INDIA THIS WEEK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2022 A W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r Fe a t u r i n g N e w s & Tr e n d s f r o m t h e I n d i a n S u b - C o n t i n e n t P u b l i s h e d f r o m t h e U S C a p i t a l Website: www.indiathisweek.online Vol. 30 No: 47 • WASHINGTON D.C • Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 • e-mail: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday • November 25, 2022 Australian Parliament passes trade deal with India C a n b e r r a [Australia], November 22 (ANI): Australian Prime MinisterAnthonyAlbanese on Tuesday announced that country’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India has passed through its Parliament. “BREAKING: Our Free Trade Agreement with India has passed through parliament,” Albanese tweeted. This comes a few days after Albanese said that he will visit India in March next year. He announced this on the sidelines of the 17th edition of the G20 summit. “I also met with Prime Minister Modi of India, where we discussed the finalization of the closer economic cooperation agreement between Australia and India, which we regard as being very important for expanding the economic relationship between Australia and India. I will visit India in March,” said Albanese while addressing the presser on Wednesday. “We’ll take a business delegation to India. And that will be an important visit and an upgrade in the relationship that we have between our two nations,” he added. Last week, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said that the trade agreement with India presents an enormous opportunity for Australian services companies and professionals accessing the Indian market. “The quality of this Agreement, in terms of market access and opportunity for Australian businesses, demonstrates India’s commitment to our bilateral economic partnership,” Farrell said. “India presents unparalleled growth opportunities forAustralian business across a range of sectors, from food and agriculture, technology and green energy, to health and education services,” he added. The AustraliaIndia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) was signed on April 2. According to the Australian government, the agreement will secure Australia’s foothold in the world’s fastest-growing large economy and enable Australian businesses to unlock or expand their operations in a market of nearly one and a half billion consumers. (ANI) ENDS JANUARY 3 NX F SPORT ALL-NEW RX ES F SPORT KHUSHI JO SIRF SEASON NAHIN, SAALON CHALE Sometimes the best gifts are the experiences that keep on giving, season after season. ©2022 Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 1
November 25, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets counterparts from US and Australia in Cambodia Siem Reap [Cambodia], November 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today met counterparts from Australia and the United States in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Singh held a meeting with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles in Cambodia. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed boosting defence ties and strengthening cooperation between India and Australia. Notably, Rajnath Singh arrived in Siem Reap on November 21 to co-chair the India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting and attend the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus). Taking to his official Twitter handle, Rajnath Singh said, “Insightful deliberations with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Mr. @RichardMarlesMP on boosting defence ties and deepening cooperation between India & Australia in Siem Reap, Cambodia today.” Sharing details regarding his meeting with Rajnath Singh, Richard Marles in a tweet said that they discussed shared ambitions for future cooperation between the two nations and reviewed the growth of the defence partnership in 2022. Richard Marles tweeted, “Great to see @rajnathsingh today to reflect on the significant growth of our defence partnership in 2022 and discuss our shared ambitions for future cooperation. Australia and India are great friends and we share an interest in an open, prosperous and secure IndoPacific.” During his visit to Cambodia, Rajnath Singh held a meeting with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. Singh tweeted, “Delighted to meet the US Secretary of Defence, Mr Lloyd J. Austin in Siem Reap.” He also met New Zealand Defence Minister Peeni Henare in Cambodia. Rajnath Singh tweeted, “Had a wonderful interaction with the Defence Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Peeni Henare.” Earlier on November 21, Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Cambodia General TEA Banh. During the meeting, Rajnath Singh and TEA Benh noted the shared rich cultural and historic linkages between India and Cambodia. The two leaders recognised Angkor Wat, an ancient temple complex in Cambodia, as the symbol of the “long-lasting ties” between the two nations, the Ministry of Defence said in the press release. This year, India and Cambodia are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic ties. In the meeting, Rajnath Singh congratulated Cambodia on the chairmanship of ASEAN and ADMM Plus in 2022. The two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of defence cooperation and discussed mutually beneficial avenues for furthering the bilateral relations between both nations. Notably, India and Cambodia will cochair the maiden IndiaASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting on November 22 to commemorate the 30 years of diplomatic ties between India and Cambodia. The India-ASEAN meeting will be presided over by Rajnath Singh. He will also participate in the ADMM Plus meeting on November 23. “Various initiatives to boost India-ASEAN partnership are planned to be announced during the meeting. On November 23, 2022, Cambodia, as the chair of the ADMM Plus meeting, will host the 9th annual meeting and the Raksha Mantri will address the forum. He will also call on the Prime Minister of Cambodia during the visit,” the Ministry of Defence said in the press release. (ANI)
