Unrecognised Kosovo opens trade office in India; MEA says no change in policyIndia had once joined hands with Russia and China to criticise its independenceSandeep DikshitNew Delhi, November 25In a shift in policy, India permitted the India-Kosovo Commercial Economic Office to open its office here but the MEA said “it is reiterated that our position on Kosovo is well known, and there is no change in it.’’ The opening of the office is significant because India does not recognise Kosovo though it has its own independent functioning government like Taiwan.Due to India’s non recognition, the nearest embassy of Kosovo is in Dhaka and its Ambassador to Bangladesh Guner Ureya sent a welcome message on the low-key opening on November 17.India’s default position is non-recognition due to its close ties with Russia and the prospect that it will be caught in a bind over J&K.Indian Economic Trade Organisation chief Asif Iqbal and an entrepreneur couple had met Kosovo PM Albin Kurti in the capital Pristina as a prelude to opening of the Office here.Tribune ShortsMost ReadTop NewsPerpetrators of violence were taught lesson in 2002, BJP established permanent peace in Gujarat: Amit ShahParts of Gujarat had witnessed large-scale violence in 2002 ...CBI files first chargesheet in Delhi excise scam case; Manish Sisodia not named, AAP says 'Satyamev Jayate'Officials said investigators have kept the probe open into t...Takeover of NDTV a ‘responsibility’, says India’s richest man Gautam AdaniThe takeover attempt has triggered concerns among journalist...No institution perfect; Collegium system can’t be singled out: CJI ChandrachudCJI was speaking at Constitution Day celebrations organised ..."