Indo-Pacific reflects the reality of globalisation, the emergence of multipolarity & the benefits of rebalancing. It means the overcoming of the cold war & rejection of bipolarity & dominance: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at the Indo Pacific business summit
It is an expression of our collective interest in promoting global prosperity & securing global comments: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar at the Indo Pacific business summit
India is coming out of the second wave & will witness a strong economic recovery. It will be a more dynamic & friendlier business destination. We will continue to be an engine of growth for the global economy: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar (1/2)
We will be very much a part of more reliable & resilient supply chains that the post-Covid world requires. International cooperation especially among businesses will be very much a key to the better world that we all seek: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar (2/2)
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In 2021-22, budget allocation is Rs3,08,727 cr, an increase of 20.70%. Devolution of Central taxes for WB was Rs58,962.55 cr in Union Budget 2020-21, the actual devolution we received was Rs44,737.1 cr, i.e., Rs14,225.54 cr has been reduced from our money: WB CM Mamata Banerjee
Similarly, in 2019-20, state did not receive devolution amount of Rs 11,000 cr. Our money has not been given to us. We will receive outstanding amount of Rs 33,314 cr from Centre with regard to centrally sponsored schemes. We are deprived of about Rs 60,000 cr: Mamata Banerjee
The prices had increased 4 times in a week and increased 10-12 times. Centre earned Rs3.71 lakh cr though petrol, diesel from people. Don't you think Narendra Modi is cutting the pockets of the common people & filling his own pockets?: WB CM Mamata Banerjee on fuel prices
Justice Kaushik Chanda declines to recuse from hearing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's election petition against LoP Suvendu Adhikari
Calcutta High Court imposes a fine of Rs 5 lakhs on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for putting the judiciary in a bad light. The amount will be used for lawyers families who have been affected by COVID19
#UPDATE | Justice Kaushik Chanda decides to recuse himself from the case
International community acknowledged that threat of terrorism is grave & universal & can only be defeated by collective efforts of all UN member states, without any exception: India's Ambassador to the UN on Adoption of Resolution on7th Review of Global Counter Terrorism Strategy
It was agreed that terrorism in all its forms &manifestations should be condemned, there cannot be any exception/justification for any act of terrorism, regardless of motivations behind such acts&wherever, whenever&by whomsoever committed: TS Tirumurti, India's Ambassador to UN
It was also recognized that the menace of terrorism can't be & should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. However, it is essential for all member states to not only not squander the gains of what we have achieved so far...: TS Tirumurti
We have seen reports on the demise of Father Stan Swamy. He was arrested & detained by the National Investigation Agency following due process under law. Because of the specific nature of charges against him, his bail applications were rejected by the courts: MEA (1/4)
Authorities in India act against violations of law & not against legitimate exercise of rights. All such actions are strictly in accordance with law. In view of his ailing health, Bombay HC had allowed his medical treatment at a private hospital since May 28: MEA (2/4)
His health & medical treatment was being closely monitored by the courts. He passed away on July 5 following medical complications. India’s democratic & constitutional polity is complemented by an independent judiciary, range of national...: MEA (3/4)