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During the visit, President Murmu will hold meetings with Romanian President Nicușor Dan and other senior leaders, address the India–Romania Business Forum, engage with parliamentarians and interact with the Indian community.
The government has taken serious note of reports alleging that advertisements linked to child sexual abuse material were being disseminated through social media platforms. A detailed report has been sought from the intermediary concerned, while the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also issued notices to the relevant social media platforms.
Addressing the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting, Jaishankar said the Indo-Pacific was facing an increasingly complex security environment and required stronger cooperation among regional countries. He reiterated India’s position that terrorism must receive zero tolerance and that those responsible for terrorist violence must face consequences.
The government’s approach is built around the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. These provisions require social-media platforms and other intermediaries to exercise due diligence and inform users against publishing or transmitting content that harms children or violates Indian law.
The relief consignment was handed over to the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority, which is responsible for coordinating its distribution among affected communities. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India stands with the Afghan people during this difficult period.
Rear Admiral You made the remarks at a reception held in New Delhi on July 21, 2026, to mark the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. He described India and China as important neighbours passing through critical stages of national development and rejuvenation.
The PESA Act was enacted under Article 243M(4)(b) of the Constitution to extend the provisions relating to Panchayati Raj institutions to Fifth Schedule Areas with specific modifications. As Panchayats function as institutions of local government under State laws, the implementation of PESA and the adoption of digital governance platforms in Scheduled Areas remain the responsibility of the respective State governments.
Delivering the inaugural address at the India–North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje on July 21, 2026, the President described the economic and commercial relationship between the two countries as a promising frontier with significant untapped potential.
The exhibition was inaugurated by India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, along with Anna Soave, Head of Country Programme at UN-Habitat Azerbaijan. The event was attended by diplomats, members of Azerbaijan’s Parliament, business representatives, travel industry stakeholders, media professionals, social media influencers and members of the Indian diaspora.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the proposed interoperability between UPI and Bizum is expected to simplify cross-border digital transactions for businesses, tourists and consumers, while strengthening financial connectivity between the two countries.
