India This Week ~ April 1, 2022
India This Week ~ April 1, 2022
India This Week - April 1, 2022
Disengagement along LAC in Ladakh work in progress, ties with China not normal: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the current situation with China as a work in progress and discussed ongoing friction areas along the Line of Actual Control during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The completion of disengagement is crucial for deescalation talks, with the relationship not considered normal due to the large presence of Chinese troops near the LAC. Jaishankar highlighted the need for peace and tranquility in border areas and emphasized the importance of expediting the disengagement process.
India, UAE aim to achieve USD 250 billion in trade in goods and services: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal expressed hope for India and UAE to reach USD 250 billion in bilateral trade, emphasizing the significance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed between the two countries. Goyal praised the agreement as a defining strategic partnership of the 21st century and highlighted its potential to set a template for future agreements.
PM Modi hails Padma awardee 126-year-old Baba Sivanand for agility, calls him inspirational
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised 126-year-old Padma awardee Baba Sivanand for his passion for Yoga and dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Baba Sivanand's agility and commitment to Yoga were commended by PM Modi, who described him as an inspiration. The Prime Minister acknowledged Baba Sivanand's remarkable age and fitness, noting his exceptional abilities in performing Yoga.
