ISC Monitor (April 8, 2025)

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1. In BIMSTEC, India’s a bigger stakeholder

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-editorial/in-bimstec-indias-a-bigger-stakeholder/articleshow/120043492.cms?from=mdr

2. At BIMSTEC summit, an opportunity for India to strengthen its Act East Policy

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/at-bimstec-summit-an-opportunity-for-india-to-strengthen-its-act-east-policy-9928696/

3. PM’s ‘Act East’ policy bolstered diplomatic relations, say officials

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pms-act-east-policy-bolstered-diplomatic-relations-say-officials-101743790725383-amp.html

4. ‘Won’t allow territory to be used…’: Sri Lanka’s assurance to India amid PM Modi’s visit

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/wont-allow-territory-to-be-used-sri-lankas-assurance-to-india-amid-pm-modi-visit-china-influence-101743837088351.html

5. Modi, Sri Lankan President launch India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/modi-sri-lankan-president-launch-india-backed-railway-projects-in-anuradhapura-101743928115157.html

6. India, Sri Lanka ink 10 agreements including in defence, power, energy

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-sri-lanka-ink-10-agreements-including-in-defence-power-energy-101743842882186.html

7. India, Thailand upgrade ties to strategic partnership

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-thailand-upgrade-ties-to-strategic-partnership-101743684591576-amp.html

8. India imposes ‘uniquely burdensome’ certification requirements: White House

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-imposes-uniquely-burdensome-certification-requirements-white-house/article69406793.ece

9. Indian official says Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff is ‘mixed bag, not a setback’: Report

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-official-says-donald-trumps-retaliatory-tariff-is-mixed-bag-not-a-setback-report-101743648879899.html

10. China ties — beware conciliation without deterrence

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/china-ties-beware-conciliation-without-deterrence/article69369634.ece

11. China, India should strengthen ties in ‘Dragon-Elephant tango’: Xi Jinping

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/china-india-should-strengthen-ties-in-dragon-elephant-tango-xi-jinping/articleshow/119862686.cms

12. India, Chile announce start of negotiations for comprehensive trade pact

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-chile-announce-start-of-negotiations-for-comprehensive-trade-pact-101743521566179.html

13. Centre steps in as Punjab cops get egg on face in Nepal

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/centre-steps-in-as-punjab-cops-get-egg-on-face-in-nepal-101743965027465.html

14. India has intent, capability to interfere in Canada elections: Ottawa’s claim

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-has-intent-capability-to-interfere-in-canada-elections-torontos-claim-101742878013472.html

15. Muhammad Yunus: India’s NE landlocked, could be to China advantage

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/muhammad-yunus-indias-ne-landlocked-could-be-to-china-advantage/articleshow/119824077.cms

16. In counter to Yunus’s remark, PM Modi says Northeast integral to Bimstec

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-counter-to-yunuss-remark-pm-modi-says-northeast-integral-to-bimstec/articleshow/119956816.cms

17. Timing and location: On Bangladesh Chief Adviser’s remarks and China visit

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/timing-and-location-on-bangladesh-chief-advisers-remarks-and-china-visit/article69404315.ece

18. Muhammad Yunus’s pitch to China on Northeast is provocative, could undermine Dhaka’s own interests

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/muhammad-yunus-china-northeast-undermine-dhaka-9920836/?utm_source=Taboola_Recirculation&utm_
medium=RC&utm_campaign=IE&tbref=hp

19. ‘Cooperation isn’t cherry-picking’: Jaishankar jibe at Yunus over Northeast ‘landlocked’ claim

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bangladesh-muhammad-yunus-guardian-of-ocean-jaishankar-says-not-subject-to-cherry-picking-9922657/?utm_source=Taboola_Recirculation&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=IE&tbref=hp

20. In a possible turnaround for ties, Modi and Yunus to meet in Bangkok

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-muhammad-yunus-meeting-in-bangkok-thailand/article69406897.ece

21. ‘Mischievous, politically motivated’: New Delhi slams Bangladesh’s account of Modi-Yunus meet

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/-mischievous-politically-motivated-new-delhi-slams-bangladesh-s-account-of-modi-yunus-meet-101743866830311.html

22. Lok Sabha passes Waqf Bill after 12-hour debate

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/waqf-bill-does-not-interfere-with-religious-practices-of-muslim-community-says-home-minister/article69405292.ece

23. Waqf Amendment Bill Live Updates: ‘Bill is a brazen assault on Constitution itself,’ says Sonia Gandhi

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/parliament-budget-session-live-updates-waqf-amendment-bill-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-bjp-nda-congress/liveblog/119890845.cms

24. What is Waqf: Explained in 4 simple points

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/what-is-waqf-explained-in-4-simple-points-101743657428130.html

25. Muslim MPs object to non-Muslims in Waqf Board

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/muslim-mps-object-to-non-muslims-in-waqf-board/article69405546.ece

26. Waqf Bill Rajya Sabha Live Updates: Ending years of injustice, says Amit Shah as Waqf Bill gets Parliament nod; Cong mulls moving SC to challenge move

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/waqf-bill-rajya-sabha-live-updates-lok-sabha-9923970/?ref=hometop_hp

27. ‘Watershed moment… will boost transparency’: PM Modi as Waqf Bill gets Parliament nod

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-waqf-bill-parliament-9923814/?ref=hometop_hp

28. ‘Land jihad’ will end with new Waqf law, says Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/land-jihad-will-end-with-new-waqf-law-says-telangana-bjp-mla-t-raja-singh-101743993495486.html

29. Is Yogi Adityanath the X factor in Modi-Shah duopoly?

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/politics/is-yogi-adityanath-the-x-factor-in-modi-shah-duopoly/articleshow/119901123.cms

30. BJP’s politics depends on ‘Pakistan, Musalman, and Khalistan’: SAD MP Harsimrat Badal

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/bjps-politics-depends-on-pakistan-musalman-and-khalistan-sad-mp-harsimrat-badal/

31. Modi govt adds military teeth by massive capital spending

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/modi-govt-adds-military-teeth-by-massive-capital-spending-101743821845083.html

32. In Kashmir, a holiday on July 13 has become a battle over – and from – history

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/kashmir-holiday-july-13-battle-history-9922702/?utm_source=Taboola_Recirculation&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=IE&tbref=hp

33. An Eid meeting between Mirwaiz and an NC leader: Customary or something more?

https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/rare-meeting-kashmir-nc-leader-mirwaiz-eid-greetings-9921388/?utm_source=Taboola_Recirculation&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=IE&tbref=hp

34. ‘Kashmir dispute awaits just, final settlement,’ Pakistan tells UNSC

https://www.geo.tv/latest/597010-kashmir-dispute-awaits-just-final-settlement-pakistan-tells-unsc

35. J&K will always be an integral part of India: Ambassador P. Harish responds to Pakistan’s “unwarranted remarks” at the U.N.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jk-will-always-be-an-integral-part-of-india-ambassador-p-harish-says-rejecting-pakistans-unwarranted-remarks-at-the-un/article69371552.ece

36. PM likely to inaugurate Vande Bharat train to Srinagar on April 19

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/pm-modi-to-flag-off-first-vande-bharat-train-to-kashmir-on-april-19-jitendra-singh/article69395129.ece