✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Sri Lanka on Friday awarded the construction of three solar and wind hybrid power generation facilities to an Indian company after scrapping a tender won by a Chinese firm. Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj has questioned the United Nations Security Council for not being able to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. The Union Cabinet has eased regulations to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country’s space sector. The relaxation of entry barriers, as outlined in the amended policy, Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. The Law Commission recommends a comprehensive law to address fraudulent marriages between NRIs, foreign citizens of Indian origin, and Indian citizens. It emphasizes mandatory registration of marriages, addressing divorce, Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. PM Modi on Wednesday (February 14) inaugurated Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi. This is the first Hindu temple in United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital. Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. BUDGET 2024 : India cuts aid to Maldives, grants to other foreign nations. (a) The government has reduced its overall allocation for aid to foreign countries for the forthcoming Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki on Sunday thanked PM Modi for congratulating Japan on its soft landing on the Moon. Suzuki stated that he looked forward to promoting Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Reciprocating Maldives, the largest opposition party in Bangladesh Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) launches ‘India Out’ movement. 2. Tarique Rahman—Sheik Hasina’s top rival, the ‘fugitive dark prince’ eyes BNP revival Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has asked the Indian government to withdraw the Indian troops from the island nation before 15 March. 2. PM Modi on Monday held a telephone Read more
✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS +++++++++++++++++++ #External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. INDIA REGISTERS ‘STRONG PROTEST’ AGAINST VISIT BY BRITISH ENVOY TO POK, CALLS IT ‘INFRINGEMENT OF SOVEREIGNTY’ : Terming the visit by the British High Commissioner in Islamabad, Jane Marriott, Read more