London (TIP): The UK Government has announced its plans to deploy a new Carrier Strike Group led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth later this year as part of its “renewed focus” on the Indo-Pacific region, following talks with Japan. “The Indo-Pacific tilt of Britain demonstrates our shared priorities and common strategic interests from issues ranging from maritime security to climate change and free trade,” said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. — PTI
India
Amartya Sen refuses to lead Nalanda University, blames government
NEW DELHI (TIP): Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has withdrawn his candidature for a second term as Nalanda University Chancellor, saying the Narendra Modi government does not want him to continue in the chair. Sen, who […]
Business & Economics
Pieces from the Afghan puzzle are still missing
One major problem is fitting Afghanistan into an effective regional framework. Neither the SAARC nor the SCO nor the Istanbul Process is willing to assume a leadership role At last count, there were some 1,365 […]
Indian Americans
Indian – origin ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted in King’s New Year Honors List
LONDON (TIP): Alok Sharma, an Indian-origin former UK minister, has been knighted for his contribution to combatting climate change through his leadership at the COP26 summit by King Charles III in his first New Year […]
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