INDIA
Preemptive Security Measures Taken Along Delhi-Haryana Borders Ahead of Farmer Unions' Planned March
Concrete blocks, road spike barriers, and barbed wires have been installed to deter the entry of vehicles, while thousands of police personnel have been deployed. Prohibitory orders have also been imposed to maintain law and order.
Jaishankar Advocates Strengthened Bonds Among Indian Ocean Rim Nations, Highlights Maritime Law Disregard
Jaishankar articulated the need for cohesive efforts to address issues such as unsustainable debt, opaque lending practices, and unviable projects, which have raised apprehensions about countries falling into what is colloquially known as the Chinese 'debt trap'.
Delhi Temperature Drops to 6.8°C; Air Quality 'Satisfactory' at Multiple Stations
In the preceding week, temperatures had been hovering around 12 degrees, with Thursday recording a minimum temperature of 8.2 degrees. According to IMD's forecast for Wednesday, the maximum temperature was expected to reach around 22 degrees, while the minimum was projected to dip to approximately 7 degrees.
India and Bangladesh Eye 'Forward-Looking Engagement,' Says MEA
Mahmud's visit to India, spanning four days from Tuesday, marks his inaugural bilateral foreign trip following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resounding victory in the recent parliamentary elections. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted Mahmud's visit as an opportunity to chart a path for forward-looking engagement between the two nations under Bangladesh's new government. Subsequent to their discussions, Jaishankar hosted a dinner in honour of Mahmud.
India's Surveillance Strength Bolstered with MQ9-B Drones Armed for Defense
According to reports from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the proposed Foreign Military Sale to India entails the acquisition of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and associated equipment, estimated at a total cost of USD 3.99 billion.
Government Announces Plan to Fence Entire 1,643 km India-Myanmar Border
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement underscores the commitment of the Narendra Modi government to fortify India's borders and ensure their impenetrability. The initiative includes not only the construction of the fence but also the paving of patrol tracks along the border to facilitate better surveillance.
UP ATS Makes High-Stakes Arrest: Pak ISI Agent Working at Indian Embassy in Moscow Nabbed in Meerut
Identified as Satendra Siwal, the son of Jaiveer Singh and a resident of Shahmahiuddinpur village in Hapur district, Siwal is currently employed in the Ministry of External Affairs and stationed at the Indian Embassy in Moscow, Russia.
Prime Minister Modi Optimistic: Your Visit Strengthens Bonds Between India and France
Sharing a video montage of his visit on X, Macron wrote, "A look back at an exceptional trip in India." Responding to the post, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his gratitude, stating, "It was an honor to have you in India, President @EmmanuelMacron. Your visit and engagement in the Republic Day celebrations will undoubtedly strengthen the bond between India and France."
India in driver seat of Quad, America in the next seat: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti
Garcetti sees the Quad as a potential "model for the world," emphasizing its strength and stability, surpassing multilateral institutions like the UN, which he claimed lack efficacy. He described bilateral engagements as sometimes becoming monotonous, comparing them to a dinner party that becomes more interesting with additional participants.
Gyanvapi Masjid Case: Mosque Committee Denied Immediate Relief, Court to Hear Matter on Feb 6
Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal issued this order during the hearing of an appeal filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, the body overseeing the mosque's affairs in Varanasi. The committee had swiftly moved to the high court after the Supreme Court declined to hear its plea against the Varanasi district court's decision, directing them to approach the high court instead.
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