INDIA
No Consular Access Request Received for Nikhil Gupta Yet, says MEA
We have so far not received any request for Consular access for Mr. Gupta. His family has got in touch with us and we are in touch with the family members. We look at the matter as to what can be done on the request," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
US Congressional Delegation Emphasizes India-US Relations as Paramount During Meeting with PM Modi
PM Modi underscored the crucial role played by consistent bipartisan support from the US Congress in advancing the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between the two nations. He tweeted after the meeting, “Had a very good exchange of views with friends from the US Congress in a delegation led by Rep McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Upcoming State Visit to India
This will be the first bilateral state visit to India after the government formation post 18th Lok Sabha elections. According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, during this visit, Sheikh Hasina shall have bilateral meetings with PM Modi and call on the President, Droupadi Murmu, and the Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar.
India Imposes Rs 18.82 Crore Fine on Binance, Clears Path for Operations Restart
The Financial Intelligence Unit had imposed this on Binance for flouting the country's anti-money laundering laws.
Army Declares Major Victory in Counter-Terrorism Operation with Killing of Two Terrorists in J&K
The terrorists were killed on Wednesday during a confrontation in Haripora village, situated in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla. They were identified as Usman and Umar, from whom a substantial cache of arms and ammunition was seized.
India Urges Global Condemnation of States Arming Terrorists
Speaking for the India UN Mission, R. Ravindra mentioned terrorist organizations' escalating capabilities to obtain advanced arsenals and directly linked this escalation to state sponsorship or support. He signaled the meeting's commitment to the UN Conference reviewing progress against illicit small arms, which has stressed the imperative need for an unambiguous global condemnation. Never having mentioned any nation by name, above all Pakistan, he singled out as a major source of weaponry causing terrorism against India.
Patna High Court Invalidates Bihar Government's Increase in Quotas from 50% to 65%
After a detailed demographic survey of the castes, increasing quota discretions were decided upon, which gave updated population estimates of SCs, STs, OBCs, and EBCs in Bihar. Surveying the government's praises this move got for being popular indicated that petitioners found it violative of part III of Articles 14, 16, and 20, Constitution of India, which assure equality before law, guarantee of equal opportunity in employment, and some rights in criminal proceedings, respectively.
Amritpal Singh's NSA Detention Extended by One Year Alongside Nine Others
Amritpal Singh has been incarcerated since March of the previous year.
US Delegation Meets Dalai Lama, Advocates for Tibetan Autonomy Amidst China's Objections
Pelosi's presence symbolizes solidarity with global human rights causes and challenges Chinese policies. The delegation, which included Chairman Michael McCaul and other members such as Nicole Malliotakis and Gregory W Meeks, presented the Resolve Tibet Act—a bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering US support for Tibet and facilitating dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama towards a peaceful resolution.
IMD Forecasts Below-Normal June Rainfall as Monsoon Progress Slows in India
The normals for the onset and withdrawal of the monsoons are June 1 in the southern part of the country spreading over the whole nation by July 8. IMD now feels that the country as a whole is likely to receive rainfall below 92 percent of the long period average. This comes against the earlier expectation of rainfall being normal during June.
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