INDIA THIS WEEK FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2023 1 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. 31 No 24 • WASHINGTON D.C • Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 • e-mail: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday • June 16, 2023 “Discussed preparations for upcoming US visit of PM Modi,” Jaishankar after meeting Jake Sullivan New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s ensuing US visit. The minister discussed the preparations for the upcoming visit of PM Modi and global strategic developments from the perspective of the India-US partnership. Following their meeting, Jaishankar tweeted, “Great to meet US NSA @jakesullivan46 in South Block today morning. Our conversation focused on preparing for PM @narendramodi’s upcoming US visit. Also discussed global strategic developments from the perspective of our partnership.” A day ago, Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed matters Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 13 (ANI): Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said an action plan is being put in place to tackle medical and health emergencies. Mandavia said this after reviewing the preparatory measures being taken by the Centre and Gujarat administration on Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ with Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel, the Gujarat health minister at Bhuj in Gujarat. The union minister has assured the Centre’s assistance to the State, a statement said. Mandaviya said that the cyclone situation is being closely monitored in conjunction with States and regional offices of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and central medical quick response teams were kept on standby. The union minister further said that shelter homes are being set up with arrangements for rations and meals. Earlier today Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the preparedness for cyclone ‘Biparjoy’. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and MPs from eight likely affected districts in the state, which the cyclone could impact, virtually participated in the meeting. The extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘Cyclone Biparjoy‘ weakened today into a of bilateral cooperation here in Delhi. During the meeting, the two leaders also reviewed progress under the India-US Initiative on Critical & Emerging Technologies (iCET). After the meeting, a tweet by Prime Minister Modi said, “Glad to receive US National Security Advisor @JakeSullivan46. Reviewed progress under India-US Initiative on Critical & Emerging Technologies (iCET) and other issues of bilateral cooperation. Look forward to meeting @POTUS @JoeBiden during my upcoming State Visit to the US.”Sullivan is on an official visit to New Delhi from June 13-14, at the invitation of Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The two officials have frequently had indepth meetings on a wide range of bilateral, regional, and international issues. A delegation of senior US government officials and leaders of the US industry accompanied Sullivan. National Security Advisor of the US Jake very severe cyclonic storm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said adding that it is expected to cross Gujarat‘s Saurashtra and Kutch regions on June 15. Six multidisciplinary Central Quick Response Medical Teams pooled in from the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and Safdarjung Hospital Delhi, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (New Delhi), AIIMS (Jodhpur) and AIIMS (Nagpur), are kept ready to be mobilised in the event of any requirement for providing emergency care and services, according to a statement. Besides, the statement said that teams from NIMHANS, Bengaluru are also on standby to provide psychosocial care and aid to any affected population.The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) in all States have been tasked to conduct post-disaster disease surveillance through the Sullivan who is on a twoday India visit met his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval yesterday and held restricted discussions on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Later, they both attended the second Track 1.5 discourse hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The first edition of this dialogue was organised by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC on January 30 this year, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addressing the gathering in Delhi, Sullivan said that US President Joe Biden was thrilled to see what is happening here and to watch how things unfold. State or district surveillance units for timely detection of any disease outbreak of any epidemic-prone diseases in the aftermath of cyclone. In case of any logistic requirement by the States, HLL Lifecare Ltd. has been tasked with supply of Cyclone Biparjoy: Action plan being put in place to tackle medical, health emergencies: Union Minister Mandaviya Remember: I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.” – King Solomon CYCLONE BIPARJOY SEE PAGE 4
