates-talks-offer-to-militant-groups-who-shun-violence-5635.html

Sri Lanka opposition suggests joint Indo-Lanka naval patrols to prevent fishermen poaching

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-opposition-suggests-joint-indo-lanka-naval-patrols-to-prevent-fishermen-poaching-5637.html

Myanmar elections will not loosen military’s grip on business

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-elections-will-not-loosen-militarys-grip-on-business-5638.html

India’s Territorial Army

Government Plans to Utilise TA in Clean Ganga Mission: Parrikar

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/government-plans-to-utilise-ta-in-clean-ganga-mission-parrikar-5639.html

India Nepal Relations

India Welcomes Election of new Prime Minister of Nepal, But Challenges Will Remain

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/india-welcomes-election-of-new-prime-minister-of-nepal-but-challenges-will-remain-5646.html

Bangladesh Terrorism

Bangladesh Authorities Claim NO ISIS in the Country

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/bangladesh-authorities-claim-no-isis-in-the-country-5641.html

Indian Navy

Navy Foundation Meet in Kochi

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/navy-foundation-meet-in-kochi-5644.html

Manipur Security

Chief Minister calls for peace during seminar on ‘Emergent Manipur’

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/chief-minister-calls-for-peace-during-seminar-on-%E2%80%98emergent-manipur-5588.html

Myanmar Peace Accord

Myanmar's Armed Ethnic Groups to Decide on Date to Sign Peace Accord

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmars-armed-ethnic-groups-to-decide-on-date-to-sign-peace-accord-5605.html

Sri Lanka Rights Probe

Sri Lanka to complete right abuse probe under a domestic mechanism

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-to-complete-right-abuse-probe-under-a-domestic-mechanism-5607.html

China Sri Lanka Relations

'China ready to provide every support to Sri Lanka'       

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/china-ready-to-provide-every-support-to-sri-lanka-5636.html

Indian Army Capacity Building

War in Times of Technology and Information Interview of Lt Gen RS Panwar  

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/war-in-times-of-technology-and-information-interview-of-lt-gen-rs-panwar-5612.html

India MTCR

India's application to be a member of the MTCR

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/missiles/indias-application-to-be-a-member-of-the-mtcr-5640.html

Afghanistan Russia Cooperation

Afghanistan's Dostum Turns To Old Ally Russia For Help

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistans-dostum-turns-to-old-ally-russia-for-help-5625.html

Sri Lanka Japan Cooperation

Sri Lanka, Japan Discuss Comprehensive Partnership

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-japan-discuss-comprehensive-partnership-5623.html

Myanmar Elections

Aung San Suu Kyi affirms she will lead Government if NLD wins

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/aung-san-suu-kyi-affirms-she-will-lead-government-if-nld-wins-5624.html

IOR Blue Economy Developments

Protocol on framework for cooperation in blue economy India and Seychelles

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/protocol-on-framework-for-cooperation-in-blue-economy-india-and-seychelles-5626.html

India Rapid Action Force

RAF has inherent capacity to tackle difficult situations

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/raf-has-inherent-capacity-to-tackle-difficult-situations-5627.html

India China Defence Confidence Building

Indo-China Joint Military Exercise HAND-IN-HAND 2015 

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/indo-china-joint-military-exercise-hand-in-hand-2015-5629.html

Indian Army Careers

Indian Army Offers Exciting Career Opportunities

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-army-offers-exciting-career-opportunities-5630.html

China Port in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka considers restarting China-funded Colombo Port City Project in six months

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/sri-lanka-considers-restarting-china-funded-colombo-port-city-project-in-six-months-5631.html

Afghanistan Militancy

Afghanistan Tolonews Sept Security Report Sharp Increase in Civilian Casualties

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/afghanistan-tolonews-sept-security-report-sharp-increase-in-civilian-casualties-5633.html

Maldives India Engagement

Maldives, India top diplomats to meet on Saturday - Zaheena Rasheed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maldives-india-top-diplomats-to-meet-on-saturday-5634.html

Indian Armed Forces War memorial

Cabinet approves construction of National War Memorial

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/cabinet-approves-construction-of-national-war-memorial-5622.html

India Measures Against Human Trafficking

Rajnath Singh inaugurates National Conference on Anti Human Trafficking

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/rajnath-singh-inaugurates-national-conference-on-anti-human-trafficking-5628.html

Maldives Presidential Boat Fire

Blast on President’s speedboat an ‘assassination attempt,’ video shows fire inside cabin -Zaheena Rasheed           

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/blast-on-presidents-speedboat-an-%E2%80%98assassination-attempt-video-shows-fire-inside-cabin-5618.html

Two soldiers arrested in sign of foul play in boat blast -Zaheena Rasheed        

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/two-soldiers-arrested-in-sign-of-foul-play-in-boat-blast-5619.html

India Nepal Relations

8 Key Challenges to Nepal-India relationship

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/8-key-challenges-to-nepal-india-relationship-5611.html

Indian Navy in West Asia

INS Trikand Visits Istanbul, Turkey

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/ins-trikand-visits-istanbul-turkey-5604.html

Myanmar Cease Fire

Myanmar Attacks Shan Rebels After They Skip Cease-Fire Meeting

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/myanmar-attacks-shan-rebels-after-they-skip-cease-fire-meeting-5616.html

