Ahead of SCO meeting, India and China corps commanders hold talks
The Corps Commander-level talks at Chushul on the Indian side, started at 10 am and were underway till evening. The Indian delegation was led by 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Rashim Bali. Key Points
The Indian ExpressChina must de-escalate all along LAC for normal ties with India
LA deployed additional troops in Eastern Sector prior to 20th National Party Congress in October 2022. They have still not been deinducted. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIn Nagaland politics too, why BJP is following 'Act East' formula
Nagaland votes for its 60-member Assembly today. The BJP is contesting 20 seats. It had piggybacked CM Neiphiu Rio's NDPP, but has been working on a plan to gain a solid foothold in Nagaland. For that, it is taking the route via Nagaland's Eastern part, but why? Key Points
India TodayEastern Ladakh row: India, China hold 18th round of military talks
Sunday's military talks came around four months after the last round of the dialogue between the senior Army commanders of the two sides. The talks were held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, the people familiar with the developments said. Key Points
Economic TimesSwiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce launches Kolkata chapter to boost trade
Kolkata, Dec 9 (PTI) The Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce (SICC) inaugurated its Kolkata chapter, the sixth one in India, to boost trade between the two countries. Apart from Kolkata, the SICC has now a presence in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Chennai. The launch of the SICC chapter in the Eastern metropolis on Saturday […] Key Points
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PM Modi raises India’s concerns on LAC standoff with Xi Jinping
During that brief meeting, PM Modi highlighted concerns India has about border issues along the Line of Actual Control, foreign secretary said. The Line of Actual Control has been disputed by India and China since the 1950s. Both countries went to war over it in 1962. Key Points
Economic TimesModi-Xi meeting in Johannesburg? No official word yet
PM Modi's bilateral meetings during the BRICS summit in Johannesburg are being finalised, but Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra did not confirm whether Modi would meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. If they meet, it will be the first since their border standoff began in May 2020. India and China are still resolving pending issues at the standoff areas of Eastern Ladakh's Depsang and Demchok, with talks among local commanders regarding confidence-building measures. Key Points
Economic TimesPennsylvania flash floods leave five dead and two children missing
Deadly flash floods claimed lives in Pennsylvania, with five people killed and two children still missing. The region has been battered by storms, causing devastation and prompting warnings of the worsening climate emergency. Key Points
Economic Times6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Tajikistan
An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Eastern Tajikistan. Key Points
India TodayPM Modi unveils development projects of over Rs 4500 crore in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated multiple developmental projects worth more than Rs 4500 crore in the rail and road sectors in West Bengal. He emphasized the central government's efforts for the development of West Bengal and highlighted the neglect of Eastern India's development after independence. Key Points
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South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2023: Apply for 55 posts against sports quota
South Eastern Railway will recruit candidates against sports quota. Check details here. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIAF airlifted over 68,000 soldiers to Eastern Ladakh following Galwan Valley clashes
Over 68,000 Indian Army soldiers and military equipment, including tanks, artillery guns, and radar systems, have been rapidly deployed to the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh following the deadly clashes with China in the Galwan Valley. The Indian Air Force deployed its Su-30 MKI and Jaguar fighters to conduct surveillance and intelligence gathering, while remotely piloted aircraft maintained a watch over Chinese activities. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia, China hold fresh round of military talks
India and China have agreed to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh during a recent high-level military talks. However, no clear forward movement was made in resolving the over three-and-a-half-year friction points. The 21st round of the India-China corps commander level meeting was held on February 19, with both sides sharing their perspectives and committing to maintain communication through military and diplomatic mechanisms. Key Points
Economic TimesArmed man in Turkey takes several hostages in protest of Gaza war: Report
The number of hostages is yet to be determined. The plant lies on the Eastern outskirts of the city. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesChina's violation of existing border pacts 'eroded' basis of ties: Rajnath Singh to Chinese defence minist
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu and is learnt to have discussed the lingering border row in Eastern Ladakh. The talks took place hours after Li arrived in New Delhi to attend a meeting of defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) being hosted by India. Key Points
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Budget 2024: 4 megatrends that make Modi 3.0 blueprint apparent
The response to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's interim budget has highlighted the absence of populist measures and a commitment to a five-year fiscal consolidation plan. Despite facing challenges such as the pandemic, energy, and food price shocks, the government has maintained fiscal rectitude. The budget signals a shift towards private and corporate spending to support the economy, with a focus on manufacturing, geographical inclusivity, and urban development. The government's strategy for 2025-30 includes fostering a manufacturing surge, developing the Eastern region, and addressing the housing needs of the middle class. Key Points
The Economic TimesIndia-China border stable, both sides should push for its further cooling, easing; Chinese FM Qin to S Jaishankar
In his talks with External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar at Benaulim in Goa on the sidelines of the SCO Foreign Ministers on Thursday, Qin restated China's oft-repeated recent stance that the current situation on the China-India border is generally stable, in an apparent reference to the ongoing military standoff in Eastern Ladakh which brought the relations to standstill. Key Points
FinancialexpressFormer US astronaut Frank Borman dies at 95
Former U.S. astronaut Frank Borman, who made history by commanding the first manned flight to circle the moon and later piloted Eastern Airlines as chairman in severe economic turbulence, has died at the age of 95, NASA said on Thursday. Key Points
Reuters9 dead, over 1000 injured in deadly Taiwan earthquake, rescue operations underway
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Eastern Taiwan Wednesday, the strongest in 25 years. Around two dozen of almost 50 hotel workers who had been misplaced have now been located. Key Points
ThePrintUS Weather Report: Two storms to hit East coast, may bring snow, rain, thunderstorm. Know in detail
The US is bracing for two storms at a time. The southern storm will begin over the northern Gulf of Mexico around midweek and move eastward along the upper Gulf coast Thursday night causing rain and gusty thunderstorms. On the other hand, northern storms may gather along the Eastern slopes of the southern Canadian Rockies and the northern Rockies of the US. Key Points
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Northeast among biggest gainers of GST, says Finance Minister Sitharaman
Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology in Guwahati, Sitharaman said the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of GST revenue of the north-eastern states has been 27.5% since its introduction in 2017-18. This was way above the CAGR of 14.8% under the earlier indirect tax regime. Elevated tax mop up has enabled these states to spend more on development programmes, she added. Key Points
Economic TimesWidespread rain, snow, and gusty winds threatening the Eastern half of US
The Eastern U.S. braces for a diverse storm system set to bring rain, snow, and severe weather. Key Points
Hindustan Times5 US soldiers killed in military helicopter crash over the Mediterranean
Five U.S. service people were killed in a military helicopter crash during a training mission over the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndian naval destroyer tests BrahMos missile from warship in Bay of Bengal
The Indian Navy, due to its operational preparedness, effectively met all the parameters of the BrahMos missile during the test-firing. This firing occurred in the Bay of Bengal under the Eastern command of the Indian Navy. Key Points
FirstpostRs 51,000-crore Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) completed
The first commercial service on this route is scheduled for November 1. Its counterpart, the 1046 km long Western DFC connecting Khurja to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Maharashtra) is estimated to cost Rs 72,000 crore when complete during the next fiscal. Key Points
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