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June 16, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Cyclone Biparjoy: Action plan being put in place to tackle medical, health emergencies: Union Minister Mandaviya CYCLONE BIPARJOY FROM PAGE 1 the same, the statement said. IMD Director Manorama Mohanty today in an update regarding the movement of Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea said, “The Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm has weakened into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm last night around 11:30 pm. It was moving with a speed of 10 kmph mostly north-northwesterly, and the movement will continue near northerly till 14th morning. After that, it will move north-northeastwards. It is likely to cross the Katch coast near Mandvi to Karachi (Pakistan) near Jakkau (Gujarat) port”, she said. Wind and rainfall can be expected over the affected districts from today onwards, she said.”With the impact of the cyclone and its outer band – Heavy to Very Heavy and even extremely heavy rainfall is likely over the coastal districts of Saurashtra-Katch from today onwards. Wind will be very strong, a wind warning has been issued. The sea conditions will be very rough till the morning of June 14th. Sea conditions will range between high to phenomenal during June 15 and after that the conditions will vary between rough to very rough, she said. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra also warned of increasing wind speeds across and off the coasts of Gujarat over the next two days. He said that the wind speeds in the coastal districts of Gujarat until Kutch are expected to go upto 65-75 kmph tomorrow and around 125135 kmph on Thursday due to the approaching Cyclone Biparjoy. “The wind speed is picking up in Porbandar, Devbhoomi Dwarka districts upto Kachchh, to go up to 65-75 kmph tomorrow and on 15th June, wind speed in Dwarka, Jamnagar, Kachchh and Morbi districts of Gujarat will be around 125-135 kmph and gusting to 150 kmph. It could have extensive damaging potential”, warned the IMD Director General. Sumit Thakur the chief public relations officer (CPRO) of Western Railway said that till now 69 trains have been cancelled in view of the cyclone. “Today or tomorrow cyclone is going to hit in Gujarat seashore. Western Railway has prepared for it and our senior officers are also there. At stations we have deployed our senior officers and we have stored the materials which can be used when a cyclone will hit Gujarat,” he said. The railway CPRO said that wind speed is being monitored and station masters have been instructed to regulate or stop trains when the wind velocity exceeds 60 kmph. “We are continuously putting the information and also issuing the press advisory and we have also issued the toll-free no. from which people can contact us. Indian Army said it has also prepared itself to provide succour to locals post the landfall of the cyclone in Gujarat. The flood relief columns have been rehearsed and kept ready at Bhuj, Jamnagar, Gandhidham, Dharangdhra, Vadodara and Gandhinagar as well as at forward locations at Naliya, Dwarka and Amreli, a statement said. The Army authorities have also jointly planned the relief operations with civil administration as well as NDRF. The interaction has given all agencies involved in Disaster Management a platform to share their best practices and gain from each other. Representatives of Indian Army also attended the meeting chaired by the chief minister and pledged total support during the time of crisis. The resources have also been made available from neighbouring Rajasthan as well to ensure minimisation of any loss due to the gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Gujarat‘s Commissioner of Relief Alok Kumar Pandey said that a total of 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in many parts of the state including Kutch, Porbandar, Junagadh, Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka. President Lalan Singh on Wednesday confirmed that the meeting will be held in Patna on June 23. The meeting, which is aimed at laying the groundwork for the coming together of likeminded Opposition parties against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government at the Centre, was originally scheduled to be held on June 12. However, the meeting was pushed back after several Opposition leaders, including Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, expressed their inability to attend the meeting on June 12, citing prior engagements and preoccupations. Earlier Lalan Singh said, “The meeting will be attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar, and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin.” The Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has been spearheading efforts to bring all Opposition parties together against the BJP government at the Centre, with an eye on next year’s Lok Sabha polls. As part of the effort to galvanise the Opposition against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, he has already met the likes of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar. (ANI) NCP Chief Sharad Pawar to participate in Opposition meeting on June 23 in Patna M u m b a i (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday said he would participate in a meeting of the top Opposition leaders convened by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, to mobilise the opposition against Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The meeting will be held in Patna on June 23, a JD(U) leader said. Speaking with ANI, Pawar said, “Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called a meeting on June 23. He called me up and extended an invitation. He has invited the opposition leaders of the country. I will go there. He has extended the invitation keeping in mind the necessity to work together on a national issue...” Earlier in the day, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav speaking to the media in Patna said that almost 15 parties will be attending the meeting, however the presence of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao was not confirmed as he could not have a word with him. “...Couldn’t have a word with KCR (Telangana CM) but rest all leaders are coming...almost 15 parties will be attending the meet...from every party, the main leaders are coming not just a representative”. Janta Dal (United)
