British Lawmaker Deported From India
British Labour lawmaker Debbie Abrahams who is known for her criticism of Article 370’s abrogation was deported from India on Monday (17 February) after her visa was cancelled.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
‘The Only Issue Is Illegal Area Occupied By Pakistan’: MEA
Rejecting the offer from Guterres, Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asserted that the only issue to be addressed is the vacation of territories illegally occupied by the Pakistani regime.
India’s Neighbourhood First Policy- New Foreign Secy Shringla to Visit Dhaka First
According to the sources, Mr Modi wants to take the bilateral relationship forward which has been recognized as beyond strategic relationship. This time main focus of the bilateral talks will be defence cooperation, trade-related issues and people to people contact. Already both countries are in negotiations on two new rail connections other than present two operating — Moitri and Bandhan Express between Dhaka –Kolkata and Khulna –Kolkata.
India Urged to Extend Renewal Date of OCI Card Till Dec 31
In view of the inconvenience faced by the diaspora having OCI card in the US, an eminent Indian-American social activist has urged the Government of India to extend the date of its renewal till December 31.
EAM Jaishankar Meets US Representative to UN Kelly Craft
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) met Kelly Craft, US representative to the United Nations and said working closely on global issues is an integral part of India-US strategic partnership.
India, Portugal Sign Seven Agreements
India and Portugal signed seven agreements to boost cooperation in areas including maritime transport, port development and audio-visual co-production.
BIMSTEC Meet to Combat Drug Trafficking Day 2: Online Dark Net Markets, Pharma & Narcotics
The BIMSTEC Conference on Combating Drug Trafficking concluded in New Delhi yesterday. Over two days of extensive deliberations, the Conference provided a platform for partner nations to share ideas and exchange best practices required to combat the drug menace in the region.
Sri Lanka Engages Indian Navy to Carry Out Shore Based Survey
“Indian Navy”s Sandhayak class hydrographic survey ship, INS Jamuna, has been deployed to Sri Lanka based on a mutual agreement to carry out Joint Hydrographic Survey off the South West Coast of Sri Lanka,” Indian Navy spokesperson Vivek Madhwal told IANS.
Over 95% Public Grievances Disposed Under Modi Govt
Delivering the keynote address at the national Workshop on e-Office here, the Minister said that public grievances have increased from 2 lakh in 2014 to 19 lakh at present with more than 95% disposal of cases, adding that the Government in 2019 has received 18.7 lakh public grievances and disposed of 18.1 lakh of them.
Cabinet Approves MoU Between India & Iceland on Sustainable Fisheries Development
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of and approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Iceland in the field of Fisheries, according to a Press communication from PIB. The MoU was signed on 10 September 2019.
The salient features of the MoU are:
Creation of facilities for exchange of scientists and technical experts and their proper placement, especially in areas of estimating Total Allowable Catches in off-shore and deep sea areas.
Provision of training to fisheries professionals from key fisheries institutions in the various management aspects on areas of modern fisheries management and fish processing.
Exchange of scientific literature research findings and other information.
Exchange of experts/expertise to study the prospects of fishing.
Processing and marketing of products from high seas fisheries for entrepreneurship development.
The MoU is expected to strengthen the existing friendly relations between India and Iceland and enhance consultation and cooperation on fisheries including consultation on bilateral issues.