#ExpressExclusive: Slamming a set of what he called “self-appointed custodians of the world,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said,“India is not looking for their approval, is not willing to play the game they want to play.”

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In response to another RTI application by The Indian Express seeking information on the presentations made or proposed by the Speaker to resident Heads of Missions,the Lok Sabha Secretariat denied information citing Section 8 (1) (a)of RTI Act, which relates to national security.
#ExpressExclusive | Asked why the #MEA had sent these notes to the Lok Sabha Secretariat given its independent status, the spokesperson declined to comment: indianexpress.com/article/expres…
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