border disputes

Bogota, April 11 – Colombia's trade ministry said that it will raise tariffs on imports from neighboring Ecuador to 100 per cent from 30 per cent, in line with a decision made a day earlier by Quito, as tensions between the two countries escalate.Trade Minister Diana Morales said in a...

Islamabad, April 4 – Pakistan’s continued efforts to appease powerful allies while exploiting their rivalries have significantly damaged its international reputation. Unless Islamabad addresses its core strategic dilemmas, the country risks internal fragmentation, a report said on Saturday...

Itanagar, April 4 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed confidence on Saturday that the NDA would return to power for a third consecutive term in Assam, saying the overwhelming response from people during election rallies in the Lakhimpur district reflected growing support for...

Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday criticized the Himachal Pradesh Congress government over the entry tax on vehicles from outside the state and warned of reciprocal taxes.His remarks came in the wake of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's...

Chandigarh, March 31 Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring thanked Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday for reversing the increase in the entry tax on vehicles entering the hill state.Warring spoke with Sukhu over the phone to express his gratitude...

Shimla, March 31 The opposition BJP staged a protest outside the legislative assembly here on Tuesday before the proceedings began, demanding the withdrawal of the increased entry tax on vehicles from other states entering Himachal Pradesh.Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur said the toll...

Kabul, March 30 – The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has urged Pakistani forces to stop attacking civilian areas in Afghanistan and to respect international law. Calling the firing on residential areas "war crimes," the IHRF has called on the United Nations and international human...

Kabul, March 30 – One person was killed and 16 others were injured after Pakistani forces launched rocket and heavy weapon attacks on residential areas in Kunar province, Afghanistan, local media reported on Monday, quoting officials.The shelling targeted areas near Asadabad and nearby homes...

The Hynniewtrep Border Dispute Redressal Forum (HBDRF) has reiterated its call for a non-cooperation movement and boycott of the April 9 Assam Assembly elections, particularly in the disputed areas of Block I and Block II.Speaking to reporters here today, HBDRF chairman Chandame Sugnoh said...

Kabul, March 19 – Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a "temporary halt" to hostilities on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, following appeals from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar, even as tensions remain high after Kabul accused Islamabad of carrying out a deadly strike that killed hundreds...

Islamabad, March 18 – The ongoing confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan is not only a border dispute or a counter-terrorism crisis, but also a manifestation of a deeper strategic paradox. The conflict between these two neighbors is one of the most consequential security crises in South...

Kabul, March 17 – Abdul Matin Qane, spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior, warned on Tuesday that the country would respond "with force" to the airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Kabul, according to local media.Afghan officials stated that the strikes targeted the 2,000-bed...

Silchar, March 14 Asserting that the Centre is working to minimize the impact of global conflicts on the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the opposition Congress is acting "irresponsibly" by trying to create panic in the country.Addressing a public meeting in...

March 13, Kohima: Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly have expressed concerns over security and development challenges in the disputed area belt, DAB, along the state's border with Assam.Raising the issue on Thursday, MLA Achumbemo Kikon said the border areas remain vulnerable, with...

Kohima, March 12 – The prevailing situation in the disputed area along the 512-km Assam-Nagaland border was a major topic of discussion in the Nagaland Assembly on Thursday, with legislators expressing concerns about security issues, alleged encroachments, and the administrative difficulties...

Aizawl, March 11 Lalrinsanga Ralte, a legislator from the Mizo National Front (MNF), the main opposition party in Mizoram, urged the state government on Wednesday to strengthen security along the state's border with Assam, warning of potential provocations ahead of the neighbouring state's...

New Delhi, March 11 Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav raised concerns in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday regarding issues related to China and questioned the government about the location of the Rezang La War Memorial.Speaking during the discussion in the House, Yadav referred to remarks made by...

Udhagamandalam (Tamil Nadu), March 7 AMMK leader TTV Dinakaran criticized the DMK government on Saturday after the Kerala government allegedly installed a "Welcome to Kerala" sign board inside Tamil Nadu territory, in Malayalam and English.Strongly objecting to the development, the party's...

Canberra, March 7 – The ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan marks a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations that have been simmering since the Taliban regained power in August 2021. Islamabad has previously conducted significant airstrikes targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan...

Moscow, March 6 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with his Afghan counterpart, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Friday to discuss the ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, as well as the situation following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.According to a statement...