Morning Digest | Winter session of Parliament begins today; Chinese spy ship ‘Yuan Wang 5’ re-enters Indian Ocean and more

Morning Digest | Winter session of Parliament begins today; Chinese spy ship ‘Yuan Wang 5’ re-enters Indian Ocean and more

Defence Minister Rajnath Singhl during the all party meeting ahead of the winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. | Photo Credit: R. V. Moorthy Ukraine, Russia have to return to path of diplomacy, dialogue: India at UNSC meeting India has consistently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and […]

Continue Reading
China silent on details of talks with Sri Lanka as its high-tech vessel set to dock at Hambantota port

China silent on details of talks with Sri Lanka as its high-tech vessel set to dock at Hambantota port

The ship with facilities to track satellites and intercontinental missiles will dock at the Hambantota Port which China has taken for a 99-year lease as a debt swap The ship with facilities to track satellites and intercontinental missiles will dock at the Hambantota Port which China has taken for a 99-year lease as a debt […]

Continue Reading
Explained | Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?   

Explained | Why is the visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port controversial?   

What kind of ship is the Yuan Wang 5? Why is its presence in the Indian Ocean a cause of concern for India? What kind of ship is the Yuan Wang 5? Why is its presence in the Indian Ocean a cause of concern for India? The story so far: On August 13, Sri Lanka […]

Continue Reading
Backtracking on denial, Sri Lanka now confirms Chinese vessel’s arrival

Backtracking on denial, Sri Lanka now confirms Chinese vessel’s arrival

The vessel will be in Hambantota from August 11 to 17, mainly for replenishment, including fuel, said a Sri Lankan defence ministry media spokesman The vessel will be in Hambantota from August 11 to 17, mainly for replenishment, including fuel, said a Sri Lankan defence ministry media spokesman Days after denying reports of the scheduled […]

Continue Reading