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'No country can prosper if its basic industry is terrorism': Jaishankar on Pakistan's economic crisis
"I would have a pulse (on) what do my people feel about it. And I think you know the answer," Jaishankar was quoted as saying by news agency PTI at the annual Asia Economic Dialogue organised by the external affairs ministry in Pune. While India has helped neighbors like Sri Lanka as it struggled to come out of its economic troubles and regularly helps others in the neighborhood as well.
The 'radical' connect of Dubai returned self-styled preacher
Singh, who has his own army carrying licenced weapons, and his sea of supporters on Thursday, carrying swords and arms, clashed with the police and forcefully laid a siege on a police station, which led to a scuffle and injuries to several police personnel in Amritsar district. Six policemen were injured amid the protests and were admitted to a hospital. They were staging a demonstration.
Environment not just global cause, but responsibility of every individual: PM at TERI summit
"Environment conservation is a commitment and not compulsion for India," observed the Prime Minister, while underscoring the transition towards renewable and alternate sources of energy, and the adoption of technology and innovation measures to find solutions to urban challenges. "We have adopted a multi-dimensional approach to chart a long-term roadmap for sustainable and environment friendly lifestyle," he added.
Proposal of disengagement discussed in India-China border talks
It was the 26th meeting of the WMCC and the first since the 14th meeting held in July 2019 to be held in person. The Indian delegation was led by the Joint Secretary (East Asia) in the Ministry of External Affairs, while the Chinese delegation was led by the Director General of Boundary and Oceanic Affairs Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
'PM Modi sent Army to LAC, not Rahul Gandhi': Jaishankar slams Congress leader for questioning govt's handling of Chinese aggression
In an interview with news agency ANI, Dr Jaishankar reminded that the Modi government had increased the budget by five times to improve border infrastructure. Dr Jaishankar also said that the Congress leaders do not understand words beginning with "C," alluding to the party's misinterpretation of the situation surrounding the Chinese building a bridge on Pangong Lake.
Shinde Group spooks Thackeray MLAs with 'whip' for budget session
The Shinde Shiv Sena's Chief Whip Bharat Gogawale and other MLAs contended that they would soon issue a 'whip' to all the 56 legislators ordering them to tow the party line failing which they could face disciplinary action. After the party split in June 2022, the Shinde side had 40 MLAs while former CM Thackeray was left with 16 MLAs, including his son Aditya Thackeray, in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly.
Indian Army field hospital treats over 3,600 quake victims in Turkey
The Indian disaster relief team, comprising 99 personnel of the hospital and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), provided medical relief to the victims in Hatya province -- one of the worst-hit regions of the country. The Indian team returned home on Monday. The Ministry of Defence said that the team's effort has been applauded both at the national and international levels.
Australian PM Albanese to visit India next month
According to official sources, Albanese, along with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi is also likely to visit Ahmedabad, where they are expected to witness the fourth cricket test match between India and Australia, which is scheduled to take place between March 9 and March 13. This will be Albanese's first visit to India since becoming Prime Minister in May 2022.
Delhi sees warmest day in Feb in 17 years on Monday
According to the IMD, the maximum temperature, at the range of 23-28 degrees Celsius over parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during February 15 to 20, is above normal by 5-11 degrees. Over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, it has reached upto 28-33 degrees during February 18-20 and it is also above normal by 5- 9 degrees, it said in a statement issued on Monday evening.
German Chancellor Scholz to arrive India on two-day visit Feb 25
Scholz will arrive in Delhi on February 25 and then proceed to Bengaluru the next day, the External Affairs Ministry said. He will be accompanied by a high level business delegation, sources said. This would be the German Chancellor's first visit to India, during which he will call upon President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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