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November 25, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK India committed to strengthen defence relations with ASEAN: Rajnath Singh in Cambodia Siem Reap [Cambodia], November 22 (ANI): Union Defence Minister, who is in Cambodia to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meet (ADMM) Plus, said on Tuesday that India is committed to the implementation of various initiatives to offer its capacities and experience for strengthening IndiaASEAN defence relations. “Indiaiscommitted to the implementation of various initiatives and continues to offer its capacities and experience for strengthening the IndiaASEAN defence relations,” the defence minister tweeted. Singh is on an official visit to Cambodia on November 22-23 at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Cambodia Samdech Pichey Sena TEA Banh. Cambodia, as the current chair of ASEAN, is hosting the (ADMM Plus) meeting this year. United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin took to his Twitter handle and said that IndiaUS continue to make strides in strengthening the defence ties with each other as both countries share a common vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. “Great meeting with my friend @rajnathsingh at the ADMM-Plus today. We’re continuing to make strides From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- November 25, 2022 Thanksgiving By Ella Wheeler Cox ( 1850-1919) We walk on starry fields of white And do not see the daisies; For blessings common in our sight We rarely offer praises. We sigh for some supreme delight To crown our lives with splendor, And quite ignore our daily store Of pleasures sweet and tender. Our cares are bold and push their way Upon our thought and feeling. They hand about us all the day, Our time from pleasure stealing. So unobtrusive many a joy We pass by and forget it, But worry strives to own our lives, And conquers if we let it. There’s not a day in all the year But holds some hidden pleasure, And looking back, joys oft appear To brim the past’s wide measure. But blessings are like friends, I hold, Who love and labor near us. We ought to raise our notes of praise While living hearts can hear us. Full many a blessing wears the guise Of worry or of trouble; Far-seeing is the soul, and wise, Who knows the mask is double. But he who has the faith and strength To thank his God for sorrow Has found a joy without alloy To gladden every morrow. We ought to make the moments notes Of happy, glad Thanksgiving; The hours and days a silent phrase Of music we are living. And so the theme should swell and grow As weeks and months pass o’er us, And rise sublime at this good time, A grand Thanksgiving chorus. in enhancing our defence cooperation as we advance our shared vision for a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific,” Austin tweeted. Notably, the maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting was held today at Siem Reap, Cambodia to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of India-ASEAN relations in 2022, which has also been designated as ‘ASEAN- INDIA THIS WEEK Address: P.O. Box 352, Bryans Road, MD 20616 Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 www.indiathisweek.online India This Week is published every Friday by ADV Solutions Inc, Views expressed in this paper are those of the individual writers and not necessarily of India This Week. India This Week accepts no liability for the errors in advertisements or in any of its reports. For remedial actions any errors should be brought to the attention of the editor by the information provided below. Publisher: Chief Editor: Contributing Editors: Dr. Babu Stephen Rajan George Saju Mathew Isaac George Asst. Editors: Manu Jacob Sherena Panjikkaran Special Business Correspondent Elisha B. Pulivarti Business Coordinators Rajan C. 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Since 2017, the ADMM-Plus Ministers have been meeting annually to further the dialogue and cooperation between ASEAN and the Plus countries. India and ASEAN elevated their relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ in November 2022. Moreover, Rajnath Singh also met his Australian counterpart and held bilateral discussions. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Rajnath Singh said, “Insightful deliberations with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Mr. @RichardMarlesMP on boosting defence ties and deepening cooperation between India & Australia in Siem Reap, Cambodia today.” Sharing details regarding his meeting with Rajnath Singh, Richard Marles in a tweet said that they discussed shared ambitions for future cooperation between the two nations and reviewed the growth of the defence partnership in 2022. Richard Marles tweeted, “Great to see @rajnathsingh today to reflect on the significant growth of our defence partnership in 2022 and discuss our shared ambitions for future cooperation. Australia and India are great friends and we share an interest in an open, prosperous and secure IndoPacific.” (ANI) FOR ADVERTISEMENTS CALL: 301-917-4800; 301-445-0200 E-MAIL: INDIATHISWEEKADS@GMAIL.COM INDIATHISWEEK.ONLINE
