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Maldives a Close Ally of India in the Indian Ocean Region, President Murmu
According to her, the document adopted during this visit-Vision-will enhance the level of that relationship and propel them clearly to achieving comprehensive economic and maritime security cooperation.
PM Modi and Maldives President Muizzu Discuss Building a 'Brighter Future' Together
The two immediate neighbors have also agreed to discuss the Free Trade Agreement and would work on settling trades in local currency, Prime Minister Modi revealed while addressing the media jointly with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at the Hyderabad House on Monday. "India has always played the role of 'First Responder' for Maldives.".
IAF's Stunning Aerobatics in Chennai Captivate Audiences, Tragedy Strikes as Five Spectators Die
A senior city police official reported on the beachfront that one person died, and four others in the vicinity. Also, all of them were among thousands of shoregoers who had gathered along the several kilometer long shoreline to witness the air show.
Police Open Fire and Use Lathi-Charge Following Violent Communal Clashes in Tripura's Dharmanagar
Many people belonging to both the religious communities were said to have been injured in the violent clashes by the police.
Maldivian President Muizzu Visits India to Mend Strained Relations
Muizzu, who will remain in India till Thursday, would also be visiting Mumbai and Bengaluru to attend business events. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Muizzu, on whose talks with Prime Minister Modi on Monday he was "confident that new impetus would be given" to "our friendly ties."
EAM Jaishankar Compares UN to an 'Old Company,' Merely Occupying Space in the Market
"Well, since this is an economic conclave, let me give you a businesslike answer. The UN, in a way, is like an old company, not fully keeping up with the market but occupying the space. And, when it's behind times in this world, you have startups and innovation. So, different people start doing their own things," Jaishankar said.
Jaishankar Expresses Confidence that Modi-Muizzu Talks Will Boost India-Maldives Relations
Though the Maldivian president attended PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony in June, it is his first bilateral visit to India.
'UN Functions Like an Old Company, Occupying Space in the Market', Says S Jaishankar
Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Jaishankar underlined that the UN has failed to keep pace with the world and compelled it to look elsewhere for addressing pressing global challenges.
Denied Access to Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Alternative Venue for Hunger Strike
Sharing a copy of the letter sent by the Delhi Police rejecting his request for sitting on a fast at the site, Wangchuk, in a post on X said, "Another rejection, another frustration. Finally, this morning, we got this rejection letter for the officially designated place for protests."
Protesting Doctors' Fast-Unto-Death Enters Second Day, RG Kar Case
"We have withdrawn our cease-work agitation keeping in mind the interest of the patients. But at the same time six of us have started the hunger strike agitation to send a message to the state government of not succumbing unless our demands are fulfilled," said a representative of the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front, the umbrella body spearheading the movement of the junior doctors against the heinous crime. Meanwhile, Pulastya Acharya, one of the six fasting doctors, said on Sunday that they have sought permission from the Kolkata Police to set up a bio-toilet near the hunger-strike venue.
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