Modi-Sharif meet likely in Russia
New Delhi: There is a possibility of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the annual summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Russian city of Ufa next month with an aim to move forward and normalise ties. There is a view that Tuesday’s telephonic call by the Prime Minister to Sharif has “lowered the temperatures” between India and Pakistan which have been involved in a war of words over Modi’s critical remarks about Pakistan during his Dhaka visit recently and in the wake of India’s military action in Myanmar.However, no official request for a meeting has been initiated from either side so far.
PM launches ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App’
New Delhi: Stepping up his digital presence, the Prime Minister on Wednesday launched ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App’ to provide instant updates and an opportunity to receive messages and emails directly from him.The Android-based application is also aimed at giving a chance to people to interact with him and share ideas and suggestions. “launched ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App’. Come, lets stay connected on the mobile! The Mobile App has several innovative features. You can download it from Play Store. Feedback is welcome,” Modi tweeted.
Decks cleared for Visa deal with Spain
New Delhi: Diplomatic passport holders from India and Spain will soon be able to travel to each other’s country without visas. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for signing of an agreement on the abolition of visa requirement for holders of diplomatic passports between India and Spain. The agreement will facilitate visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic passport of one country while entering into, transiting through, exiting from or staying for up to 90 days in the territory of the other country, an official statement said.
Portion of PSU land to be given to DRDO
New Delhi: A portion of land of an erstwhile PSU will be given to DRDO to set up a research centre for advanced technology. The Union Cabinet today approved transfer of a portion of land and building of erstwhile National Instruments limited by Jadavpur University in West Bengal to the Defence Research and Development Organisation on long term lease. The land will be used for establishment of a defence research centre, Jagadish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology.
NZ navy chief on Chinese foray in Indian Ocean
New Delhi: Sharing India’s doubts over Chinese claims that forays by its submarines and ships in Indian Ocean were purely part for anti-piracy operations, the New Zealand Navy Chief on Wednesday said China could be “trying to make sure” that they can indeed go beyond its waters.
UD Minister to Hold Talks With Parikkar
New Delhi: To ensure that Cantonment Boards also become part of various Central programmes, Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said he will hold consultations with Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar on the issue so that benefits of schemes also reaches to all those living in these areas.