Manipur AFSPA

AFSPA causing hardships in Manipur, emotionally charged Sharmila tells court

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-north-east/afspa-causing-hardships-in-manipur-emotionally-charged-sharmila-tells-court-5617.html

Japan in Indian Ocean

Japan agrees to help Sri Lanka on developing infrastructure and boosting maritime security

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/japan-agrees-to-help-sri-lanka-on-developing-infrastructure-and-boosting-maritime-security-5620.html

Indian Veterans Issues

Second CII-DGR Job Fair: 11 October 2015, Mumbai

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/second-cii-dgr-job-fair-11-october-2015-mumbai-5615.html

Global Security Issues

Nearly 100 countries had or still have border disputes – Geo TV Research

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/nearly-100-countries-had-or-still-have-border-disputes-5614.html

India Defence Cooperation in IOR

Inaugural India - Indonesia Bilateral Maritime Exercise

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/inaugural-india---indonesia-bilateral-maritime-exercise-5608.html

IAF Information and Media

Chief of The Air Staff (CAS) Inaugurates Induction Publicity Exhibition Vehicle (IPEV)

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/chief-of-the-air-staff-cas-inaugurates-induction-publicity-exhibition-vehicle-ipev-5609.html

India Germany Security Cooperation

India and Germany sign MoU on Security Cooperation

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/india-and-germany-sign-mou-on-security-cooperation-5610.html

Sri Lanka Rights Inquiry

Domestic mechanism will conform to Sri Lanka constitution, President assures

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/domestic-mechanism-will-conform-to-sri-lanka-constitution-president-assures-5600.html

Naxal Threat Dynamics

CRPF Reports Spurt in Naxal triggered IED attacks

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/naxalism/crpf-reports-spurt-in-naxal-triggered-ied-attacks-5613.html

Indian Navy Defence Cooperation

Chief of the Naval Staff on official tour to Australia        

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/chief-of-the-naval-staff-on-official-tour-to-australia-5597.html

India and IOR

Visit of First Training Squadron to Seychelles during Overseas Deployment

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/visit-of-first-training-squadron-to-seychelles-during-overseas-deployment-5590.html

Islamic State in Iraq and Syria

Global Efforts Failing to Stem Flow of Foreign Fighters to ISIS

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/terrorism/global-efforts-failing-to-stem-flow-of-foreign-fighters-5583.html

Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir Chief Minister Says Army role in internal security almost over

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/jammu-kashmir/kashmir-chief-minister-says-army-role-in-internal-security-almost-over-5603.html

India Sri Lanka Defence Cooperation

India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise Mithra Shakti 2015 underway

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/india-sri-lanka-joint-military-exercise-mithra-shakti-2015-underway-5598.html

Sri Lanka Human Rights

Tamil parties in India condemn UN consensual resolution on Sri Lanka

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/tamil-parties-in-india-condemn-un-consensual-resolution-on-sri-lanka-5599.html

Maldives Political Developments

Maldives Supreme Court assures of commitment to rule of law -Zaheena Rasheed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/maldives-supreme-court-assures-of-commitment-to-rule-of-law-5601.html

India’s Regional Diplomacy

Is India’s Regional “Honey Moon,” Over?   Rahul  Bhonsle

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/is-indias-regional-honey-moon-over-5592.html

India and UN Reforms

The UN at 70: A Time for Action Says Sushma Swaraj

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/the-un-at-70-a-time-for-action-5593.html

Bangladesh UN Peacekeeping

Bangladesh to get more key roles in UN peacekeeping

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/bangladesh-to-get-more-key-roles-in-un-peacekeeping-5582.html

India China CBMs

India-China Border Meet

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/india-china-border-meet-5595.html

Indian Navy in Indo Pacific

Visit of INS Sahyadri to Da Nang, Vietnam

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/visit-of-ins-sahyadri-to-da-nang-vietnam-5596.html

Sri Lanka Human Rights

UNHRC adopts consensus resolution on Sri Lanka

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/unhrc-adopts-consensus-resolution-on-sri-lanka-5589.html

Indian Army Leadership Issues

Indian Army Top Posts Vacant Says Telegraph

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-army-top-posts-vacant-5602.html

PLA Veterans Management

China raises pensions for veterans, disabled servicemen of Red Army

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/China%20Military%20PLA/china-raises-pensions-for-veterans-disabled-servicemen-5584.html

Indian Navy Capacity Building

Indian Defence Minister Parrikar Commissions INS Kochi

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-defence-minister-parrikar-commissions-ins-kochi-5587.html

South Asian Cooperation

South Asian neighbours are India's highest priority, says President

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/other-security-trends/south-asian-neighbours-are-indias-highest-priority-says-president-5578.html

India China Relations

President of India’s message on 66th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/china-in-south-asia/president-of-indias-message-on-66th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-5579.html

Hedging China

Inaugural U.S.-India-Japan Trilateral Ministerial Dialogue in New York

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/inaugural-u.s.-india-japan-trilateral-ministerial-dialogue-in-new-york-5581.html

Geopolitics

Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in New York

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/other-security-issue/meeting-of-brics-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-in-new-york-september-29-2015-5580.html

Maldives Politics

UN finds Nasheed’s imprisonment illegal, government rejects ruling - Zaheena Rasheed

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/indian-ocean/un-finds-nasheeds-imprisonment-illegal-government-rejects-ruling-5585.html