India This Week ~ December 23, 2022
India This Week ~ December 23, 2022
India This Week Summary
Manipur School Bus Accident
In Manipur, a tragic accident involving a school bus resulted in the death of nine students and injuries to over 40 others. The accident took place in Noney district, where the bus carrying students overturned while on its way to an annual study tour. Locals and passers-by made efforts to rescue those trapped inside the bus, with some students being admitted to hospitals in critical condition. President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences over the incident.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
India, along with the US and other partner countries, participated in a virtual Ministerial Meeting on Economic Benefits for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. The meeting aimed to enhance trade and investment in the region, with a focus on pillars 2-4 of the framework. India extended invitations to partner countries for the next negotiation round to be hosted in February 2023, emphasizing the importance of inclusive development and cooperation.
India-China Border Clash
The India Caucus in the United States issued a statement highlighting China's aggression in Arunachal Pradesh and the importance of a strong security partnership with India. The statement commended efforts to strengthen military cooperation to deter China's encroachment in the Indo-Pacific region. A recent clash at the Line of Actual Control led to minor injuries on both sides, with Indian troops successfully preventing PLA transgressions.
