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South Asia’s tipping point: Inequality, instability, and India’s leadership test
September 15, 2025 5:48 pm
As volatility rises from Colombo to Kathmandu, Delhi’s next move could reshape the region
Why Northeast-Kolkata link via Myanmar — not Bangladesh — is significant
May 19, 2025 7:57 am
A proposed new highway from Shillong to Silchar will be a part of a key alternative route connecting Northeastern states to the rest of India. But this route comes with its own challenge
Significance of India’s ‘Act East’ policy amid disputes around the South China Sea
September 08, 2024 6:56 pm
The root cause of the conflicts related to the South China Sea is the aggressive behaviour of China. How can India position itself as a counterweight to China in this region by actively pursuing the ‘Act East’ policy?
India’s evolving engagement with Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific
August 31, 2024 11:58 pm
India’s proactive ‘Act East’ policy speaks volumes about its commitment to strengthen strategic, economic, and cultural ties with countries in Southeast Asia and Indo-Pacific. But how has India’s ‘Look East’ policy evolved into ‘Act East’ policy? What was the reason behind adding the strategic dimension to it?
Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh arrives in India on 3-day visit
July 31, 2024 2:10 am
Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including several ministers, deputy ministers, and business leaders, PM Chinh is set to receive a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 1.
Act East policy’s success rests on peace and trust between neighbours
August 09, 2021 11:06 am
Sanjoy Hazarika writes: Goodwill among all northeastern states, including Assam and Mizoram, will enable economic cooperation, transport and trade.
Sangai festival kicks off amid call for boycott by Manipur outfit
November 24, 2019 10:55 pm
Unlike previous years, few people turned up at the festival venue owing to the boycott call of the Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI). The group has appealed the public not to participate in the festival.
Not acting east
August 07, 2018 12:03 am
As ASEAN faces challenge posed by US-China competition, gap between Delhi’s promise and delivery remains large.
Global Investors’ Summit: Northeast at heart of Act East, says PM Modi
February 04, 2018 7:25 am
Ahead of elections, PM Modi says India’s growth story depends on north east progress
Act East policy: Sushma Swaraj urges think tanks to suggest ways to enhance India-ASEAN cooperation
January 06, 2018 10:57 am
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj remarked that for India, relations with ASEAN region is a key priority and is at the core of India's Act East Policy.
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