INDIA
'UN Functions Like an Old Company, Occupying Space in the Market', Says S Jaishankar
Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Jaishankar underlined that the UN has failed to keep pace with the world and compelled it to look elsewhere for addressing pressing global challenges.
Denied Access to Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Alternative Venue for Hunger Strike
Sharing a copy of the letter sent by the Delhi Police rejecting his request for sitting on a fast at the site, Wangchuk, in a post on X said, "Another rejection, another frustration. Finally, this morning, we got this rejection letter for the officially designated place for protests."
Protesting Doctors' Fast-Unto-Death Enters Second Day, RG Kar Case
"We have withdrawn our cease-work agitation keeping in mind the interest of the patients. But at the same time six of us have started the hunger strike agitation to send a message to the state government of not succumbing unless our demands are fulfilled," said a representative of the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front, the umbrella body spearheading the movement of the junior doctors against the heinous crime. Meanwhile, Pulastya Acharya, one of the six fasting doctors, said on Sunday that they have sought permission from the Kolkata Police to set up a bio-toilet near the hunger-strike venue.
Ten Confidant Doctors of Sandip Ghosh Expelled, RG Kar Case
All 10 of them, sources said, were extremely close confidants of Sandip Ghosh, the former and controversial principal of R.G. Kar, against whom the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting two parallel probes — the first being in relation to the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of the hospital in August this year and the second being gross financial irregularities.
Maldives President Muizzu Starts 5-Day State Visit to India Today
In the early months of this year, President Muizzu was present during Prime Minister Modi's swearing-in ceremony in India and had met him earlier at the COP28 summit in Dubai. According to the Maldives President's Office, "President Dr Muizzu continues to strengthen bilateral relations with nations that Maldives has a crucial interest in the development and growth of the Maldives. This move will keep foreign policy vibrant and active for the nation. Bilateral cooperation will be discussed to further strengthen this bilateral relationship between the two countries.".
India Successfully Tests 4th Generation Very Short Range Air Defence System Against Multiple Threats
The DRDO carried out three tests of the Very Short Range Air Defence System as part of development trials at the Pokhran range of Rajasthan.
'Congress is Controlled by a Group of Urban Naxals', Says Narendra Modi
"Drugs worth thousands of crores of rupees were seized in Delhi recently. A Congress leader is suspected to be the kingpin. Congress wants to contest elections from the money it gets by pushing the youth towards drugs," he said.
Bharat Forge joins hands with US defence firms to manufacture modern artillery systems
The collaboration aims to produce compact, durable, lightweight, and mobile artillery systems that can perform reliably in various weather conditions and terrains.
Maldives President Muizzu Recognizes India's 'Crucial Role' Ahead of State Visit
"President Dr Muizzu continues to remain committed to strengthening bilateral relations with countries that play an important role in the development and growth of the Maldives, an active and pro-active foreign policy agenda for the country… Bilateral cooperation issues will be discussed toward further strengthening this long-standing relationship between the two countries," a statement released on Friday by Muizzu's office said.
EAM Jaishankar Set to Visit Pakistan for SCO Meeting
"The External Affairs Minister will lead our delegation to Pakistan to participate in the SCO Summit which will be held in Islamabad," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi.
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