INDIAS REPRESENTATIVE
Third Eye: Race for Chair, the visibility factor and too much of security at Parliament irks MPs
Enhanced Parliament security has irked MPs too apart from journalists and visitors. Some MPs have been asked questions by security staff such as where they wish to go or who they plan to meet.
Jaishankar to represent India at SCO summit in Astana
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, will represent the country at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana. The summit, scheduled for July 3 and 4, is expected to focus on regional security, connectivity, and trade. The SCO, comprising India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, is an influential economic and security bloc.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs fifth pre-budget consultation with MSME representatives
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the fifth Pre-Budget Consultation in New Delhi, focusing on inputs from the MSME sector for the forthcoming General Budget 2024-25.
Why has US delegation's visit to Dalai Lama in India sparked China's ire
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers visited the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, causing tensions with China. Beijing criticized the visit, urging the US to recognize the "separatist nature" of the Dalai Lama. The visit underscores Washington's support for Tibetan rights amid strained US-China relations. The Dalai Lama, in exile since 1959, seeks genuine autonomy for Tibet. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to address Tibetan aspirations through dialogue.
MeitY meets firms to review concerns on Digital Competition Law
Indian policymakers discussed the impact of the proposed Digital Competition Bill on data and digital markets at the MEITY meeting with industry representatives. Stakeholders had differing opinions on the regulations, with some supporting its provisions while others raised concerns about deterred investments.
India's consumer market represents long-term structural opportunity: N Chandrasekaran
Tata Consumer Products Ltd Chairman N Chandrasekaran highlighted India's consumer market as a long-term structural opportunity, driven by factors like population, a growing middle class, rapid urbanisation, increasing disposable incomes, and rising aspirations.
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MEA's Pardeshi represents India at high-level conference on urgent humanitarian response for Gaza
Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, represented India at a high-level conference in Amman, Jordan, focusing on urgent humanitarian response for Gaza. He emphasised New Delhi's continuous efforts in humanitarian, capacity building, and developmental projects. Pardeshi highlighted India's ongoing support, with development assistance to Palestine nearing USD 120 million and a forthcoming USD 2.5 million disbursement to UNRWA for relief efforts.
RBI, payment industry meet discusses contours of new draft PA guidelines
The digital payments industry representatives met with senior officials of the Reserve Bank of India to share their feedback on the recently released draft guidelines for payment aggregators. This comes when US payment giant Stripe seems to be withdrawing from the domestic payments market in India.
India's Permanent Rep to UN Ruchira Kamboj signs off after almost four decades of service
Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, retired after a 35-year career. She was the first woman diplomat to hold this position and had a distinguished tenure in the Indian Foreign Service.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Kumaraswamy of diluting Prajwal cases with allegations against Dy CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy of attempting to downplay rape and sexual offence charges against his nephew by criticiaing Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of former PM H D Deve Gowda and is currently evading capture after fleeing the country. Siddaramaiah criticised Kumaraswamy for not taking the accusations seriously. He also accused the PMO of not responding to his requests regarding the case.
Sexual abuse case: Kumaraswamy again appeals to Prajwal to return to India, face probe
JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy urged his nephew, MP Prajwal Revanna, facing sexual abuse charges, to return from abroad for investigation. No party differences over the allegations. A 'Blue Corner Notice' issued by Interpol. Kumaraswamy appeals for cooperation with SIT probe. He accused Congress government of politically targeting Deve Gowda family.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar likely to represent India at Ebrahim Raisi's funeral
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is expected to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who passed away in a helicopter crash. A one-day state mourning is being observed across India on Tuesday. The Iranian president, the country's foreign minister, and several other officials were discovered dead after the helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of Iran.
Hindus not represented in USCIRF, says Indian diaspora body
The head of a top Indian diaspora think-tank criticizes the US Commission on International Religious Freedom for lacking diversity and producing biased reports on India and Hindus. USCIRF announced new members Maureen Ferguson, Vicky Hartzler, Asif Mahmood, and re-appointments of Stephen Schneck, Eric Ueland. Khanderao Kand criticizes the missed historic opportunity for diversity and balance in the commission.
PM Modi's Varanasi nomination's 4 proposers: An astrologer, an RSS volunteer, representatives from OBC, and Dalit community
PM Modi today submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Varanasi, accompanied by a multitude of political figures. The diverse support for Modi is evident through his four proposers, representing different societal segments. Notable attendees at the event include Chief Ministers from various states and leaders from NDA alliance partners, underlining the significance of Modi's candidature.
