Tag: India
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India-Kyrgyztan Plan Anti-Terrorism Pact: Reviewing the Geopolitical Scenario
By Aratrika Choudhuri, WBNUJS, Kolkata. In a move to strengthen its relations with key players in Eurasian geopolitics, India entered into four agreements with Kyrgyzstan on 12th July, 2015, which seek to boost defense cooperation and to recognize the need to combat ‘threats without borders’, such as terrorism and extremism. The agreements signed, clearly embody the…
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The New Development Bank: An Analysis
By Piyush Jain, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) as an alternative to the existing US-dominated World Bank and International Monetary Fund. The bank is set…
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Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty between India and Thailand
By Mohammad Anas, Aligarh Muslim University, Kerala. In order to write about what a Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty is, first let me throw some light upon the meaning of Double Taxation. Double Taxation occurs when an individual is required to pay two or more taxes for the same income, asset or financial transaction in different countries. It may…
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Referendums of the Irish and the Greek: Should the Indians follow?
By Sudipta Purkayastha, Gujarat National Law University. Referendum. The Oxford dictionary defines this word as : ‘A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision’. Perhaps a more colloquial version of this definition can be found in the Cambridge dictionary : ‘A vote in which…
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Delhi-Dhaka Agreement Pact: A Triumphant Scenario?
By Surbhi Agrawal, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun. With the recent Agreements, India has embarked upon a mission to maintain peace with its neighbor country, Bangladesh. This step of the countries will help improve ties and will boost trade between both the countries. Bangladesh and India are not just neighbors, but the nations are bound…
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India-Sweden Ties: An Analysis
By Ashish, Faculty of Law, The ICFAI University. Earliest contact between India and Sweden dates back to medieval times. The Swedish East India Company formed in 1731, was dubbed to be one of the most successful business entities of those days until its existence. Modern day bilateral relations were initiated with the 1957 visit of Prime Minister…
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The Indo-Dutch MoU on Vaccine Production : A Study
By Anjali Bisht, Law College Dehradun. The present government launched various propaganda since it rose to power. In order to contribute to the country’s development , ‘Make In India’ was introduced for the furtherance of this cause and this policy initiated by the Modi Government has garnered a well deserving hype all over the world. Mr…
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India-China Relations: A Study
By Deepti Purwar, Law College Dehradun. The bilateral relations between People’s Republic of China and Republic of India are known as China-India relations or Sino-India relations. The relationship traces back to more than 2000 years. The modern relationship between India and China began in 1950 when India ended formal ties with Republic of China(Taiwan) and recognized People’s…
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India-Bangladesh Land Agreement
By Amrita Dasgupta, South Calcutta Law College. The Agreement on the demarcation of Land Boundary between India and Bangladesh and related matters, signed in May 1974 is a unique document that epitomized the depth of the friendship, goodwill and mutual trust and above all, the vision of peace and harmony of two great statesmen, Bangabandhu Sheikh…
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Spotlight on the Asian Giants
By Shreya Sushil, Government Law College, Mumbai. This, definitely can we say, calls for a fresh beginning between India and China! From strained ties to signing of 24 propitious Agreements, rays of mutual consent towards amiable neighbourhood are quite vibrant. The critics may perceive these agreements as some mere treaties on papers, the accomplishment of which is…