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November 25, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK India-UAE bilateral trade to surpass Initial size of Ind-Aus USD 88 billion this year trade deal can go up to USD 45-50 bn in next 5-6 years: Piyush Goyal New Delhi [India], November 22 (ANI): United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in India for a two-day official visit to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. During his official visit, UAE Foreign Minister also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well. The relationship between India and UAE has seen transformational changes since 2014. India and UAE have projected to surpass bilateral trade worth USD 88 billion this year. After USA and China, UAE became India’s 3rd largest trading partner. During the five months, between April and August of the Current Fiscal Year (CFY), the bilateral trade stands at USD 36.82 bn. Projected to surpass USD 88 billion for CFY as compared to USD 73 billion for the last Fiscal Year. In the last 8 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited UAE four times. Even the Foreign Ministers have met four times in the last three months. UAE signed its first-ever Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) agreement with India in February this year. It was the first for India in the last ten years. It entered into force in May 2022. The bilateral trade for AprilAugust of CFY was 38 per cent higher as compared to the corresponding period last year. For this period, exports increased by 27 per cent while imports surged by 45 per cent largely due to higher crude prices. Both countries are also discussing making use of UPI as a payment platform for remittances from the 3.5 million-strong Indian community in the UAE. Over USD 10 billion of investments have come from the UAE. These include some big ticket investments such as USD 2 billion in Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail (June 2020), USD 2 bn in Adani (renewable energy, Apr 2022), USD 1 billion in TATA Motors (electric vehicles, Oct 2021). It is a two-way investment with Reliance having invested USD 2 billion in petrochemicals JV in the UAE (Dec 2021). The leaders have also launched a Joint Vision Document. It gives bilateral relations an economic thrust and futuristic trajectory. The Vision Document is a roadmap for a further foray into newer areas, such as – the establishment of IIT, Green Hydrogen cooperation, fintech, setting up of a dedicated food corridor, health cooperation (including development projects in Africa), skills, defense exports, etc. The Government has given 26 acres of land for the construction of a Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi. Under I2U2 both countries are discussing an investment of USD 2 billion from the UAE to develop food corridors in India and another USD 300 million for building a 300 GW hybrid (wind and solar) power plant. The relationship between the two countries has become stronger with time. UAE has been invited to attend the G-20 Summit as a special invitee. (ANI) a few hundred start-ups but today the number has crossed 70,000.” The Defence Minister also cited that the world now listens to India in big forums. “I take pride in saying that India’s words are listened to carefully even in the big forums of the world today. India’s stature has increased in the world, and big countries pay attention to what India says on any issue,” he added. He also recalled that there was a point when India used to be number one in scientific technology. “The concept of zero was given to the world by India. The concept of Quadratic equation was also given by India,” he added. The Defence Minister also called out ‘illiteracy’ as the major reason for poverty and unemployment “When I talk about education, I mean both theoretical and practical. We should not only have knowledge but also wisdom,” he added. (ANI) India knows how to give reply to the countries who tease: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh By Sahil Pandey Udupi (Karnataka) [India], November 18 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India has led the world on the issue of terrorism those countries who consider terrorism as their tool, also know that India can give a befitting reply. “India has led the world on the issue of terrorism. The countries who consider terrorism as their tool know well that India does not unnecessarily tease any country, and it knows how to give a befitting reply to those who tease India,” said Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. His remarks came while addressing the Convocation ceremony of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Udupi, Karnataka. He also compared the start-up culture before 2014 and said, “Earlier there was no startup ecosystem in the country, but in the last 7-8 years, the picture has changed. Before 2014, there were hardly New Delhi [India], November 22 (ANI): After the announcement of the passing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India by the Australian parliament, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the initial size of bilateral trade between India-Australia can go up to around USD 45-50 billion in the next 5-6 years. While addressing the presser, Goyal said, “Initial size of bilateral trade between India-Australia Economic Cooperation Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) can go up to around USD 45-50 billion in the next 5-6 years.” “It is a landmark moment for Australia and India, would like to congratulate the PMs of India and Australia for achieving this significant milestone today. These are 2 democracies with shared interests on the world stage,” Goyal said. Earlier today, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the country’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India has passed through its Parliament. “BREAKING: Our Free Trade Agreement with India has passed through parliament,” Albanese tweeted. It is pertinent to mention that the AustraliaIndia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) was signed on April 2. During the conference, Goyal said this is the first time in “Australian history” that they’re giving duty-free import on 100 per cent of items. He further said that this is also the first Trade Agreement with a developed country after a decade. Talking about the relationship shared