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ASEAN summit: Narendra Modi pitches for convergence of approach to ensure free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific

In the summit, Modi announced a contribution of $1 million to COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund and stressed on leveraging strong ties between the two sides in the battle against the pandemic

70 years of Communist China: Rise of Xi Jinping as a personality cult worrisome; ruthless suppression of dissent signals an autocratic State

Xi Jinping personally heads the central commissions on finance, foreign affairs, military affairs, national security, internet policing and, since last year, the one on reform, under a commission interestingly named as of “comprehensively deepening reforms”.

India, China discuss maritime security issues, prospects for bilateral cooperation in Beijing

India and China held their second maritime security dialogue in Beijing during which the Indian side elaborated on its vision for the Indo-Pacific region as articulated in prime minister Modi's keynote address at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue

Sikkim standoff: Australian foreign minister Julia Bishop calls for peaceful resolution of border row

Bishop called for a peaceful resolution of the Sikkim standoff between China and India, an issue which she discussed during her meetings with Narendra Modi

Neeru Chadha becomes first Indian woman to be member of International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

International law expert Neeru Chadha has won a crucial election to a top UN judicial body that deals with disputes related to the law of the sea

Narendra Modi's four-nation tour: India, Spain to push for resolving disputes in South China Sea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish president Mariano Rajoy on Wednesday stressed the importance of resolving the disputes in the strategic South China Sea in accordance with the universally recognised principles of international law, a statement that could anger China.

India, Indonesia ties: Maritime cooperation is key takeaway from President Joko Widodo's visit

Closer maritime cooperation between India and Indonesia is the key takeaway from President Joko Widodo first visit to Delhi.

'Threat or use of force' to resolve South China Sea dispute will complicate matters: PM Modi

Terming sea lanes passing through the strategic South China Sea as the "main arteries" of global trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India supports freedom of navigation as he sought "utmost respect" for international law, amid China's muscle flexing in the region.

Chinese checkers: India must act with global community to contain China

Can China be allowed to get away by not abiding by the convention that she voluntarily signed and ratified?

China's Supreme Court reaffirms claims over South China Seas, warns violators of criminal liability

China's Supreme Court issued a regulation reaffirming the country's jurisdiction over South China Sea warning foreigners of criminal liability for violations of its sovereignty.