Team England Playing XI: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Welcomed US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at Ministry of External Affairs. A wide-ranging conversation on the global strategic situation. Look forward to working with him on enhancing our Strategic Partnership: EAM Dr S Jaishankar
Discussions marginally focused on strategic situation in Indo-Pacific. US side briefed about recent visits in East Asia: Sources on EAM Dr S Jaishankar & US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III meeting
Afghanistan was addressed in some detail. Assessments were exchanged on the peace process and the ground situation, as also the concerns and interests of regional powers and neighbours. EAM appreciated the Biden Administration’s engagement with India on this issue: Sources
Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 on the Richter scale hit near Tokyo in Japan: National Center for Seismology
Tsunami advisories are currently in effect for coastal regions in Japan: Japan Meteorological Agency
Japan's Meteorological Agency has lifted a tsunami advisory that was issued after an earthquake hit northeastern Japan early Saturday evening: Japanese Media
Our relationship is a stronghold of free & open Indo-Pacific region. PM Modi stated India stands for freedom of navigation & freedom of overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce in adherence to international law. This reaffirms our shared vision for regional security: US Defence Secy
India is an increasingly important partner in rapidly shifting international dynamics. I reaffirm our commitment to a comprehensive forward-looking defense partnership with India as a central pillar of our approach to the Indo-Pacific region: US Defence Secy Lloyd J. Austin III
We also discussed engagement with like-minded partners through multilateral groupings like Quad & ASEAN. As Indo-Pacific region faces acute transnational challenges & challenges to a free &open regional order, cooperation among like-minded countries is imperative: US Defence Secy
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd James Austin III, who is on an official visit to India, called on PM Narendra Modi earlier today. Secretary Austin conveyed greetings of President Biden to the Prime Minister
PM welcomed the warm & close relationship b/w the 2 countries. PM outlined his vision for strategic partnership b/w the 2 countries & emphasized important role of bilateral defence cooperation in India-US ties. He requested Secy Austin to convey his best wishes to President Biden
Secretary Austin reiterated the US Govt’s continued commitment towards strengthening bilateral defence relations b/w the 2 countries. He expressed US’ strong desire to further enhance strategic partnership for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
Gurugram: MoS Home Nityanand Rai attends the 82nd anniversary parade of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Whenever there is a requirement for Central Armed Police Forces for elections, States ask for deployment of CRPF: DG CRPF Kuldiep Singh, on 82nd anniversary parade of the CRPF
CRPF plays a crucial role in dealing with naxalism. The law and order situation in the North-East has shown improvement. Besides, they have efficiently worked towards the security of pilgrim places like Vaishno Devi, Ram Janmabhoomi & Amarnath: DG CRPF
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine is safe & effective: European Medicines Agency
However, there are also still some uncertainties related to vaccines. We have seen some very rare case reports, describing specific unusual events of a combination of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia and bleeding: Sabine Straus, chair of EMA's safety committee (PRAC)
The evidence we have, as of now, is not sufficient to conclude with certainty whether these events are caused by vaccine or not. PRAC will gather more info on these conditions & it is important that these events are rare: Dr Sabine Straus, chair of EMA's safety committee (PRAC)