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Developed nations can't claim global leadership without listening to affected countries: Modi
In his address to the G20 foreign ministers meeting, Modi said, "Post World War global governance failed in both its mandates of preventing future wars and fostering international cooperation on issues of common interests." He noted that many developing countries are struggling with unsustainable debt while trying to ensure food and energy security for their people.
India stresses on multilateral action for extradition of economic offenders
Chairing the meeting with Co-Chair Italy, Union Minister of State, Personnel, Public Grievances, Jitendra Singh said: "Economic offences have been a problem faced by many, especially when the offenders flee from the jurisdiction of the country. India has put in place specialised legislation in this regard, in the form of Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018, the term wherein 'fugitive economic offender' (FEO) is defined as an individual against whom a warrant of arrest in relation to a Scheduled Offence has been issued by any court in India".
Bill Gates visits Health Ministry's Covid 'War Room', appreciates pandemic management
Mandaviya showed him the dedicated War Room, which is now known as Health Emergency Operation Centre and the National Public Health Observatory (NPHO) which was shaped during Covid times. The war room was made to track the Covid cases and vaccination speedily and efficiently and currently, monitors each health programme and initiative using AI and other state-of-the-art technologies.
Union Cabinet approves procurement of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft from HAL
The HTT-40 is a turboprop aircraft and is designed to have good low speed handling qualities and provide better training effectiveness. This fully aerobatic tandem seat turbo trainer has air-conditioned cockpit, modern avionics, hot re-fueling, running change over and zero-zero ejection seats.
UK Foreign Secretary raises IT searches at BBC offices with S Jaishankar
The issue was raised during their bilateral meeting, as per reports citing an interview with Cleverly, who is in India to participate in the two-day G20 Foreign Ministers meeting, which began here on Wednesday. Last month, income tax authorities had conducted "survey operations" at BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.
India seeks consensus with Russia, China on describing Ukraine conflict: Report
Last year, the G-20 leaders reached a consensus on the description of the war in Ukraine. India is now seeking to persuade Moscow and Beijing to agree on the same language. The latest round of meetings of the grouping comes as Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its second year.
'Perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable': Jaishankar's veiled attack on Pakistan
Jaishankar acknowledged that the past three years have been challenging for the world, with developing countries hit the hardest. The Covid-19 pandemic, rising fuel and food prices, and growing debt burdens have adversely affected people's enjoyment of human rights globally. Jaishankar stressed that collective efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals have been seriously set back.
UK Foreign Secretary in India, to launch scheme for young professionals
He's visiting India to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting here and to mark a new scheme allowing young Brits and Indians to live and work in each other's countries for up to two years, which was announced by the Home Secretary earlier this week. During a visit to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi on Wednesday, the Foreign Secretary will mark the opening.
February warmest in 122 years, summer to be hotter: IMD
In a press briefing, the IMD said that above normal maximum temperatures were experienced over most parts of north and northwest India and adjoining central India in February. "Below normal maximum temperature was observed over south peninsular India. Above normal maximum temperature probability could be predicted reasonably well over northwest, central, and northeast India," it said.
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi takes over as Western Naval Command chief
The take-over ceremony saw an impressive ceremonial parade held at the INS Shikra with top officers in attendance. Soon after take-over, Vice Admiral Tripathi paid homage to all personnel who have laid their lives for the nation by placing a floral wreath at the 'Gaurav Stambh' (Victory At Sea Memorial) at the Naval Dockyard here.
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