PM Narendra Modi's US Trip: What's a State Visit and how is it different from an official trip?
State visits are the highest-level foreign visits to the US by a head of state, involving highly ceremonial engagements, diplomatic meetings, cultural exchanges, media coverage, and symbolic gestures. A state visit signifies the US's strong friendship and alliance with the visiting nation, with France's President Emmanuel Macron and South Korea's President being the only two state visitors under President Joe Biden's administration. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha poll declaration likely in second week of March
Election commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey will retire before the visits begin, leaving a two-member commission in the saddle. The prime minister-chaired committee is selecting a new EC, and a full three-member commission is likely to be in place before the elections. Key Points
Economic TimesP&W engine issues to lead to more aircraft grounding in March quarter, says IndiGo
IndiGo, which had a fleet of 334 aircraft at the end of September, is taking various measures, including taking planes on wet lease, retaining ceo aircraft and also leasing additional ceo planes from the secondary market. Against the backdrop of powder metal issues flagged by P&W, IndiGo's Chief Financial Officer Gaurav M Negi said globally, the airline understands that a large number of incremental engines are being removed for shop visits between 2023 and 2026. Key Points
Economic TimesAyush Khatri: My earlier days in Mumbai have taught me a lot
Actor-influencer Ayush Khatri believes social media has transformed the lives of artists, allowing them to connect with fans 24/7 and access a wider audience. Khatri wants to explore all genres and is also keen on reality TV shows. He visits his hometown in Uttar Pradesh frequently to see his parents and feel energized. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow terror attacks followed high-level visits between India, Pakistan
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bhilawal Bhutto is in India to attend the SCO meeting. Here's a look at the terror attacks that followed high-level visits between India and Pakistan. Key Points
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