Putin accepts PM’s request to release recruits
According to sources , After PM Modi’s “ direct intervention “ Russian President Putin has agreed to return all Indians fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war .
“ We expect release in weeks from various places where they are serving and deployed . “
, sources said on the basis of anonymity .
Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra in a meeting said ,” The Prime Minister raised the issue strongly in his talks with Mr Putin on Monday and Thursday . “ .
Asked if those who Choose to remain would be allowed ?
He said that , Modi made it clear , that he wanted “ all India military recruits to return ,
Recruitment was being through agents after luring for high salaries , and further routes to Shenzhen countries .
Currently about 50 Indians are fighting as soldiers from the Russian side of which 4 has died .
Recruitment of foreign soldiers is permitted under Russian law . Currently there are recruits from Nepal , Sri Lanka , China and African countries .
Nepali govt has also made a similar request to return its citizens from Nepali army from the Kremlin .
Putin’s special gesture towards India is because of historical ties and personal rapport with PM Modi .
Russia offers compensation , citizenship to the killed in war against Ukraine
As Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted early discharge of all Indians hired as security helpers and forced to fight alongside Russia , it has emerged that Moscow is offering a compensation package and citizenship to the families of the deceased .
Meanwhile , the families of those struck in Russia are demanding a time bound assurance on when they would return .
India Russia to boost bilateral trade to 100 billion dollar by 2030
India and Russia have agreed to increase bilateral trade to 100 billion dollars by 2030 .
Including the use of national currencies to circumvent the western sanctions .
A joint vision statement on trade and economic cooperation by the end of the decade looked at nine issues .
- Elimination of non tariff barriers ,
- Development of bilateral settlement systems using “ national currencies “ .
- Ironing out customs procedures .
- Using new connectivity routes. , Including Chennai Vladivostok connectivity route ,Northern sea Route , and International North South Transport Corridor .
- Investment in the Energy sector including nuclear energy , Infrastructure development and Investment promotion as “ priority areas “ .
Apart from this the two countries has signed a number of MoUs on climate change , polar research , legal arbitration , pharmaceutical certification and other issues .
Russia has agreed to India’s request to open consulates in Kazan and Veketribury to help facilitate services to the increasing India community .
The Prime Minister accepted Russia’s highest civilian honour , The order of St Andrew the Apostle announced by President Putin during 2019 , but could be presented now .
PM raise Ukraine war during meet, says loss of lives is heartbreaking
The joint statement of India Russia talk highlighted the peaceful resolution of the “ “ conflict around Ukraine “ .
“ They noted with appreciation relevant proposals of mediation and good offices aimed at peaceful resolution of the conflict according to international law and on the basis of the UN charter . “ It read .
“ I believe there is no peace in battlefield and solutions to the war can only be found through dialogue . ” Mr Modi told Mr Putin at the beginning of the formal talk .
Mr Putin said that he “ appreciated “ PM Modi’,s attention to the most pressing issues,including his efforts to “ find ways to resolve the Ukraine crisis through peaceful means . “
Ukrainian President Vlodmyr Zelensky questioned the timing of the meeting , when 42 people died in a Russian missile attack . He posted on X , “ it is huge disappointment to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the leader of world’s most bloody criminal in
Moscow on such a day . “ , Mr Zelensky said .
A US state department spokesperson said that the US has consistently raised its “ concerns “ about India’s relation with Russia .
He said that the US “ urges “ India to follow the UN charter with respect to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty .
New Delhi and Moscow call for ‘ zero tolerance ‘ towards terrorism
India and Russia on Tuesday called for “ zero tolerance “ for terrorism and pressed for “ ‘uncompromising fight “ , against the international menace , as they stressed the need for increasing cooperation in Russia .
In a joint statement between the two leaders. The two sides strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attacks in Kathua and Dagestan recently .
Kathua anti militancy operations stepped up ; attackers elusive
An extensive Anti militancy operation of the security forces ,backed by UAVs failed to reestablish contact with the hiding militants who attacked the army convoy in Kathua , leaving five soldiers dead.
Meanwhile , another group of militants has been spotted. in the higher reaches of Jammu’s Doda district .
Monday’s attack was the first in many decades that took place in the jurisdiction of western command .
The circle of operation was widened to the upper reaches on Kindle Dagger .
Simultantaneous anti-militancy operation has been launched in adjoining districts of Udhampur , Raesi and Doda .
The militants adopted the same tactics that was adopted in a few attacks in Poonch Rajouri belt . They tracked the movement of non bullet military vehicles and chose narrow tracks and thick forest areas to mount surprise attack from two sides .
Meanwhile , Anti Pakistan protests were held in parts of Jammu region on Tuesday over the Kathua attack .
Patanjali tells SC it instructed stores to remove 14 ‘ medicines ‘
The Supreme Court on Tuesday recorded Patanjali Ayurved’s submission that it has instructed its exclusive and franchise stores to remove its 14 “ herbal medicines ,” whose licences were suspended from their shelves . “
Patanjali said that requests were also sent to social media intermediaries and e-commerce platforms to pull out advertisements on these products .
PatnJali said that media outlets were asked to stop broadcasting and advertising about the 14 herbal medicines in any form .
However , Justice Hima. Kohli and Sandeep Mehra directed Patanjali to file an affidavit in two weeks on whether or not social media intermediaries have withdrawn the advertisements on Patanjali’s request .
The Court clarified that the May 7 order in which it directed advertisers to submit a self declaration that they are not misrepresented or making false claims about the product , especially in the health and food sector , before promoting to electronic , print or social media was not to harass the advertising industry .
The Patanjali case was about its claims on several medicines to cure diseases like Diabetes , Asthma , CoVID 19 etc. Indian Medical Association ( IMA ) had filed the petition against Patanjali . Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna had to face contempt notice by court over advertising even after court’s direction to stop advertising its products .
UP SIT leaves out preacher in its report , blames organisers for the stampede that killed 121
Acting on the SIT report the Uttar Pradesh government promptly suspends six officials .
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Rescue teams are looking for more bodies at a children’s hospital attacked by Russia
The death toll from the Russian attack in Ukraine has risen to 42 bodies in the toilet.
It was one of the largest attacks carried out by Russia.
A missile struck. Young cancer patients were forced to receive their treatment outside, disrupting open heart surgery at the Okhmatdit children’s hospital. At least two people died at the hospital.
Taliban may give more power to morality police
A United Nations report published on Tuesday accused the Taliban of creating a “climate of fear”, and said the Taliban could give more power to the morality police in the future to implement their plan in Afghanistan.
The report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice has “negatively impacted the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms … with discriminatory and disproportionate fear towards women.”
China slams NATO ‘attacks’ ahead of summit.
China on Monday strongly condemned NATO’s allegations and attacks. On Tuesday, the head of the defence alliance accused NATO of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine on the eve of the summit in Washington. NATO’s annual summit will run from July 9 to 11. The NATO secretary general blamed the involvement of Japan, Australia, South Korea and New Zealand on NATO going global. He accused Iran, North Korea and China of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.
China’s foreign ministry said ‘NATO’s security is at the expense of the security of other countries. Its actions have posed a great risk to the world and the region.’ It said China opposes NATO’s verbal assault and its willingness to shift the blame to others.
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Gambhir replaces Dravid as India’s head coach
Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir has been appointed India’s head coach. Gambhir has been given his first international coaching assignment by the end of 2027.