between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Australian government, Goyal called it a “strong bond” and said that the FTA is a big recognition of India’s growing stature and capabilities that businesses provide to the world both in goods and services. “The textile sector will benefit. Gem and jewelry sector are also excited as they will be able to sell their high-value jewelry in Australia,” the minister said. “The wine industry has welcomed this trade. The Indian wine industry will grow. The Indian wine industry would be able to export Indian wine to Australia,” he added. He also said that with the FTA, the pharma industry will get a big boost as medicines have already gone through a rigorous approval process from the USA. And the UK will have a fast-track mechanism to get approval in the Australian regulatory system. “Visas for Indian chefs and Yoga instructors along with the assurance that every child who goes from India to Australia will be given an opportunity for employment there. STEM graduates, doctoral students will get 4 years of work visa in Australia. Postgraduate will get 3 years’ work visa,” he added. (ANI)
FRIDAY Central Railway dismantles Mumbai’s Carnac Bridge before time M u m b a i (Maharashtra) [India], November 20 (ANI): Central Railway was able to successfully dismantle the Carnac Bridge before time, said a press release issued by the public relations department, Central Railway at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. Central Railways carried out a 27-hour block to successfully dismantle the Carnac Bridge, The 150-year-old bridge was located between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Masjid Bunder on the suburban line in Mumbai. Central Railway dismantled the Carnac Bridge during the 27-hour block that was planned from 23.00 hours on November 19 to 02.00 hours on November 21, the release stated. As per the release, innovative planning was done to carry out the mammoth task by taking a cue from the past blocks. “Hundred per cent removal of trough and slab concrete, and removal of pathways in the available corridor margins before the block day and standby cranes helped to complete the work before time,” it said. General manager, Central Railway, Anil Kumar Lahoti said extensive preparatory work, innovative scheme, meticulous planning and coordination with local civic bodies helped in completing the enormous task ahead of schedule. “It was a huge and challenging task as traffic on all lines and CSMT station was completely shut. Deployment of multiple large-capacity cranes and other machinery with extensive manpower and teamwork facilitated expeditious completion of the work. This mega traffic block was also utilised to carry out other maintenance work of the track,” he said. Lahoti further said that helpdesks were provided to ensure that the passengers do not face inconvenience. “The helpdesks were provided at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Byculla, Dadar, Thane, Vadala Road and Panvel, Nasik, Pune and other major stations. They are manned by ticket checking staff and are aided by RPF and station staff. Extra reservation/ cancellation counters were also opened at important stations and additional ATVM facilitators have been pressed into service for the benefit of passengers,” he said. He said continuous announcements were being made regarding short origination, termination, rescheduling of mail/express trains and information on suburban trains. “Information about the block and its repercussions were published in newspapers and electronic media like News Channels and FM channels well in advance and widely circulated through bulk SMS and through official social media handles of Central Railway like Twitter, Facebook, Koo, YouTube and Instagram,” he said. Central Railways also appreciated the support of its passengers in its release. Central Railway appreciates the support of its passengers in carrying out this important block, which was supervised by a team of Central Railway officers, inspectors and engineers. NOVEMBER 25, 2022 9 Budget 2023-24: Sitharaman to begin pre-budget consultations New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will start her pre-budget meetings from Monday with industry leaders and experts in infrastructure and climate change, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday. The meetings will be held virtually by Sitharaman seeking suggestions for the 2023-24 budget-making from stakeholders. “Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman willstarther#PreBudget2023 consultations with different stakeholder Groups from tomorrow, 21st Nov 2022, (ANI) in New Delhi, in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2023-24. The meetings will be held virtually,” said in a tweet. “Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman will be holding her 1st #PreBudget2023 consultations with the of captains from Industry and experts of #Infrastructure and #ClimateChange in two groups, tomorrow, 21st Nov. 2022, in forenoon and afternoon,” the ministry said in another tweet. It will be the last full budget for Modi 2.0 before the Lok Sabha elections to be held in April-May of 2024. The requirement of funds for all categories of expenditures along with receipts of Ministries/ Departments will be discussed during the pre-budget meetings, the ministry had said earlier. “Requirement of funds for all categories of expenditures along with receipts of Ministries/ Departments will be discussed during the pre-budget meetings,” the Budget Division of the finance ministry had said. Final ceilings will be decided separately by the Ministry of Finance latest by January 10, 2023, after an assessment of fiscal space, it added. In financial parlance, the maximum permitted level in a financial transaction is called the ceiling. Finally, the Budget for 2023-24 is likely to be tabled on February 1. (ANI)
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