IMPRI Desk

IMPRI Desk

  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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China’s dual stance: Response to Operation Sindoor and its long-standing alliance with Pakistan

India’s military strikes as part of Operation Sindoor on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) – in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 – have also placed China and its responses to the escalation in focus. Lin Jian, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, described the Indian strikes as “regrettable”. Beijing called on India and Pakistan “to avoid worsening the situation” and “remain calm and exercise restraint”.

Towards 2041: A Strategic Framework for the National Capital Region

The National Capital Region (NCR) is India’s largest polycentric urban centre, spanning Delhi and adjoining districts of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (about 55,083 sq km, ~60 million people​ The NCR Planning Board (NCRPB), a statutory body constituted under the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985 is authorised with harmonising land use and infrastructure in this cross-state region​

Breaking the Silence: Gender-Based Violence Against Men and Its Impacton Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Men face GBV in multiple ways, such as physical abuse, psychological aggression, sexual
assault, and economic control. The misconception that men are always the aggressors and never the victims contribute to the silence surrounding their experiences. From intimate relationships to workplace harassment and even institutional abuse, men are subjected to violence that can leave lasting scars, both physically and emotionally.

Analysis of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat 2015: Fostering National Integration through Cultural Exchange

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, which implies "One India, Best India," is an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2015. The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative was launched on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary to honour his crucial role in integrating India. He helped bring together over 562 princely states into one nation. EBSB aims to promote cultural exchange and national unity.EBSB promotes cultural exchanges, language learning, and shared celebrations to strengthen the national identity. The initiative was officially launched on October 31, 2016, showcasing the strong support of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

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