INDIA
Death toll in Odisha train tragedy rises to 233
On Friday evening, 17 coaches of the Coromandel Express and SMVT-Howrah Super Fast Express derailed, leading to one of the worst railway accidents in the country in the last 15 years. More than 200 ambulances along with 30 buses have been pressed into service, the Chief Secretary said.
Major train accident in Odisha's Balasore as express trains collide and derail, 50 fatalities reported
According to initial reports, at least four coaches of the express train derailed at Bahanaga station. There was no clarity about the reason for the accident, though some reports said that it took place when the train rammed into a goods train standing at the station, but Railway officials have denied it.
BRICS an established feature of global landscape, says S. Jaishankar
In his address at the "Friends of BRICS Foreign Ministers" meeting in Cape Town, he said: "BRICS is not only an expression of multipolarity but of the many and diverse ways of meeting international challenges." Jaishankar said that focus of BRICS is on building a fairer, inclusive and open international architecture with sustainable development at its core.
SCO summit being held virtually after taking all factors into account, says India
"As everyone is aware that in the past some years, several events have taken place virtually so taking all factors into account, we decided that the Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State will be held in a virtual format on the 4th of July," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said.
BRICS foreign ministers condemn terrorism in all its forms
In a joint statement issued after their meeting held in Cape Town on Thursday, they recognised the threat emanating from terrorism, extremism conducive to terrorism and radicalisation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the conference.
India carries out successful training launch of medium-range ballistic missile Agni-1
"The missile is capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision. The training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile," the defence ministry informed. Earlier, a successful test of Agni 5 missile was carried out in December last year. The Agni 5 is a nuclear capable ballistic missile.
Nepal occupies spl place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy: Foreign Secretary
"Our relationship with Nepal is unique and characterised by open borders and civilisational ties that are anchored in our shared cultural and religious traditions, manifesting strong people-to-people linkages including kinship," Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said.
Shah announces separate judicial, CBI probes into Manipur violence
After a four-day visit to the strife-torn Manipur, the Home Minister said that a high-level peace committee headed by Governor Anusuiya Uikey would be formed and people from all sections and communities would be included in the committee.
Nepal Prime Minister urges India to resolve border issue bilaterally
"I urge PM Modi, to resolve the border issues with bilateral talks," Prachanda said. The Nepal Prime Minister's comments were in the context of territorial disputes between the two countries over the Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh tri-junction area, over which both the nations claim ownership.
India, China review LAC situation; discuss ways for disengagement
The 27th meeting of the WMCC was attended by the Joint Secretary (East Asia) from the External Affairs Ministry, who led the Indian delegation. During the in-person meeting held in Delhi, both sides noted that restoration of peace and tranquility will create conditions for normalising bilateral relations.
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