INDIA
Amarnath Yatra begins, first batch of pilgrims leave for cave shrine
Amid tight security arrangements, the pilgrims left the base camp early Saturday morning.The 13 km-long trek from Baltal to the shrine passes through some of the most treacherous mountain terrain where Ganderbal district. local guides and ponies come handy for the pilgrims.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, six ASGs re-appointed for three years
K.M. Nataraj, Vikramjit Banerjee, Balbir Singh, S.V. Raju, N. Venkataraman, and Aishwarya Bhati have also been re-appointed as Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for the Supreme Court. Their appointment will also be valid for three years.
PM Modi dials President Putin, reiterates call for dialogue on Ukraine
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's office (PMO), Putin informed Modi about the recent developments in Russia. On June 24, there was a failed coup attempt by a private Russian military company Wagner group against the Russian government. It occurred amid increasing tensions between the Russian Defence Ministry and Wagner group's leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
China should show sincerity towards having workable relationship: Jaishankar
“It always takes two hands to clap. China must also have that belief in a workable relationship,” Jaishankar said at a programme conducted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in Kolkata on Friday evening. Speaking on the occasion, Jaishankar also claimed that India’s traditional ties will not have any negative impact for the country having an equally strong relationship with the United States.
India, Philippines joint commission on bilateral cooperation meets, Jaishankar calls it productive and comprehensive
"Just concluded a productive and comprehensive meeting of the 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation with @SecManalo. Our talks covered enhancing contacts and broadening cooperation as we head towards the 75th anniversary of our diplomatic ties," External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar tweeted after the discussions.
India, Philippines to enhance cooperation in defence, maritime & law enforcement sectors
In a joint statement issued by both nations on the conclusion of the 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting, both external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Philippines' secretary for foreign affairs Enrique Manalo expressed keen interest to continue to work together in the defence sector.
Rare bird species spotted at Hastinapur sanctuary in UP
A group of experts, including assistant director at the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Rajat Bhargava, while conducting the government-directed Sarus crane census, heard the calls of Greater racket-tailed drongo, known for its loud musical whistling sound. Bhargava, who is also a senior ornithologist, said, "It was a joyful experience to listen to its chicks begging for food, thus confirming the sanctuary was now a breeding ground for the species.
Delhi records 36.4 max temp, light to moderate rainfall in next 3 days
There was a cloud cover over Delhi throughout the day and the relative humidity at 5.30 p.m. was 76 per cent. The maximum temperature for Thursday is forecast to reach around 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to settle.
India’s third moon mission slated between July 12-19, lander modified
“We have the launch window between July 12 and July 19. The exact date has not been finalised,” a senior official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), not wanting to be named, told IANS.
Cross-border terrorism can't be basis for starting discussion with Pakistan, says Jaishankar
Addressing a townhall meeting, he said that it is not possible to have a normal relationship with Pakistan until there is an “abrogation of this policy of cross-border terrorism”.
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