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Development core issue for Global South: PM Modi
PM Modi said this during his virtual address at the G20 development ministers' meeting in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. In such circumstances, the Prime Minister exhorted the ministers that the decisions they will make will be significant for humanity as a whole. The Prime Minister emphasised that it is the collective responsibility of the people to not let the sustainable development goals (SDG) fall behind.
India ready to help in times of crisis: Jaishankar
Addressing a G20 development ministers' conference in Varanasi, Jaishankar said that India can be trusted in times of crisis. You will remember Indians stranded in Ukraine were brought back. Residents in Sudan were also brought back through Operation Kaveri. . Countrymen were brought from Ukraine through 90 flights.
PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with Saudi Arabian counterpart
Both leaders reviewed a number of bilateral, multilateral and global issues. PM Modi thanked the Crown Prince for Saudi Arabia's support during the evacuation of Indian nationals from Sudan via Jeddah, official sources said.
The Prime Minister also conveyed his best wishes to the crown Prince for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage.
'Diplomacy not ruled out in Kulbhushan Jadhav case': S Jaishankar
"It is in the DNA of this government to help Indians facing difficulties abroad, whether they are officials or students. And these are (referring to Jadhav and the trial of Indians held captive in Qatar) exceptional situations. We have never ruled out diplomacy," S. Jaishankar said.
Giving space to extremist elements not good for Canada, says Jaishankar
Addressing a press conference to highlight achievements of the Centre in the last nine years in terms of foreign policy, Jaishankar said in response to the incident, "I don't know why Canada does this. Giving space to extremist elements is not good for it." "Frankly, we are at a loss to understand other than the requirements.
Odisha train crash: 82 bodies yet to be identified, claimants waiting for DNA test report
At least 288 passengers have died in the horrific train accident that occurred on June 2 evening, of which 82 remains unidentified. The other bodies have been handed over to the families of the deceased after verification of related documents, an official said on Thursday.
Canadian envoy appalled over 'celebrating' Indira Gandhi's assassination in Brampton
"There is no place in Canada for hate or for the glorification of violence. I categorically condemn these activities," he said in a tweet. His reaction came after social media was abuzz with videos depicting a tableau depicting the assassination of the late Prime Minister by her Sikh bodyguards as part of a five-km-long parade by the Indian.
India, US to discuss ways to strengthen strategic partnership during PM Modi's visit
Both the countries will also discuss ways to enhance the strategic technology partnership, specifically focussed on defence, the US press secretary, Karine Jean Pierre said in Washington on Wednesday. PM Modi and US President Joe Biden will also discuss ways to strengthen the shared commitment towards ensuring a free.
India to ensure capability building of Sri Lankan armed forces: Defence Secy (Ind)
In his video address at the "India-Sri Lanka Defence Seminar cum Exhibition", organised by the High Commission of India, he highlighted the common security challenges faced in the Indian Ocean Region such as terrorism, piracy, drugs, arms trafficking and illegal migration and called for enhanced and active collaboration to deal with these challenges with the aim to create a safer environment.
India rejects cunning Chinese ploy of creating buffer zones in eastern Ladakh
The latest precondition of the Chinese army for disengagement in the Depsang Plains is that a buffer zone of about 20 km be created from the line which it now holds, which is already 18 km within Indian claim lines.It was a treacherous action by the Chinese army to occupy disputed areas in eastern Ladakh in April 2020, in blatant.
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