Foreign Secretary Vikrim Misri termed ‘imputations made completely unwarranted and unsubstantiated’; summon to Doval in Pannun case comes ahead of PM Modi’s 3-day visit to US.
Former Bangladesh PM wanted promises from New Delhi that it will keep trade and business ties intact and continue discussions with the new interim government, it is learnt.
Though war in Ukraine was not explicitly mentioned, MEA statement said Sullivan and Doval reiterated ‘need to work collectively to address global challenges to peace and security’.
NSA Ajit Doval met with US counterpart Jake Sullivan at 2nd meeting of initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology. Other areas of collaboration include space, biotechnology, AI.
When Modi stood on the cusp of being elected PM, he vowed to hunt down Dawood. That hasn’t been delivered on—but media seems determined to proclaim success, regardless.
Colombo Security Conclave held its 6th meeting in Mauritius & agreed to also enhance cooperation on cyber security, disaster relief, combating trafficking & tackling organised crime.
On 1 April 2000, former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee spoke at the Conference of Chief Executives of Public Sector Enterprises, emphasising the need to reform PSUs.
Working paper invited backlash from several farmers’ groups including BKU & BKS who opposed recommendation for import of genetically modified soybean & corn for oil extraction.
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