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G20 Presidency: India aims to voice concerns of Global South, African nations, says Foreign Secretary
"India's priority under it's G20 presidency is towards putting on the table, the voice of the Global South which also features that of African nations," the Foreign Secretary, who was briefing the media on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to the US and Egypt, said while responding to a question on including the African Union in the G20 ambit.
India's position is clear on Myanmar, says Foreign Secretary
Foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra while addressing mediapersons on Modi's state visit to the US from June 21-23, in response to a question on whether Myanmar's worsening situation and US' divergent views on the country vis-a-vis India, would come up for discussion during deliberations between Modi and US president Joe Biden, said that it cannot be pre-judged as to what the two leaders will discuss.
Cyclone Biparjoy: Orange, yellow alerts across Raj today
While the Jaipur Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rain for Tonk, Bundi, Kota, Baran, Jhalwar, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli on Monday, orange alert and yellow alerts were issued for Ajmer, Jaipur, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Jhalawar and Dholpur. Rainfall up to 12 inches was recorded at many places in the state in the last 24 hours, while flood-like situations were witnessed in Pali, Jalore, Barmer and Sirohi.
India, US to focus on enhancing cooperation between defence tech firms: Foreign Secretary
Briefing mediapersons on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming state visit to the US from Wednesday to Friday, Kwatra said that as far defence cooperation is concerned, it is quite widespread between the two countries. "The framework of defence cooperation between India and US is quite widespread and includes several new aspects," he informed.
India's 'wanted terrorist' Nijjar shot dead by two gunmen in Canada
He was the president of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara. Nijjar, a resident of a village in Jalandhar, was associated with the separatist organisation, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which is banned in India. He had played a key role in organising the Khalistan referendum in Brampton city.
Gita Press, Gorakhpur to be conferred Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021
The jury headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after due deliberations on June 18, 2023 unanimously decided to select Gita Press, Gorakhpur as the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021, in recognition of its outstanding contribution towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.
Hot Saturday in Delhi at 39 degrees C; rain likely on Sunday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the maximum temperature on Saturday was within the normal range for this time of the season, while forecasting thunderstorms with rain for Sunday. The minimum temperature here on Saturday was 27.6 degrees Celsius. On Friday, Delhi received a fresh spell of rain.
Subhas Chandra Bose never compromised on India's independence, says NSA Ajit Doval
Delivering the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose memorial lecture in the national capital, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said that Bose not only wanted to free India from political subjugation, but he also felt the need to change the political, social, and cultural mindset of the people.
Law & order situation in Manipur needs urgent attention: Ex-Army Chief
Gen Malik (retd), refferring to a tweet by Lt Gen L. Nishikanta Singh (retd), tweeted: "An extraordinarily sad call from a retired Lt Gen from Manipur. Law & order situation in Manipur needs urgent attention at the highest level."Gen Malik, who served as the 19th Chief of Army Staff from September 30, 1997 to September 30.
5 infiltrating foreign terrorists killed in joint operation in J&K's Kupwara
"In the recent past, a large number of intelligence inputs were received from various intelligence agencies about likely infiltration of terrorists from across Line of Control. On June 15, a specific intelligence input was received of likely infiltration along Jumagund Nar from JK Police," the army said.
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