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TopicArindam Bagchi

Topic: Arindam Bagchi

After FT report on US ‘foiling plot to kill Pannun’, India says it got ‘inputs’ from US on crime nexus

MEA says inputs pertain to 'nexus' between organised criminals, terrorists & others, and that it takes such inputs seriously as 'it impinges on our national security interests as well'.

‘Participation is their decision’ — MEA on Canadian Speaker skipping P20 Summit amid diplomatic row

Ministry did not confirm nor deny reports that Canadian diplomats remain in India despite 'deadline' to leave or that Jaishankar & Canada counterpart Joly held secret meeting on row.

MEA says Afghan embassy’s closure ‘internal matter’, rejects claim of no diplomatic support from India

Embassy had cited 'notable absence of crucial support from host government' as one of reasons for closing. MEA will continue to assist Afghans, says its spokesperson.

MEA says talks ongoing on ‘modalities’ to achieve parity in diplomatic presence with Canada

MEA spokesperson Bagchi says 'given Canada's continuing interference in India's internal affairs, talks are ongoing on modalities of achieving parity in diplomatic presence'.

Afghan embassy in Delhi to close down in next 2 days? ‘Letter sent to MEA’ days after staff sacked

Diplomats wrote to ministry on Ambassador Farid Mamundzay's instruction, it is learnt. This comes months after power tussle emerged between previous Afghan democratic govt & Taliban regime.

Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh on 15 July, calls for Tibet’s autonomy from China

China had disapproved of PM Modi's birthday wishes to the Tibetan leader on 6 July; 'he is our honoured guest with a large following', India had responded.

Our defence is strong, says India on reports that Chinese hackers targeted Ladakh power grid

Power Minister R.K. Singh said protocols were put in place as far back in 2018 following previous attacks on the power-supply system.

No Indian student is hostage in Ukraine, foreign ministry rubbishes claims

Russia had said Wednesday that Ukrainian security forces were using students as ‘human shields’; Ukraine has also refuted this allegation.

Over 8,000 stranded Indians have left Ukraine, Moldova new land route for evacuation

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says as of now six evacuation flights have landed in India, bringing back around 1,400 citizens.

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History taker, not a history maker, Europe is entering the age of humiliation

The US (or China) acts. Europe reacts. The US (or China) moves decisively. The EU debates and dithers. It’s a broader pattern.

India wants Canada’s resources as nations build on truce, British Columbia’s Premier says

Premier David Eby, the leader of the minerals- and gas-rich province of British Columbia, spoke with executives at Tata Steel and Reliance Industries on a trade mission to India.

1st ever live battle array formation, Shaktibaan regiments—what’s new at the R-Day parade this yr

The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will showcase India’s operational synergy and self-reliance, highlighting combat readiness, indigenous weaponry and joint military operations.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.