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London: 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.  … [Read more...] about Diwali gift for India! Saudi Arabia removes PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan from Pakistan’s map

Amid protests in some Muslim countries over Macron’s defence of the publication of the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed, there was support for the French president from European states such as the UK. Foreign secretary Dominic Raab said the UK stands with France “in sorrow, shock and solidarity at the horrifying events in Nice” and he offered “every support to the French people in pursuing those responsible for this appalling attack”. … [Read more...] about India backs Macron after attacks by Pakistan, Turkey; says no justification for terror

Following the sixth round of military talks, the two sides announced a slew of decisions including not to send more troops to the frontline, refrain from unilaterally changing the situation on the ground and avoid taking any actions that may further complicate matters. The sixth round of talks took place with a specific agenda of exploring ways to implement a five-point agreement reached between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at a meeting in Moscow on September 10 on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conclave. … [Read more...] about Military talks with China have no link with ‘any extraneous issue’: India

The economic impact of pandemic has been the biggest challenge. During the first phase of the crisis, we announced a massive 266 billion dollar stimulus and support package, amounting to almost 10% of our GDP, directed at helping low-income groups, migrants and those in the informal economy who were affected by the lockdown, marginal farmers, and small businesses. We deferred tax payments, injected liquidity into the economy and lowered interest rates. We inaugurated a food transfer programme that ensured extra rations to 800 million people. This programme, the world’s largest and covering a population larger than that of the continent of Europe, is still under operation. … [Read more...] about India dealt China border crisis with firmness and maturity: Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla in Paris

Co-chairman and Managing Director of Dr Reddy`s Laboratories G.V. Prasad in a statement said "This is a significant development that allows us to commence the clinical trials in India and we are committed to bringing in a safe and efficacious vaccine to combat the pandemic." … [Read more...] about Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine made by Russia gets nod for clinical trials in India