Breaking News Highlights: Global Politics Competitive, No Need To Be Afraid Of China, Jaishankar Says

Breaking News Hightlights: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.

Background

Breaking News Hightlights: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world.Ahead Of Budget Session, Govt Convenes All-Party Meeting On TuesdayThe government has called a meeting of floor leaders of different parties in Parliament on Tuesday ahead of the Budget session.It is a customary practice ahead of every session as leaders of different parties highlight the issues they want to raise in Parliament, and the government offers them a glimpse into its agenda and seeks their cooperation.It will be a short session this time, between January 31 and February 9, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to table an interim budget ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The new government will present a full-fledged budget.The session will begin with President Droupadi Murmu's address.Chandigarh To Hold Mayoral Polls On TuesdayChandigarh's mayoral election will be held on Tuesday (January 30), at 10 am.Earlier this week, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had ordered the Chandigarh administration to conduct the mayoral election on 30 January. The BJP-ruled Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mayoral election was postponed on January 18 as presiding officer Anil Masih was unwell.The administration had announced the election to the posts of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor would be held on February 6.High drama was witnessed earlier as councillors of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, both of which are fighting the polls jointly, registered their protest over the postponement of the polls at the last minute and lashed out at the BJP.Centre, Industry, Global Experts To Discuss Trade Regime Of Sensitive Goods, Tech On TuesdayTop central government officials, industry leaders and international experts will gather here on January 30 to deliberate on India's export control systems for sensitive goods and technologies and global best practices in the sector, an official said.The official said that the 'National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls' seeks to showcase India's prowess in export control systems, facilitate a dialogue between government authorities and industry leaders on the sector, and address emerging risks associated with the export of sensitive goods and technologies.There are specific laws and regulations with regard to strategic trade or export controls. These help manage the flow of dual-use goods, services and technologies across national borders.These regulations primarily focus on controlling the export of SCOMET items in order to balance the country's commercial and security considerations.

30/01/2024 23:42:04

'A multiplicative relationship': Ambassador Eric Garcetti hails India-US ties

Hailing the ties between India and the United States, the Ambassador of the US to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Tuesday that the relationship between the two nations is multiplicative in nature. He said that when India and the US come together, the relationship becomes very important for the world.

30/01/2024 22:56:08

Global Politics Competitive, No Need To Be Afraid Of China: Jaishankar

Global politics is a competitive arena in which all countries strive to advance their respective interests and hence there is no need to be afraid of China, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said here on Tuesday.

Interacting with the students and faculty of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM-Mumbai) here on Tuesday evening, Jaishankar said that China being a neighbour naturally influences various aspects through competitive politics.

30/01/2024 22:12:23

Appreciate Indian Govt Stand On The Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel Ambassador To India

From Day 1 on October 7 afternoon, PM Modi tweeted a very strong tweet condemning terrorism, and from that time on India was very strongly on the side of Israel. We appreciate the Indian government and we enormously appreciate the wide support given to us by the Indian people,” says Israel’s Ambassador to India  NaorGilon on India's stand on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

30/01/2024 21:03:11

BJP Coordination Committee Meet Held over Lok Sabha elections 2024 In Delhi

Delhi: Meeting of BJP Coordination Committee over Lok Sabha elections 2024 held at the party headquarters in Delhi. The meeting is being held under the chairmanship of party president JP Nadda.

30/01/2024 20:27:16

3 Jawans Killed, 14 Injured In Naxal Attack In Chhattisgarh

Three jawans succumbed to their injuries and 14 remain injured following the exchange of fire with naxals near Jonaguda & Aliguda at Bijapur- Sukma Border.

30/01/2024 20:13:44

ED Grills Tejashwi Yadav For 8 Hours In Land For Job Scam

Former Bihar Deputy CM & RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav leaves from the ED office after around 8 hours of questioning in land-for-job-scam.

30/01/2024 16:25:40

Ramdev 'Honoured' By Madame Tussauds' Installation Of His Wax Statue In Delhi

Yoga Guru Ramdev has said that the installation of his wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Delhi, is an honour to him and a matter of pride fo "Sanatan culture".

30/01/2024 16:14:28

Russian Opposition Leader Transferred To Punishment Block In Siberia

Vladimir Kara-Murza, an opposition leader in Russian, has been sent to a new penal colony in Siberia. According to news agency Reuters, his lawyer said the punishment transfer block where he has been placed is in the Omsk region.

30/01/2024 14:45:29

Breaking News LIVE: DGCA Removes Indigo Pilots Of Delhi-Baku Flight To Investigate Whether It Took Off With ATC Clearance

The pilots of IndiGo's January 29, 2024, Delhi-Baku flight (6E 1803) have been removed from flying duty as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) investigates whether they took off without the required air traffic control (ATC) clearance. The flight departed at around 7:38 pm on January 29. Details awaited.

30/01/2024 13:03:53

Breaking News LIVE: 10-Year Prison Sentence To Imran Khan & Shah Mehmood Qureshi In Cipher Case

PTI founder Imran Khan & Shah Mehmood Qureshi have been given 10-year prison sentences in the Cipher case, reports Pakistan media.

30/01/2024 12:49:37

Breaking News LIVE: Chandigarh University's Founder Chancellor Nominated To Rajya Sabha

Founder Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu nominated to Rajya Sabha.

30/01/2024 11:49:42

Breaking News LIVE: RJD Workers Gather Outside ED Office In Patna

Bihar's former Deputy CM & RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav arrives at ED office in Patna for questioning in land-for-job-scam. RJD workers are gathered outside the office of the Enforcement Directorate in Patna.

30/01/2024 10:13:10

Breaking News LIVE: Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Resumes From Araria, Bihar

Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra resumes from Araria in Bihar. Rahul Gandhi to interact with farmers and also hold a public meeting in Purnea today.

30/01/2024 10:10:43

Breaking News LIVE: Congress' Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi On Death Anniversary

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Bihar's Araria, pays respects to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary.

30/01/2024 08:57:03

Breaking News LIVE: Indian Naval Warship Rescues Fishing Vessel Hijacked By Armed Pirates Off Kochi Coast

In a major mission, the Indian naval warship INS Sumitra rescued a hijacked fishing vessel Al Naemi with armed pirates around 800 miles off the coast of Kochi. The Marine Commandos of the Indian Navy took part in the operation to rescue the crew of the boat safely. This was the second successful anti-piracy operation by the Indian Navy in the last 24 hours. Indian navy warships are deployed all around the Indian Ocean region to provide safety and security in the area: Indian Defence officials

30/01/2024 08:23:38

Breaking News LIVE: Uttarakhand Assembly To Convene From February 5 to 8

Uttarakhand Assembly to convene from February 5 to 8 in Dehradun. The state government is expected to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during this session of the Assembly. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Committee has completed its work and its report will be delivered on February 2.

30/01/2024 08:03:23

Breaking News LIVE: Senior IPS Officer Takes Charge As Police Commissioner In Cuttack & Bhubaneswar

Senior IPS officer Sanjeeb Panda took charge as the Police Commissioner of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

30/01/2024 07:02:23

Breaking News Live: Earthquake Of Magnitude 3.4 Hits Leh, Ladakh