New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), through its official Fact Check unit, has flagged as fake a series of claims circulating on social media regarding India’s position in BRICS and alleged moves involving Pakistan.Taking to X, the MEA Fact Check handle on Wednesday issued a “Fake News Alert”, cautioning users against “false and baseless claims” being shared online.”Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media,” the post read.Th…
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Gandhinagar/Surat, April 29 (IANS) Preparations for the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) to be held in Surat on May 1 and 2 were reviewed in detail at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, as the state moves to position the event as a key platform for regional industrial expansion and investment promotion. Following the meeting, government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said VGRC is intended to go beyond a conventional conference and act as…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday received a phone call from Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi during which both ministers held a “detailed conversation” on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as well as bilateral relations. “Received a phone call from Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi of Iran this evening. Had a detailed conversation about various aspects of the current situation. We agreed to remain in close touch,” EAM Jaishankar po…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs on Wednesday expressed confidence in India’s economic trajectory, stating that the country possesses strong underlying dynamism that is likely to continue despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Sachs said India’s economy remains fundamentally robust and resilient, even as the global system grapples with significant shocks arising from ongoing conflicts, particularly in West Asia.“India has …
Moscow, April 29 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi next month, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. Addressing a media briefing in Moscow on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Lavrov will also hold discussions with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on bilateral ties, the schedule of contacts, especially the preparation of meetings of the Inte…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday busted an interstate fake visa and overseas job racket that allegedly duped hundreds of job seekers with promises of lucrative employment in countries such as Russia and Turkey, officials said. Three accused persons have been arrested, and several incriminating items, including victims’ passports, have been recovered. The arrested individuals have been identified as Salauddin Mansuri alias Haider Khan (38), a resident of Bihar…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) China’s growing global influence drew sharp attention at a US Senate hearing, with diplomatic nominees warning of Beijing’s expanding footprint across Latin America, Africa and parts of Eurasia.Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, several nominees flagged China’s economic and strategic outreach as a direct challenge to US interests.Juan Rodriguez, nominated as US ambassador to Guatemala, said: “China’s economic expansion in the Western H…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The United States is sharpening its military focus on China as its primary long-term strategic challenge, with senior commanders warning that cyber capabilities and special operations forces will be critical in maintaining an edge in an increasingly contested global environment.At a Senate hearing on the posture of US Special Operations Command and Cyber Command, Admiral Frank Bradley said American forces must simultaneously address multiple threats but remain oriente…
New York, April 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates, one of the top exporters of oil to India, announced on Tuesday that it was leaving the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, in a fallout from the Iran war, a group that has wielded power over the world price of oil. The UAE announcement, made through the official Emirates News Agency, WAM, said that this decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile.The UAE withdrawal, which ta…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday that discussions about the reform of the Security Council (UNSC) have increased and mentioned that UN has taken “small steps” in this regard. Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, Baerbock stated that P5 members are in attack of the charter of the UN during the current time.When asked about the efforts being made to reform the Security Council, Annalena Baerbock said, “Thi…