Expect action, not assurances on incidents of vandalism at Indian missions: MEA
Addressing the weekly briefing, External affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said New Delhi also expects the host governments to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents. Indian missions in London, British Columbia, and San Francisco were vandalised recently, allegedly by pro-Khalistan activists following the police action against radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Punjab. Key Points
Economic TimesChintan Shivir to focus on ensuring high growth rate
The finance and corporate affairs ministries plan to hold a two-day Chintan Shivir starting 20 August at Gujarat's Kevadia, which will comprise short and long-term measures to sustain growth rates, control inflation and tackle external challenges. Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to attend, while senior ministry officials will also be present. Key Points
Economic TimesChintan Shivir to cocus on ensuring high growth rate
The finance and corporate affairs ministries plan to hold a two-day Chintan Shivir starting 20 August at Gujarat's Kevadia, which will comprise short and long-term measures to sustain growth rates, control inflation and tackle external challenges. Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to attend, while senior ministry officials will also be present. Key Points
Economic TimesChinese technicians, engineers may get faster visas for work
There are some sectors which require technicians to come to set up plants here and that's a good idea as it will benefit our manufacturing and exports. We will raise it with the external affairs ministry, said an official, who did not wish to be identified. Exporters have raised the issue of delay in visas to Chinese technicians, which is affecting companies such as those making non-leather footwear and sports shoes in commencing their operations. Key Points
Economic Times'India not in mood to overlook terrorists': S Jaishankar's swipe at Pakistan
External affairs Minister S Jaishankar slammed China and Pakistan while speaking at an event in Singapore. While he called out China for the country's claims over Arunachal Pradesh, the minister asserted India cannot "overlook" terrorism to mend ties with Pakistan. Key Points
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Modi Cabinet 3.0: Shah, Rajnath, Jaishankar & Sitharaman retain portfolios, Shivraj gets agriculture
JD(S) H.D.Kumaraswamy, TDP’s Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, JD(U)’s Rajiv Ranjan Singh, HAM's Jitan Ram Manjhi & LJP's Chirag Paswan among allies who get plum posts. Key Points
ThePrintIndia, Italy hold 2nd bilateral Consular Dialogue in Delhi, discuss ways of enhancing cooperation
Officials from 2 nations discussed issues like quicker visa processing, legal migration, protection of vulnerable women & children, among other things. Next dialogue to be held in Rome. Key Points
ThePrintGovt to expedite inspection of crisis-hit Byju’s accounts
Prompted by fresh troubles hitting the edtech major BYJU’S, the Corporate affairs Ministry said it has asked its field officers to expedite and... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaVideo: S Jaishankar, Chinese Foreign Minister meet after 6 months at Munich event
External affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference amid the border tensions. Both leaders had a brief chat. This was the first meeting in over six months. Key Points
India TodayEvening brief: Govt '10-day window' remark as Oppn presses for no-trust debate
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
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Daily brief: Deported from Dubai, Lawrence Bishnoi's key aide arrested by NIA
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from the Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMEA employee passes on information to Karachi, arrested for espionage
A person employed with the Ministry of External affairs was arrested from Ghaziabad on charges of espionage. Police said the man had allegedly shared classified information related to the Ministry and the G20 meeting with a contact in Karachi, Pakistan, using WhatsApp. Key Points
India TodayAmid buzz over cabinet reshuffle, Finance Minister Sitharaman calls on President Murmu
Union Finance and Corporate affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The meeting comes amid a buzz over a possible reshuffle of the Union council of ministers. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt sets up Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit
The establishment of the C-PACE will help to reduce the stress on the Registry along with keeping the registry clean besides availability of more meaningful data to the stakeholders. The C-PACE will also benefit the stakeholders by providing hassle-free filing, timely and process-bound striking off their company's names from the register, the corporate affairs ministry said in a release. Key Points
Economic TimesRecent remarks by US State Dept 'unwarranted', says MEA on Washington's remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's arres
The Ministry of External affairs criticized the US State Department's comments on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as 'unwarranted.' India had summoned a senior US diplomat on Wednesday to express strong objection to Washington's remarks. Key Points
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Worked for government, not family: S Jaishankar on Congress's 'plum postings' dig
External affairs Minister S Jaishankar said "we work for the government of India... not for a family", adding that he "earned his post". Key Points
India TodayMoS Meenakshi Lekhi denies signing LS reply on designating Hamas as terror group, calls for inquiry
Answer attributed to Lekhi is available on both Lok Sabha and MEA websites. It refers to designation of an organisation as terrorist being covered under UAPA. Key Points
ThePrintPunjab Minister Dhaliwal seeks Centre's intervention as 700 students face deportation from Canada
Punjab NRI affairs Minister Kuldip Singh Dhaliwal has sought the intervention of External affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, as 700 Indian students are facing deportation from Canada. Dhaliwal has also sought time to meet EAM Jaishankar over the issue. Key Points
India TodayEAM Jaishankar launches 'Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project' in Uganda
External affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is on a three-day visit to Uganda, appreciated the initiatives of Overseas Friends of BJP-Uganda’s initiative to contribute to further beautifying the oldest living city in the world. Key Points
The HinduKejriwal’s case: Foreign governments must respect India’s sovereignty
It’s understandable that India’s government was displeased by US comments. It was interference in our internal affairs. The Delhi CM’s case is for Indians to follow. Key Points
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Jaishankar highlights broadening partnership at 6th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum
India-Japan's External affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries at the 6th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum. The partnership includes various initiatives such as the Quad, supply chain resilience initiative, clean energy partnership, semiconductor supply chain partnership, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEC). Key Points
Economic Times'Response to terror can't be determined…': S Jaishankar at UN amid Canada row
Amid the diplomatic stand-off with Canada, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said political convenience should not determine responses to "terrorism, extremism and violence". He was speaking at the United Nations General Assembly. Key Points
India TodayEAM: For Opposition, partisan politics more important than progress
External affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday released a video containing the salient points of his statement in the Rajya Sabha the previous day. This was an unprecedented third time that the minister recounted some important developments pertaining to foreign policy. After the din in the House Key Points
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