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‘Regrettable’ that OIC continues to be used by Pakistan for anti-India propaganda: MEA

‘Regrettable’ that OIC continues to be used by Pakistan for anti-India propaganda: MEA

With Kashmir being once again mentioned at the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) resolution, India called it "regrettable" that the Islamic Grouping cotinues to be used by Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, "It is regrettable that OIC continues to allow itself to be used by a certain country, which has an abominable record on religious tolerance, radicalism and persecution of minorities, to indulge in anti-India propaganda." The resolution after the 47th foreign minister meeting in Niger's capital Niamey had made a mention on Kashmir. This year's statement by…
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China proposes pullback at Pangong, India considers offer

China proposes pullback at Pangong, India considers offer

Six months after PLA troops came in 8 km west of the point which India says marks the Line of Actual Control on the north bank of Pangong Tso to trigger a military standoff in Ladakh, China has proposed moving its troops back to Finger 8, and return of troops by the two sides to their original locations on the south bank of the lake. The proposal also includes moving back tanks and artillery to the depth areas on either side to reduce chances of any incident…
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PM Narendra Modi hits out at Pakistan, says ‘repeated attempts being made to rake bilateral issues at SCO meet’

PM Narendra Modi hits out at Pakistan, says ‘repeated attempts being made to rake bilateral issues at SCO meet’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday indirectly slammed Pakistan calling it "unfortunate that there are unnecessary and repeated attempts to bring bilateral issues in the SCO agenda, which is in violation of SCO Charter and Shanghai spirit". Addressing the 20th Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State via video-conferencing, PM Modi said, "It is unfortunate that repeated attempts are being made to unnecessarily bring bilateral issues into the SCO agenda which goes against the consensus." In the virtual meet, PM Modi said that…
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Diwali gift for India! Saudi Arabia removes PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan from Pakistan’s map

Diwali gift for India! Saudi Arabia removes PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan from Pakistan’s map

In what is being termed as a ''Diwali gift for India'', Saudi Arabia has removed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan from Pakistan’s map. According to media reports, Saudi Arabia had released a 20 Riyal banknote to commemorate its presidency of organising the G-20 Summit on November 21-22.  It was further reported that the world map displayed on the banknote initially showed Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Kashmir as parts of Pakistan but it was removed later. Media reports say that Saudi Arabia`s step is nothing short of an attempt…
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India to participate in global aid conference for Rohingya refugees

India to participate in global aid conference for Rohingya refugees

India has been invited for a conference calling for global aid for Rohingya refugees. The event is co-hosted by US, UK, EU and UN Refugee Agency. The aim of the conference is to generate funds to support Rohingyas who have been displaced from Myanmar. Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Anurag Srivastava said, "On the issue of displaced persons from Myanmar's Rakhine state, as a neighbour of both Bangladesh and Myanmar, India has stakes in the issue. We are committed to ensuring early, safe and sustainable…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to visit India in October, several meetings scheduled: MEA

Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to visit India in October, several meetings scheduled: MEA

Russia President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in October, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday (August 6, 2020). Several high-level exchanges between India and Russia are set to take place, including the annual bilateral summit. MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that recently the two sides discussed regional and international issues. "There is a full calendar of forthcoming high-level exchanges between the two sides. The SCO and BRICS foreign ministers meetings, the NSAs' meeting, the Defence ministers' meeting are scheduled. Of course, we have…
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India expects China to sincerely ensure expeditious restoration of peace and tranquility along LAC: MEA

India expects China to sincerely ensure expeditious restoration of peace and tranquility along LAC: MEA

Addressing a press conference, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "India and China are having dialogues and discussions through established military channel." India on Thursday reiterated its stand urging China to sincerely ensure “expeditious restoration” of peace and tranquillity in the border areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The border tension between India and China escalated on June 15 when 20 Indian Army personnel were martyred after violent clashes with Chinese troops along the LAC in Galwan Valley of eastern Ladakh.…
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China’s claim over Galwan Valley ‘exaggerated and untenable’, asserts MEA

China’s claim over Galwan Valley ‘exaggerated and untenable’, asserts MEA

Taking strong exception to China claiming sovereignty over the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava on Wednesday (June 18) said that these "exaggerated and untenable claims" are contrary to the understanding reached between the two nations to resolve the border issue. "As we have conveyed earlier today, External Affairs Minister and the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China had a phone conversation on recent developments in Ladakh," Srivastava said. "Both sides have agreed that the overall situation should be handled in…
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Eastern Ladakh standoff: Indian, Chinese armies agree to resolve issue through talks

Eastern Ladakh standoff: Indian, Chinese armies agree to resolve issue through talks

Indian and Chinese military commanders agreed to peacefully resolve the current border issue in eastern Ladakh in accordance with bilateral pacts as well as the agreement reached between leadership of the two countries, the External Affairs Ministry said on Sunday The two sides held high-level military talks on Saturday in an attempt to resolve the month-long bitter standoff in mountainous eastern Ladakh "Both sides agreed to peacefully resolve the situation in the border areas in accordance with various bilateral agreements and keeping in view the agreement between…
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Ladakh standoff: India asks China to reduce mobilisation of troops at LAC

Ladakh standoff: India asks China to reduce mobilisation of troops at LAC

Senior military commanders of India and China held crucial talks on Saturday (June 6) in order to defuse the mounting tension along the border. The India delegation was led by Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps while Major General Liu Lin, Commander of the South Xinjiang military region, led the Chinese side. The meeting was held at Moldo, opposite Chushul in eastern Ladakh.  "A meeting was held between the Corps Commander based in Leh and the Chinese Commander on 6 June 2020 in…
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