India, Sri Lanka relaunch talks on economic, technology cooperation
India and Sri Lanka have resumed negotiations for the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ECTA) after a five-year hiatus. The 12th round of talks took place in Sri Lanka from October 30 to November 1, following 11 rounds held between 2016 and 2018. During this latest round, both sides reviewed progress and resolved nine issues. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia, China hold 'frank' in-person diplomatic talks on LAC standoff, military-level discussion soon
India and China held in-person diplomatic-level talks on Wednesday to address the outstanding border contentions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern Ladakh sector. The two sides agreed to hold the next round of military-level talks at an early date. Key Points
India TodayLAC situation 'generally stable', take long-term view: Chinese defence minister to Rajnath
A day after India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a strong message to China on border tensions, the Chinese Defence Ministry on Friday described the situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as "generally stable". Both sides should put the boundary issue in an “appropriate position”, it said. Key Points
India TodayFirst EU-India TTC concludes; focus on strategic engagement on technology and trade
The European side was led by Executive Vice-Presidents Margrethe Vestager and Valdis Dombrovskis on the EU side and they were joined by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, as well as Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton. And both sides relied on the work of the three working groups set under TTC. Key Points
FinancialexpressUK PM Rishi Sunak likely to visit India as and when FTA is ready to be announced
There are reports that the deal could be sealed in December after the state assembly elections. The two sides have differences whether taxation will be included in a proposed investment protection pact, as well as the UKs demand that tariffs be cut on electric vehicle exports to India. Key Points
Economic Times
Xi meets Blinken as China, U.S. agree to ‘stabilise’ ties
Both sides are also looking to pave the way for Mr. Xi and Mr. Biden to meet later this year for the first time since Bali in November 2022, when they agreed to prevent relations from sliding into conflict. Key Points
The HinduSitharaman meets Finnish Parliamentary delegation
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Tuesday interacted with the members of the Finnish Parliamentary delegation from the Commerce Committee. The delegation was led by Sakari Puisto, MP, and Chairman of Commerce Committee. Show Full Article The Finance Ministry said in a post on X that […] Key Points
ThePrintTalks between studios, striking US actors to restart Tuesday
Negotiations between media companies and the union representing striking U.S. actors will restart on Tuesday, the two sides said in a joint statement Key Points
Times Of IndiaStriking Hollywood actors resume contract talks with OTT platforms, TV networks
It was the first time the two sides returned to the bargaining table since mid-July. Both sides agreed to observe a news "blackout" during their talks. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAhead 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 Express
‘We are good friends’: Opponents Anupriya Patel, Supriya Sule show bonhomie
"We are good friends. Opposition & ruling sides exist inside the Parliament during proceedings…" Anupriya Patel said. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesEastern 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 TimesInaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise gets underway in Rajasthan
India and Saudi Arabia have commenced their joint military exercise, 'SADA TANSEEQ,' in Rajasthan. The exercise, scheduled until February 10, involves 45 personnel from each side. The Saudi Arabian contingent is represented by the Royal Saudi Land Forces, while the Indian Army contingent comes from the Brigade of the Guards (Mechanised Infantry). The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, camaraderie, and joint operational capabilities, particularly in semi-desert terrain. It focuses on shared best practices, tactics, techniques, and procedures for operations in the sub-conventional domain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. Key Points
Economic TimesThere is room for diplomacy: S Jaishankar on India-Canada diplomatic row
Jaishankar said both sides have been in touch and hoped that a way would be found to resolve the row. At the same time, he asserted that sovereignty and sensitivity cannot be one-way streets. Key Points
Economic Times‘Very worrying’: PM Modi flags temple attacks at India-Australia summit
PM Modi said he raised India’s concerns about recent attacks on temples in Australia. “It is natural that such news is very worrying and distressing for everyone in India,” PM Modi said, speaking in Hindi. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
Three years after Galwan: Where India-China ties stand
Despite many rounds of negotiations and engagement at multiple levels, the military tensions continue. India has said there can be no normal ties if China breaches border agreements. Both sides are building infrastructure in the area. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIndia-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
FinancialexpressChina and India share far more common interests..., Chinese Defence Minister even after Rajnath avoids h
The two sides should take a long-term view, place the border issue in an appropriate position in bilateral relations, and promote the transition of the border situation to normalized management. It is hoped that the two sides will work together to continuously enhance mutual trust between the two militaries and make proper contributions to the development of bilateral relations, said Defence Minister General Li Shangfu. 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 TimesIndia & Maldives agree to phased replacement of Indian military personnel, says Malé
77 unarmed Indian military personnel are present as part of an MoU between two countries. MEA’s statement on talks held between two countries has no mention of troop withdrawal. Key Points
ThePrint
Positive signals from India-China border talks ahead of BRICS summit to be attended by Modi, Xi
India and China have agreed to expedite the resolution of disputes related to their contested border, according to a statement from the Indian Army. In talks held on 25-26 July, the two sides also made progress in solving border issues at Depsang and Demchok. The meeting was the 19th such bilateral dialogue. Key Points
Economic TimesTo ease traffic flow from Zirakpur: Chandigarh admn plans road widening project, cycle tracks on Dakshin Marg
Tenders already floated, project to be complete within nine months, say UT officials; nearly 1.5 lakh vehicles cross the rotaries of Dakshin Marg and Purv Marg near Tribune Chowk on a daily basis, causing a major bottleneck on the stretch. Key Points
Hindustan Times