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Two Women, A Kashmiri Pandit & A Strike Called Sindoor: Decoding India’s Boldest Briefing Yet

Two Women, A Kashmiri Pandit & A Strike Called Sindoor: Decoding India’s Boldest Briefing Yet

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Last Updated:May 07, 2025, 12:19 IST The operation’s name carried an intricate symbolism, which is now seen as a mark of feminine identity, power and also a retribution for killing civilians in front of their wives Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri with Army’s Col Sofiya Qureshi and IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh during a press conference on Operation Sindoor. (PTI) Two women in uniform—Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh—along with India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, a seasoned diplomat and Kashmiri Pandit—stood at the frontline of not just the country’s military narrative, but a national moment. The government’s decision to select the panel to hold the most crucial press briefing in recent times, and also carefully name the operation against terror hotbeds in Pakistan as Operation Sindoor, is a move that is rich with symbolism and strategic clarity. The representation itself spoke volumes without needing to say much. This was not just a routine military briefing, it was a calibrated and calculated assertion of power, identity, and narrative control. By placing women in uniform and …

India Plans To Cut Islamabad Mission Strength, Tells Some Pakistani Diplomats To Leave Delhi In A Week

India Plans To Cut Islamabad Mission Strength, Tells Some Pakistani Diplomats To Leave Delhi In A Week

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Last Updated:April 24, 2025, 00:08 IST India summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat Saad Ahmad Warraich to hand over the formal “persona non grata” note for Pakistani military attaches, who have a week to leave the country The decision was announced during a press briefing by the MEA after the CCS chaired by PM Narendra Modi, reviewed the overall security situation in J&K. (Image: PTI) In view of cross-border links to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in Delhi and handed over the formal note of the expulsion of some of its diplomats from the country. India summoned Saad Ahmad Warraich to hand over the formal “persona non grata” (deemed ‘unwelcome’) note for Pakistani military attaches, who have a week to leave the country. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said Indian military attaches will also be withdrawn from Pakistan while the overall strength of the high commissions will be reduced by May 1. “The defence/military, naval and air advisers in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi are declared …

Vikram Misri attends reception at Chinese embassy, says border peace is critical | Latest News India

Vikram Misri attends reception at Chinese embassy, says border peace is critical | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: India and China have resolved several issues in their border areas and are working on a road map to put bilateral ties on a “stable, predictable and amicable path”, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday at an event organised by the Chinese embassy to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Vikram Misri’s presence at the reception hosted by Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong marked a significant turnaround from India’s practice of deputing a junior diplomat to embassy events (X/ChinaSpox_India) Misri’s presence at the reception hosted by Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong marked a significant turnaround from India’s practice of deputing a junior diplomat to events organised by the Chinese embassy during the more than four-year military standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), or even skipping certain events. With the two sides reaching an understanding last October on withdrawing troops from the “friction points” at Demchok and Depsang and holding a series of meetings to normalise relations, Misri and Xu also participated in a toast to bilateral ties and cut a ceremonial …

In phone call, top Indian, US officials discuss efforts to reduce trade barriers | Latest News India

In phone call, top Indian, US officials discuss efforts to reduce trade barriers | Latest News India

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Mar 29, 2025 03:14 AM IST US assistant trade representative Brendan Lynch is currently in India with a delegation for talks on firming up a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) NEW DELHI: India-US trade negotiations, including reduction of barriers to achieve a balanced trade relationship, and cooperation across the Indo-Pacific figured in a phone conversation on Friday between foreign secretary Vikram Misri and US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri addresses the media in New Delhi (PTI) The two officials “touched on the growing bilateral trade, defence and technology cooperation, and issues relating to mobility and migration”, the external affairs ministry said in a statement without giving details. Misri underlined the deepening convergence of India-US strategic interests, the statement said. US state department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a readout that Misri and Landauare discussed “ongoing efforts to reduce barriers to achieve a fair and balanced bilateral trade relationship” and to strengthen collaboration in defence and technology. US assistant trade representative Brendan Lynch is currently in India with a delegation for talks …

Global South will be priority at AI Summit to be hosted by India | Latest News India

