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Under 'Captain Modi', net practice begins early, goes on till late: S Jaishankar
"Under Captain Modi (referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi), the net practice starts at 6 a.m. which goes on till late... and he expects wickets when a chance is given," Jaishankar said while describing the functioning of the Union Cabinet under PM Modi. He said this while addressing the Raisina Dialogue during a panel discussion titled "Turbulence, Temperament, And Temerity: Leadership In The Age Of Uncertainty".
Quad ministers call for lasting peace in Ukraine, say nuclear weapon use 'inadmissible'
The Ukraine conflict was discussed during the Quad Foreign Ministers' meet which took place here on Friday. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan and the United States that is maintained by talks between member countries.
Japan Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi arrives in India to participate in Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
The meeting will be chaired by India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, and will be a continuation of discussions held at their last meeting in New York in September 2022. The Ministers will be guided by their vision of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. "A warm welcome to FM Yoshimasa Hayashi of Japan @MofaJapan_en to New Delhi for the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting being hosted by India today.
Revealed: First glimpse of India's C-295 aircraft that Airbus and Tatas will co-produce
Images and videos of the military aircraft emerging from the Airbus Defence and Space's San Pablo site, which is home to the military transport activities and the Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the four-engine turboprop-powered A400M airlifter and twin-turboprop C295, have now gone viral on social media. The plane is the first of the 16 medium-lift tactical transport airport aircraft which will be delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in flyaway condition.
Fanatics say 'Mar Ja Modi', voters say 'Mat Ja Modi': PM
"The BJP's good performance in the assembly elections in three northeast states shows people's solid trust in democracy and the democratic process," Modi said after the results of the Assembly elections were announced on Thursday. PM Modi delivered a speech at the BJP headquarters here after the party secured a majority in Tripura while it bagged a lead against other parties in Nagaland along with its partner.
India to host Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting on Friday
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting will be an opportunity for the Ministers to continue their discussions held at their last meeting in New York in September 2022. They will exchange views on recent developments in the Indo-Pacific region and regional issues of mutual interest, guided by their vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on G20 sidelines, says discussions focussed on peace along border areas
"Met Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on sidelines of #G20FMM this afternoon. Our discussions were focused on addressing current challenges to the bilateral relationship, especially peace and tranquillity in the border areas. We also spoke about the G20 agenda," S Jaishankar tweeted.
G20 foreign ministers' meeting ends without joint statement, Jaishankar says 'differences on Ukraine conflict could not be reconciled'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged that there were issues related to the Ukraine conflict that could not be reconciled. "There were issues and very frankly they were concerned with the Ukraine conflict. There were divergences. There were differences, which we could not be reconciled," Jaishankar told media persons.
Ukraine crisis can be resolved only through dialogue, diplomacy: Modi
In a joint statement after bilateral talks with his visiting Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, Modi said that "India has made it clear from the beginning that Ukraine dispute can be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy". On her part, Meloni expressed hope that India having the G20 Presidency can play a central role in facilitating a negotiating process for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.
SC orders panel comprising PM, LoP, CJI for selection of election commissioners
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice K.M. Joseph said this panel will be enforced until a law in this regard is made by Parliament. The top court emphasized that the Election Commission has to remain "aloof" from all forms of subjugation by the executive and added that a vulnerable Election Commission would result in an insidious situation and detract from its efficient functioning.
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