Congress' manifesto 'representing' Muslim League: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the Congress manifesto likening it to the Muslim League, calling it unjust towards marginalised communities and promoting divisive politics. He accused Congress of historical divide and rule tactics, undermining OBC reservation, and encroaching on SC-ST rights. Adityanath warned of potential class conflicts and expressed confidence in public resistance.
Glorification of violence should not be part of any civilized society: India to Canada
India has accused the Canadian government of allowing "celebration and glorification" of violence and called on Ottawa to stop providing criminal and secessionist elements a safe haven in Canada. The Indian government has repeatedly raised concerns about the violent imagery used by extremist elements against its political leadership. The ties between India and Canada were severed following Prime Minister Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India calls on Canada to stop providing safe haven for criminal and secessionist elements
India has raised concerns over the growing presence of Khalistani factions in Canada and has urged the country to stop sheltering criminal and secessionist elements. Additionally, India has voiced worries about the safety of its diplomatic representatives stationed in Canada.
Representatives of poll bodies from 23 nations to see LS elections up close
Election management bodies of Bhutan, Mongolia, Australia, Madagascar, Fiji, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Moldova, Tunisia, Seychelles, Cambodia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Chile, Uzbekistan, Maldives, Papua New Guinea and Namibia are participating in the programme.
Why Indian Army is worried about China's road at 16,000 ft in Shaksgam Valley
The Indian Army is closely monitoring China's construction of a road in the Shaksgam Valley, analyzing its military implications. This development raises concerns as the road could threaten Indian defenses in the Siachen Glacier area. India has protested against the construction, which aims to connect the Karakoram Highway to the Upper Shaksgam Valley, bordering the Siachen Glacier. If extended, the road could pose a dual threat from Pakistan and China. India is actively engaging in dialogue to address this issue and protect its territory.
China says talks on Tibet only with Dalai Lama's representatives; rules out dialogue on autonomy
China on Friday said it will talk only with the representatives of the Dalai Lama and not the officials of the Tibetan government in exile based in India but ruled out dialogue on the highest Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader's long-pending demand for autonomy for his remote Himalayan homeland.
US House passes bill to ban TikTok or force sale over national security concerns
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to the banning of TikTok or force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its holding in the app. The bill is based on concerns raised in 2020 by the Trump administration, including data collection practices, potential Chinese government influence, and censorship concerns. TikTok has argued that its data collection is similar to other social media platforms and that it operates independently of Chinese law.
US continues monitoring India's restrictions on ICT imports, raises concerns on digital trade barriers
The United States has expressed ongoing concerns about India's restrictions on the import of certain information and communications technology (ICT) products, including laptops, tablets, and servers. In its National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers for 2024, the US Trade Representative highlighted issues such as politically motivated content takedown requests and complex customs procedures in India.
Monitoring ICT import restrictions, rising content takedown requests since 2021: USTR
In its National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers 2024, the US Trade Representative (USTR) said: “Since 2021, US firms have been subject to an increasing number of takedown requests for content and user accounts related to issues that appear politically motivated”.
China says boundary issue with India does not represent entirety of bilateral ties
China emphasizes boundary issue doesn't define bilateral ties, urges mutual trust. Ties strained by Galwan clash, Jaishankar's remarks on troop buildup. Standoff in eastern Ladakh, disengagement from friction points. Bilateral ties remain frozen, 21 rounds of talks held.
What was agreed at WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?
Despite extended talks, WTO negotiators in Abu Dhabi failed to reach agreements on major reforms. They did agree to extend a moratorium on tariffs on digital goods until the next ministerial conference, but discussions on e-commerce were stalled by countries like India and South Africa. Disagreements also persisted on dispute settlement, with the WTO's top court still hampered by U.S. opposition. No deal was reached on agriculture, particularly regarding India's push for a permanent solution on public stockholding. Fisheries subsidies, aimed at curbing overfishing, also saw no resolution.
Assam: Ambassador and permanent representative of India to UNESCO Vishal V Sharma visits Moidams
Sharma appreciated the excellent work of preservation and conservation of the rich cultural heritage of Assam by the State Government, the Archaeological Survey of India and the local community.
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