Global South will be priority at AI Summit to be hosted by India | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: Participation of the Global South will be a priority for the next AI Summit to be hosted by India later this year as the government believes the technology must be developed in an inclusive manner for global public good, top Indian officials said on Tuesday. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks on the stage before his address at the plenary session at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 11 (AFP) India’s focus will be more on innovation and outcomes that drive productivity and create jobs, since issues related to AI regulation are already addressed under existing laws such as the Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, foreign secretary Vikram Misri and electronics and information technology secretary S Krishnan told a media briefing in Paris. The officials, speaking at the conclusion of the AI Action Summit co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, made it clear that India would strike its own path on AI while giving priority to the needs …

487 Indians still in US with ‘final removal orders’: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri | Latest News India

487 Indians still in US with ‘final removal orders’: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri | Latest News India

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India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri on Friday said that the United States has notified India about 487 presumed Indian nationals who have been issued removal orders. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the ongoing deportation issue on Friday.(HT_PRINT) According to Misri, these individuals are reportedly facing possible deportation from the US. The foreign secretary provided this update during a press briefing and assured that the Indian government is in touch with the Trump administration to facilitate the safe return of Indians, who are found to be illegal immigrants. Also Read | 33 Gujaratis among 104 Indians deported from US, sent home in govt vehicles The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation and working with US authorities to resolve the issues related to these individuals, Misri added. On the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US, Misri said, “The description by the EAM of the standard operating procedure relating to the use of restraints which has been communicated to us by US authorities including the immigration and customs enforcement. EAM attracted attention to the fact …

Opinion: As India-China Grow Close, Who's Driving The 'Narrative'?

Opinion: As India-China Grow Close, Who's Driving The 'Narrative'?

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India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, was recently in China on a two-day trip to discuss the future course of bilateral relations between the two countries, following an initiative by both nations to normalise ties after a military standoff spanning nearly four years. A Host Of Measures Relations between the two nations were fraught after Beijing unilaterally tried to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in 2020, which resulted in the deaths of soldiers on both sides. As a response to China’s military coercion and amassing troops along the border, New Delhi responded by adopting a stringent position, that peace and tranquillity along the boundary would decide the overall relationship. This approach necessitated viewing trade, technology, and civil society interactions from a national security lens. Consequently, nearly 300 Chinese mobile applications were banned, direct flights between India and China were halted, strict curbs were imposed on visas for Chinese nationals, and educational cooperation between universities was reviewed. In October 2024, both nations finalised patrolling arrangements for friction points in Eastern Ladakh, …

Foreign Minister Engages US, Foreign Secretary, China: India’s Balancing Act

Foreign Minister Engages US, Foreign Secretary, China: India’s Balancing Act

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New Delhi: India’s diplomacy stands out globally for its ability to balance ties between adversaries. The latest example of this is happening this week. As foreign minister S Jaishankar touches down in New Delhi after a five-day visit to the US for Donald Trump’s inauguration, foreign secretary Vikram Misri heads to China to foster ties with Beijing. Just ten days ago, during a visit to Spain, foreign minister S Jaishankar had said India is one of the very few countries in the world that can engage both Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Iran. “This is something very, very unique. And it is unique because if you look at the world today, it is a very polarised world,” he said. Donald Trump has threatened to impose hefty tariffs on China and even the BRICS+ countries, which India is a member of as well. China, the world’s second-largest economy, has warned that it will retaliate, should Washington actually follow through. President Trump has also targeted China over its presence in the Panama Canal and …

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Begin 2-Day China Visit On January 26

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Begin 2-Day China Visit On January 26

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Vikram Misri is visiting China for a meeting of the foreign secretary-vice minister mechanism New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing for a two-day visit beginning Sunday. Mr Misri is visiting China for a meeting of the foreign secretary-vice minister mechanism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. The resumption of this bilateral mechanism flows from the agreement at the leadership level to discuss the next steps for India-China relations, including in the political, economic, and people-to-people domains, it said.  (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Embark On Two-Day China Visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Embark On Two-Day China Visit

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Last Updated:January 23, 2025, 16:54 IST Vikram Misri will attend the meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism in Beijing. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will be visiting Beijing for two days starting January 26. (IMAGE: REUTERS) The external affairs ministry on Monday said foreign secretary Vikram Misri will be visiting Beijing for attending a meeting under the foreign secretary-vice minister mechanism which is held between India and China. “The resumption of this bilateral mechanism flows from the agreement at the leadership level to discuss the next steps for India-China relations, including in the political, economic, and people-to-people domains,” the ministry said in a statement. Misri will be in Beijing for a two-day visit starting January 26 and lasting until January 27. News india Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Embark On Two-Day China Visit Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link