India Unfolded

  India- Afghanistan Ties: Towards a Sustainable Future   India-Afghanistan relations are centuries old, rooted in history, culture and shared struggles. Recently, Afghanistan’s foreign minister’s visit marked by controversy, signaled New Delhi’s rational approach to safeguard strategic interests, security, trade developments and humanitarian commitments. Over the decades, India has emerged as one of Afghanistan’s most reliable development partners, investing in infrastructure, education, healthcare and governance reforms. India’s assistance has focused on people-centric development rather than military developments.   Historical Background Ancient Relations : The relationship between India and Afghanistan dates back to ancient times, marked by trade, culture, and spiritual exchanges along the Silk Route. During the reign of Mauryan Empire (321 B.C.–184 B.C.) under Emperor Ashoka (268 B.C.–232 B.C.), Buddhism spread to Afghanistan while the Kushan Empire linked ...

Israel-Palestine War: from Past to Present   A recent breakthrough was achieved in Israel-Palestine war on Monday under a ceasefire deal, following the release of hostages from both the sides. U.S. President Donald Trump, who helped broker the truce, proclaimed it a new beginning, marking an end to two years of devastating war in Gaza. The conflict between Israel and Palestine revolves around issues like land ownership, refugee rights, Jerusalem’s status and mutual security concerns.  History  The roots of the Israel–Palestine conflict stretch back over a century, to the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The core issue has never been just about land — it’s about the right to self-determination. Timeline:   1897: Jews began the ‘Zionist Movement’ to escape persecution and establish their own state in their ancestral homeland, Israel. Large no. of Jews started settling there after buying land in Palestine. 1917 : Balfour Declaration - the British government supported for es...