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June 16, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK First Hindu-American Defence Ministry to take up MQ-9 Reaper drone deal with US on Thursday Summit to be held at US Capitol Hill, to highlight community issues By Ajit Dubey | New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to the United States, India‘s Defence Ministry is going to discuss the acquisition of MQ-9 Reaper drones from the US. The acquisition of these drones is scheduled to come up for discussion during an important highlevel meeting of the defence ministry on Thursday, defence sources told ANI here Earlier the plan was to rationalise the acquisition of these drones and reduce their numbers from 30 to 18 or less, they said. However, now India is expected to go ahead with the original plan of acquisition of 30 drones including 10 each for all three services, the sources said. The Indian Navy is the lead service for the acquisition of these drones and has been pursuing the case thoroughly. The three services also have plans of going in for similar types of medium altitude and long endurance drones from indigenous sources. Meanwhile, PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US from June 21 to 24, where US President Joe Biden will host him at the From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- June 9, 2023 Do It Now by Berton Braley (1882-1966) If with pleasure you are viewing Any work a man is doing, If you like him or you love him, tell him now; Don’t withhold your approbation Till the parson makes oration And he lies with snowy lilies on his brow; No matter how you shout it He won’t really care about it; He won’t know how many teardrops you have shed; If you think some praise is due him Now’s the time to slip it to him, For he cannot read his tombstone when he’s dead. More than fame and more than money Is the comment kind and sunny And the hearty, warm approval of a friend. For it gives to life a savor, And it makes you stronger, braver, And it gives you heart and spirit to the end; If he earns your praise — bestow it; If you like him let him know it; Let the words of true encouragement be said; Do not wait till life is over And he’s underneath the clover, For he cannot read his tombstone when he’s dead. White House. This will be PM Modi’s first state visit to the US during his nine-year reign as prime minister. PM Narendra Modi during his visit will also become the first Indian PM to address the Joint Meeting of the US Congress for the second time. Indian Americans said the invitation sent to Prime Minister to address the US Congress serves as a reminder of the historic significance of the relationship between the US and India, reflecting the shared dream and commitment to global peace and prosperity, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. (ANI) INDIA THIS WEEK Address: P.O. 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George Layout & Graphics: Prinston Samuel, Business Affairs: Mrs. Molly George CALL US • 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 e-Mails: Advertisements: indiathisweekads@gmail.com Press Releases: indiathisweekpress@yahoo.com Web: www.indiathisweek.online Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): In a first, a group of Indian Americans have come together to host a Hindu-American Summit for political engagement at the US Capitol Hill on June 14 to bring the Hindu community’s issues to the attention of the lawmakers. Speaking to ANI, the founder and chairman of American4Hindus, Romesh Japra said that it is the first time the HinduAmerican leaders as well as the organisations are getting together during such a Summit. “For the very first time, we are doing a Hindu-American Summit for political engagement. Our community has been involved in so many things — cultural, social, economic, religious, spiritual, and all kinds of programs but in politics we were way, way behind,” Romesh Japra said. Great academics, scientists, and physicians have come from our country, but we haven’t been able to achieve the same success in politics. “So, the first time we are getting all the leaders, the Hindu-American leaders as well as the organisations.... the 20 different organisations getting together, 130 people and we have Kevin McCarthy who is the speaker of USA and many many other representatives, who are going to join us, inspire all these leaders to get engaged politically also, and get their children, the next generation involved in the political arena as well,” Romesh Japra told ANI. On PM Modi’s visit to the US in June this year, he said, “We are excited that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the United States. His coming, and what he has been able to do, put India on the world map.” It gives us a lot more encouragement, that what at the world stage he has been able to do, and we as Hindu-Americans...Indian Americans right here, sitting in America, we should be able to do a lot more, he added. The HinduAmerican Summit, hosted by the recently formed Americans4Hindus Political Action Committee (PAC) in collaboration with over 20 other diaspora organisations, will be held at the US Capitol to bring the Hindu community’s issues to the attention of lawmakers. Around 130 Indian American leaders from Florida, New York, Boston, Texas, Chicago, and California are attending the event to represent 20 Hindu and Indian organisations. Several other Congressional leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, are slated to speak at the conference alongside US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. (ANI) Remember: “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” JESUS CHRIST
