ASEAN-India engagement has evolved over the years into a deep, robust and multi-faceted partnership. ASEAN and India became Summit-level partners in 2002, and Strategic partners in 2012: MEA
The breadth of our partnership is covered by several Dialogue Mechanisms cutting across various sectors like defense, cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, commerce, telecommunications, agriculture, energy, environmental issues, tourism, etc: MEA
On #COVID19, PM stressed on leveraging strong ASEAN-India ties in fight against the pandemic. He welcomed ASEAN's initiatives to fight the pandemic and announced a contribution of USD 1 million to COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund: MEA
Discussions also covered regional & international issues of common interest & concern including South China Sea & Terrorism. Both sides noted importance of promoting a rules-based order in region including through upholding adherence to international law, especially UNCLOS: MEA
The leaders affirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, safety and security in the South China Sea in particular freedom of navigation and overflight: MEA
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All-India Senior Selection Committee met on Sunday to pick certain replacements for India's Tour of Australia, after receiving injury reports & updates from BCCI Medical Team. BCCI granted paternity leave to Virat Kohli. He'll return to India after first Test in Adelaide: BCCI
In consultation with Rohit Sharma, it has been decided to rest him for ODIs & T20Is in Australia to regain full fitness & he has been included in India’s Test squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Selection Committee added Sanju Samson as additional wicket-keeper to ODI squad: BCCI
Ishant Sharma is undergoing his rehab at National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Once he fully recovers & gains sufficient match fitness, he'll be added to Test squad. Varun Chakravarthy ruled out of T20I series owing to a shoulder injury. T Natarajan named as a replacement: BCCI
On Nov 6, the 8th round of India-China Corps Commander Level meeting was held in Chushul. The two sides had a candid, in-depth & constructive exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of India-China border areas: Government of India
Both sides agreed to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries (India and China), ensure their frontline troops to exercise restraint and avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation: Government of India
India & China agreed to maintain dialogue & communication through military & diplomatic channels, and, taking forward the discussions at this meeting, push for the settlement of other outstanding issues, so as to jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas: GoI
Haryana Assembly’s two-day session ends, multiple bills passed. Punjab Land Revenue (Haryana Amendment) bill 2020, under which co-sharers of land, that aren't blood relative will have to divide the land with mutual consent within a year, or govt will do it: Haryana Chief Minister
Haryana Municipal(2nd Amendment)Bill '20 passed, under which if 50% Councillors give notice for no-confidence motion against chairman, 75% vote against him, elected chairman can be removed. Same amendment brought in Haryana Municipal Corporation(2nd Amendment)Bill '20: Haryana CM
Under Haryana Panchayat Raj (Second Amendment) bill '20, 50% participation ensured for women, other 50% for 'other than women' including transgenders. 8% quote given to BC-A category in Block & Member Panchayat. 'Right to recall' given to members to vote out chairman: Haryana CM
We tried to let the SC function in a restricted way but realised it wasn't possible to safely continue court in that way... The pandemic was something as if heaven fell: Sharad Bobde, Chief Justice of India at India's first E-resource centre Nyay Kaushal, Nagpur, Maharashtra
But there is an old saying in law that let justice be done though the heavens may fall. I'm very proud to say that along with my colleagues, we have managed to ensure that the rule of law is maintained: Sharad Arvind Bobde, Chief Justice of India
Switching to the virtual platform created a problem. While justice continued to be administered uninterruptedly the access to it became technology-dependent, creating an obvious distinction between those who could afford technology & those who could not: Chief Justice of India
Delhi: India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue underway at Hyderabad House.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper are attending it.
Over the last two decades, our bilateral relationship has grown steadily. At a time when it is particularly important to uphold the rules-based international order...together we can make a real difference when it comes to regional & global challenges: EAM S Jaishankar
We are happy that we've completed the BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement), which will open new avenues in the information sharing. We are eager to discuss further issues with U.S.: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial dialogue
Bihar: Union Finance Minister & BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman releases BJP's manifesto for #BiharPolls, in Patna.
Bihar is one state where all citizens are politically sensitive & well informed. They know & understand the promises a party makes. If anyone raises questions on our manifesto, we can answer them with confidence as we fulfil what we promised: N Sitharaman in Patna.#BiharPolls
I appeal to all the people of the state to vote for NDA and make it win. Nitish Kumar will be the Chief Minister of Bihar for the next 5 years. Under his rule, Bihar will become a progressive & developed state of India: Union Finance Min & BJP leader N Sitharaman in Patna.