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G7 Meet News Live Updates: G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelensky
G7 Meet News Live Updates: Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations will outline steps on Saturday aimed at reducing risks from China while preserving economic ties, a day after they agreed to ramp up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The heads of government of the world's richest democracies are grappling with the challenges posed by China and Russia at a three-day summit in the deeply symbolic Japanese city of Hiroshima.
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PM Modi holds bilateral with South Korean President; Defence, trade ties discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a bilateral meeting with South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol in Japan's Hiroshima, and discussed ways to further strengthen the ties between the two countries as India-South Korea are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations this year. The two leaders discussed a range of issues including trade and defence ties between the two nations.
Kejriwal govt was resorting to 'intimidation' of officers, 'misuse of power' under cover of Supreme Court verdict: Delhi BJP on services row.
Delhi BJP welcomes Centre's ordinance on transfer of bureaucrats in national capital, says it's necessary for city's dignity.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appears before CBI at Kolkata in connection with probe into school jobs scam.
S.Korea's Yoon, India's Modi agree to step up cooperation on defence, bio-health sectors
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and agreed to enhance cooperation on defence and bio-health sectors, Yoon's office said. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan as South Korea and India were invited to the summit as guest countries.
Heat wave warning in TN: District collectors to ensure necessary precautions
With the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a heat wave warning for many parts of Tamil Nadu, the district collectors are ensuring that necessary precautions are taken. The IMD has warned of heat waves for a few more days in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had already directed collectors to ensure availability of ORS in government hospitals and take all measures for better medical treatment of those affected by heat.
G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy
Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations will outline steps on Saturday aimed at reducing risks from China while preserving economic ties, a day after they agreed to ramp up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The heads of government of the world's richest democracies are grappling with the challenges posed by China and Russia at a three-day summit in the deeply symbolic Japanese city of Hiroshima.
Former Zonal Director, NCB Mumbai, Sameer Wankhede arrives at the CBI office, for questioning in connection with a case related to Aryan Khan drugs on cruise case.
India logs 782 Covid cases on Saturday
India on Saturday recorded a single-day rise of 782 COVID-19 infections, while the number of active cases came down to 8,675, according to Union health ministry data. With the fresh cases, the country's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4.49 crore (4,49,85,705). The death toll increased to 5,31,824 with six deaths, including three reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases now comprise 0.02 per cent of the total infections, while the national recovery rate stands at 98.80 per cent, according to the health ministry website. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,45,206. The case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids underway in Kupwara
NIA conducting searches at 15 locations in seven districts - Srinagar, Pulwama, Avantipora, Anantnag, Shopian, Poonchh and Kupwara, in J&K in connection with two terror-related cases.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: United Democratic Front (UDF) holds protest over corruption, atrocities against women and price hike, as Pinarayi Vijayan govt completes 2 years.
Services row: Centre's ordinance 'unconstitutional', attempt to snatch power from Delhi govt, says AAP
The AAP on Saturday said the Centre's ordinance on the transfer of bureaucrats in Delhi is "unconstitutional" and a move to snatch the power given to the Delhi government by the Supreme Court in services matters. Addressing a press conference, Delhi minister Atishi said the Centre deliberately chose to bring the ordinance at a time when the Supreme Court has closed for summer vacation. The Centre promulgated an ordinance on Friday to create a National Capital Civil Service Authority for transfer of and disciplinary proceedings against Group-A officers from the DANICS cadre.
Indian Army rescues 500 stranded tourists from landslide-hit Sikkim
The Indian Army rescued 500 stranded tourists, including 54 children, in Sikkim as torrential rain in parts of the Himalayan state caused landslides and roadblocks, a defence official said on Saturday. Heavy rain was witnessed in Lachen, Lachung and Chungthang on Friday and as a result of this, approximately 500 tourists, who were travelling to Lachung and Lachen Valley, were stranded at Chungthang due to landslides and roadblocks en route, he said.
Even if Delhi's people voted for Kejriwal, this ordinance says he won't run Delhi: AAP on services row.
PM Modi, Vietnamese counterpart discuss expanding cooperation in trade and investment, defence, technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held wide-ranging talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh and discussed expanding cooperation in areas like trade and investment, defence and energy. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the summit of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies in Hiroshima. "Propelling - ties to new levels. Wide-ranging talks between PM @narendramodi and PM Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) tweeted. "Leaders discussed expanding cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, defence, building resilient supply chains, energy, science & technology, human resource development, culture & people to people ties," it said. Talks also covered regional developments as well as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, it added.
Centre doing this to stop Kejriwal government's work: AAP on ordinance on transfer of bureaucrats in Delhi.
NIA raids 15 locations in J&K
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) iscarrying out raids across 15 locations in Jammu and Kashmir inconnection with an ongoing terror funding case, officials said onSaturday.In the Kashmir division, searches are being carried out in Anantnag,Pulwama, Kupwara and Srinagar, while in the Jammu division, raids areunderway in and Poonch and Jammu districts."These raids are part of the ongoing investigation into the terrorfunding case," the officials said.
India, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation in trade and investment and defence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held productive bilateral talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during which they agreed to deepen cooperation in areas like trade and investment, IT hardware manufacturing and defence and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties. They also discussed India's G20 presidency and South Korea's Indo-Pacific strategy. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the summit of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies in Hiroshima. "PM @narendramodi had a productive meeting with @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol. India and the Republic of Korea share a warm friendship and deep-rooted cultural linkages. Today's talks focused on ways to further cement this friendship in key developmental sectors," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) tweeted. "Advancing – Special Strategic Partnership. PM @narendramodi met @President_KR Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea," it said.
PM Narendra Modi met the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol in Hiroshima, Japan
"Leaders reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties as India-Republic of Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year. Leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in areas of trade & investment, high technology, IT hardware manufacturing, defence, semiconductor, and culture. Also discussed India’s G20 presidency and Republic of Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy," tweets MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar set to take oath today with other Congress MLAs
Congress MLAs Dr G Parameshwara, KH Muniyappa, KJ George, MB Patil, Satish Jarkiholi, Priyank Kharge, Ramalinga Reddy and BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan are expected to take oath as the ministers in the state cabinet today. CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar are taking the oath today.
Tsunami waves possible for coasts within 300 km of Pacific quake: USmonitor
Major 7.1-magnitude quake strikes east of New Caledonia: USGS
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday in the Pacific Ocean to the east of New Caledonia, the US Geological Service said, a day after a major quake hit the same area. The epicentre was 35 kilometres (22 miles) deep and located about 300 kilometres (190 miles) east of the New Caledonian archipelago, it said.
Outside of the G7, here in Hiroshima the President will join the leaders of Australia, Japan and India for the third in-person Quad Summit...President had to postpone his trip to Australia but all of the leaders were determined to get together in person here
- US NSA Jake Sullivan
Even today, the world gets frightened when they listen to the word 'Hiroshima'. I got the opportunity to unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi during my visit to Japan for the G7 Summit. Today, the world is suffering from climate change and terrorism
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hiroshima, Japan
Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the Indian diaspora in Hiroshima after unveiling a bust of Mahatma Gandhi.
Biden to announce $375 million military aid package for Ukraine including ammunition -US official
U.S. President Joe Biden will announce a $375 million military aid package for Ukraine while in Hiroshima, Japan, where he is attending the 2023 G7 Summit of world leaders, a U.S. official said on Friday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the package will include artillery, ammunition and HIMARS rocket launchers.
UN releases $22 mn for people fleeing Sudan fighting
The UN has released $22 million to aid people fleeing the hostilities in Sudan into four neighbouring countries, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Friday that UN Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths, the relief chief, authorised the funds to help support about 2,50,000 people the UN Refugee Agency reported seeking safety in the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt and South Sudan. Fighting between two military factions broke out in Sudan's capital of Khartoum on April 15 and spread elsewhere in the country, Xinhua news agency reported.
White House: Biden has reassured G7 leaders about U.S. debt ceiling talks
U.S. President Joe Biden has reassured Group of 7 leaders that he believes negotiators will arrive at a good outcome in debt ceiling talks, his national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told reporters on Saturday. Sullivan said the debt ceiling talks had been a subject of interest during the G7bsummit of world powers but were not a source of alarm.
2 Pakistani drones downed by BSF along International Border in Punjab
Two suspected Pakistani drones were shot down by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday night as the UAVs attempted to enter India crossing the International Border in Punjab, a spokesperson of the force said. Both incidents were reported from the forward areas of the Amritsar district. The first drone, a black quadcopter of "DJI Matrice 300 RTK" make, was recovered from Udhar Dhariwal village in Amritsar district, the BSF spokesperson said on Saturday. BSF troops intercepted this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) by firing around 9 pm on Friday, he said.
PM Modi unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Japan's Hiroshima, says it will take forward idea of non-violence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan at the invitation of Fumio Kishida to attend the G7 Summit, unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima on Saturday. After the bust was unveiled, PM Modi paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Hiroshima on Friday to attend the G7 Summit at the invitation of Japan's PM Fumio Kishida.
Ukraine President Zelenskiy to attend G7 Summit in person on Sunday - Japan govt
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend the G7 Hiroshima summit in person on Sunday and hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his stay, Japan's foreign ministry announced on Saturday.
PM Modi holds meeting with Japanese counterpart Kishida; unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Hiroshima
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Saturday and later unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima during his visit to the city to attend the annual summit of the G7 grouping and the third in-person Quad leaders' meeting. During Modi's meeting with the Japanese prime minister, the two leaders discussed ways to enhance India-Japan friendship across different sectors including trade, economy and culture.