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June 16, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK India’s plan for progress on SDGs presents inclusive roadmap for G20 actions: Jaishankar Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India has put forward an ambitious seven-year action plan for accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which presents a coordinated, integrated and inclusive roadmap for G20 actions. In his keynote address at the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting here, the minister said the SDG agenda is a landmark not only in its universality, in that it applies to all countries but also in its integrity, in that it can only be successful as a comprehensive agenda. “If progress towards the SDGs was already falling short before COVID-19, this has only been further exacerbated by it. The climate change also continues unabated, with a disproportionate impact on Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States. Prospects for a global economic recovery remains dim amidst supply chain disruptions, prolonged debt crisis and pressures on energy, food and fertilizer security,” he said. “The Development Ministerial is an opportunity for us as the G20todemonstratesolidarity on these developmental issues. The decisions we make today have the potential to contribute to an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future,” he added. He said India’s action plan for accelerating progress on SDGs puts forward transformative actions on the three core agendas. “India has put forward an ambitious 7-year action plan for accelerating progress on SDGs, which presents a coordinated, integrated and inclusive roadmap for G20 actions. The action plan not only galvanizes a strong G20 commitment to the development agenda but also puts forward transformative actions on the three core agendas,” he said. Jaishankar said the world today faces unprecedented and multiple crisis. “From the pandemics to disruptions in supply chains, from the impact of conflict to climate events, our era is becoming more volatile and uncertain by the day. Added to this is stubborn inflation, rising interest rates and shrinking fiscal space for many nations. As always, in such times, the weak and the vulnerable bear the brunt.” He said the meeting is taking place a pivotal moment with multiple important forums and events ahead – the G20 Summit, the SDG Summit, the COP28 and the Summit of the Future. “It is in our hands to shape the discussions at these future forums. We must put the development agenda at the heart of these discussions. The international community must speak in unison for those most in need,” he said. Noting that the theme of the Indian Presidency ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ is call for urgent action, the minister said G20 countries need to be bold in ambition. “We, as the G20 need to be bold in our ambition. We need to come together to address the crisis as one. As ‘One Earth’, we must demonstrate solidarity for those in need. Truly leave no one behind, mobilize resources and direct our efforts where they are most needed. As ‘One Family’, we must break all silos and destroy all fragmentations,” he said. During his address, he also touched upon the effects of climate change which has had a disproportionate impact on particularly least-developed countries and small island developing states. He also mentioned the prevailing debt crisis and food and energy security threats. Jaishankar said it is essential to constantly strengthen the international architecture and governance systems for the protection of Global Order, Global Laws, and Global Values. “In doing so we would invariably find ourselves on the path where diplomacy, dialogue and cooperation take precedence over competition, conflict and divisions. Choosing peace, cooperation and multilateralism is essential for building our collective future.” (ANI) building homes. He said,” We are planning to build nearly 4000 houses for those who have been displaced because of violence. The blueprint is yet to be finalised but we are looking to build a two-room set of such houses.” Taking stock of the situation, especially for children whose education is being impacted as Manipur continues to be on the simmer, the Chief Minister said that all help will be extended to make sure education doesn’t take a backseat. “Those displaced from Churachandpur and are in the camps in Imphal and arrangements are being made to send them to school and colleges here in Imphal,” Singh said in a press conference. People were displaced from their houses and are currently in temporary shelters in camps. Many of these people have also miss placed their documentation, especially Aadhaar cards. Since most of the Central and the state beneficiary schemes are linked to Aadhaar, the call was taken by the state government on Monday to make provisions for the reissue of the Aadhaar cards. “Government is looking to help people get their Aadhar cards reissued for those who have misplaced