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Afghanistan has apologised for border village attack: Pak Defence Minister
Addressing the National Assembly on Monday, Asif detailed what led to the deadly border clash on Sunday, reports Samaa TV. "The incident occurred in a village which is spread on both sides of the border," he said, adding that the victims were repairing the border fence when they came under fire.
India has firm control on 17,000-ft peak in Arunachal, Rajnath holds high-level meet
At ground zero the commanders of both Indian and Chinese armies held a flag meeting. According to the Indian Army, India has firm control of the peak, and now both sides have disengaged from the area. The clashes between the Indian and Chinese troops had erupted on December 9. The location of the clash is important. China has been repeatedly trying to take control of a 17,000-ft high peak. Sources in the Indian Army said that India has a firm control of the peak. This peak provides a commandeering view on both sides of the border, he added.
India condemns OIC secretary general's visit to PoK
External Affairs Ministry's official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "We strongly condemn the visit of OIC Secretary General to PoK and his comments on J&K during his visit to Pakistan. Let me reiterate that OIC has no locus standi in matters related to J&K, which is an integral and inalienable part of India. Any attempt of interference and meddling in India's internal affairs by OIC and its Secretary General is completely unacceptable."
Jaishankar to visit US for events under India's UNSC presidency
He is also expected to hold discussions with the UN Secretary General and President of the General Assembly, as well as bilaterally engage with his counterparts attending the High Level Signature Events of Indian Presidency.A special photo exhibition showcasing India's initiative on "International Year of Millets 2023a along with a millets-based luncheon will also be hosted by him for UN Secretary General and UNSC member states.
PLA troops approach LAC in Arunachal, clash with Indian soldiers
It is the first physical clash between the two armies since August 2020 in eastern Ladakh. There was another incident in October 2021 at Yangtse, 35 km northeast of Tawang, where the Chinese attempt to get access to the top of 17,000 feet peak was thwarted and the area is now under snow and will remain so till March.
Flight operations between Chennai and Jaffna resume nearly after 3 years
Restarting air travel, a flight from Chennai International Airport reached Jaffna International Airport in Palali at 10.50 a.m. on Monday and it left for Chennai at 11.30 a.m. According to Sri Lankan Civil Aviation Authority, four flights are to be operated every week between the two destinations and number of journeys is to be increased in future.
Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM for second time
It is smallest cabinet with 17 members including Chief Minister himself. According to the Sarkaria Commission, Chief Minister has prerogative to have cabinet of 25 ministers and so there is a possibility that sooner or later cabinet will be expanded. Some districts and community have yet not got representation in the cabinet.
Justice Dipankar Datta sworn-in as SC judge
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud administered the oath of office to Justice Datta on the apex court premises, in presence of all apex court judges, lawyers, and family members. With this, the working strength of the apex court rose to 28 as against its sanctioned strength of 34.
UK trade secretary in Delhi today to discuss Free Trade Agreement
Badenoch will meet her counterpart, Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, in person for the first time, aiming to strengthen ties between the two countries and reinvigorate talks on an ambitious bilateral trade deal. She will address both teams of senior negotiators ahead of the sixth round of formal negotiations taking place throughout the week.
Iconic heritage sites to host gala dinners for G20 delegates
The events will be held at some of the well-known ASI heritage sites from December to March as part of the G20 meetings to showcase the cultural heritage of the country to the G20 delegates. India assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1 from Indonesia and will convene the G20 Leaders' Summit for the first time in the country in 2023.
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