it or lost in the violence. Arrangements for getting the Aadhar will be made by the government at the shelter camps itself,” the chief minister announced. Taking stock of the recent situation, the Manipur government has extended the ban on the internet in the state till June 15. On May 29 Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the north-eastern state for a period of four days during which he held meetings with Chief Minister N Biren Singh, leaders of all political parties, civil society, women groups, tribal groups and security personnel. Shah had announced that a peace committee would be formed in the state. The committee was formed days after the announcement by the Home Minister. Violence gripped Manipur on May 3, as clashes were witnessed during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe. The ethnic violence continues to grip the state for over a month, in the wake of a directive of the High Court asking the state government to consider including the Meitei community in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs). Central paramilitary forces were posted in the state to control the violence and they still continue to be deployed across the state. Meanwhile, representatives from both the Kuki and Naga community, including members of legislative assembly from both sides, have come to Delhi and met top BJP leaders, including Home Minister, Amit Shah with their representations and demand. (ANI) Manipur: CM N Biren Singh assures full support to displaced people, educational arrangements for students By Payal Mehta | Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 12 (ANI): In an effort to address the recent violence that gripped the north-eastern state of Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday extended support to the affected persons and assured educational arrangements for students. Singh made a number of crucial announcements for the people, assuring houses for the displaced and education arrangements for students as hundreds continue to be in relief camps post-violence. As per the official records close to 47,000 people have been evacuated in the violence-torn situation and hundreds of people lost their homes which were gutted in the violence. Biren Singh assured the people that the state government will stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of the state and will start
FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2023 9 We can work on hypersonic missiles too: Former BrahMos Aerospace chief Dr Sivathanu Pillai New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): The grand Silver Jubilee Year celebration by India– Russia JV entity BrahMos Aerospace culminated on a high note on Monday in the presence of the company’s Founder CEO and MD Padma Bhushan Dr A.S. Pillai. Pillai addressed a gathering of BrahMos scientists, engineers and other staff members in the presence of Atul Dinkar Rane, (DG, BrahMos), DRDO and CEO and MD of BrahMos, Sanjeev K Joshi, Dy CEO, Praveen Pathak, Director, Market Promotion and Export and other esteemed officials. He said, “With the BrahMos programme, we proved to the world that India was the first country to have a supersonic cruise missile system.” “India had thus broken the ‘Fifth Nation Syndrome‘, as was once said by former President and ‘Missile Man’ of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Founder and CEO of BrahMos, who played a pivotal role in the Military-Technology partnership programme between India and Russia“, he added. Dwelling upon the many milestones the JV entity has achieved since its formation on February 12, 1998, followed by the maiden successful launch of supersonic BrahMos on June 12, 2001, Pillai said that the thought process in establishing a unique organisation like BrahMos was completely different. “Every challenge was accepted...We never said ‘No’ to any challenge,” he said. Referring to the current geopolitical volatility, Dr Pillai, while equating BrahMos to ‘Brahmastra’ of the 21st century, said, “In a democracy, only a strong Nation can advocate peace. And a powerful weapon like BrahMos gives strength to India to advocate peace in the world.” He appreciated the efforts of BrahMos Aerospace in developing more advanced variants of BrahMos, including the BrahMos Next-Generation (NG) and hypersonic BrahMos. “We can work on hypersonics and can definitely prove (to the world) that we are capable here too,” Dr Pillai said. BrahMos Chief Atul D Rane in his remarks said that it takes a lot of courage and fortitude and Dr. Pillai had the vision to lead the JV programme from the front...he’s one of the best leaders one could have. “If BrahMos today stands on any pillar, then Dr Pillai is that pillar,” Rane said. On this occasion, Dr Pillai inaugurated the BrahMos auditorium which has been dedicated to him and named ‘Dr A Sivathanu Pillai’ auditorium. The ‘Founders Gallery section of BrahMos Museum also showcases the many awards and accolades he has received throughout his long, illustrious career as an iconic scientist of India. BrahMos work centres at Hyderabad, Nagpur and Pilani also celebrated BrahMos ‘Silver Jubilee’ event in a grand way. CEO and MD Atul D Rane addressed the staff in these work centres in virtual mode. P r e v i o u s l y, BrahMos organised ‘BRAHMOS Users Meet 2023’ on May 31, and ‘Industry Meet 2023 on June 2, to commemorate ’25 Supersonic Years of Success’ of the JV programme involving DRDO of India and NPOM of Russia. (ANI) Former BrahMos Aerospace chief Dr Sivathanu Pillai
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