A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Report has highlighted how Pakistani nationals continue to provide leadership to the Islamic State and Al Qaeda in South Asia and the extent of involvement by the country when it comes to terror groups.

The report submitted by the 1267 monitoring committee of the UNSC said the current and former head of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant — Khorasan province (ISIL K) — Aslam Farooqi and Zia ul-Haq are Pakistani nationals and Pakistan born Osama Mahmood is the current head of Al Qaida in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS).

The report said, "In April and May, the Afghan special forces conducted a series of countrywide operations that led to the arrest of leaders of the group, including Aslam group, the head of ISIL-K, his predecessor Zia Ul Haq and other senior members."

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On Al Qaida in the Indian subcontinent, the report said its,"current leader is Osama Mahmood (not listed), who succeeded the late Asim Umar. AQIS is reportedly planning retaliation operations in the region to avenge the death of its former leader."

It is&nbsp;just not leadership, but also the force being provided by Pakistan. The report said, "The total number of Pakistani foreign terrorist fighters in Afghanistan is estimated at between 6000 and 6500" most of them with Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

These terror groups with Pakistani leadership have formed ungoverned areas of Afghanistan as the base, something that has been highlighted by the Afghan government.

Listing of terrorist at the United Nations happens under the 1267 committee. The committee also oversees the sanctions measures imposed by the Security Council.

A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Report has highlighted how Pakistani nationals continue to provide leadership to the Islamic State and Al Qaeda in South Asia and the extent of involvement by the country when it comes to terror groups.

A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Report has highlighted how Pakistani nationals continue to provide leadership to the Islamic State and Al Qaeda in South Asia and the extent of involvement by the country when it comes to terror groups. The report submitted by the 1267 monitoring committee of the UNSC said the current and former head of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant — Khorasan province (ISIL K) — Aslam Farooqi and Zia ul-Haq are Pakistani nationals and Pakistan born Osama Mahmood is the current head of Al Qaida in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS). The report said, "In April and May, the Afghan special forces conducted a series of countrywide operations that led to the arrest of leaders of the group, including Aslam group, the head of ISIL-K, his predecessor Zia Ul Haq and other senior members." Also read: Pakistan defends Kulbhushan Jadhav's review petition, says decision taken to prevent India approach UN On Al Qaida in the Indian subcontinent, the report said its,"current leader is Osama Mahmood (not listed), who succeeded the late Asim Umar. AQIS is reportedly planning retaliation operations in the region to avenge the death of its former leader." It is just not leadership, but also the force being provided by Pakistan. The report said, "The total number of Pakistani foreign terrorist fighters in Afghanistan is estimated at between 6000 and 6500" most of them with Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP). These terror groups with Pakistani leadership have formed ungoverned areas of Afghanistan as the base, something that has been highlighted by the Afghan government. Listing of terrorist at the United Nations happens under the 1267 committee. The committee also oversees the sanctions measures imposed by the Security Council.

Pakistani leadership for Islamic state, Al Qaeda in South Asia continues: UNSC report

11 Afghan Sikhs including abducted Delhi based Afghan Sikh Nidan Singh, will reach Delhi on Sunday. The remaining 10 are family members of the Afghan Sikhs who were killed in Kabul Gurudwara terror attack earlier this year.

11 Afghan Sikhs including abducted Delhi based Afghan Sikh Nidan Singh, will reach Delhi on Sunday. The remaining 10 are family members of the Afghan Sikhs who were killed in Kabul Gurudwara terror attack earlier this year. More than 25 Afghan Sikhs and One Indian Sikh were killed on the March 25th Gurudwara terror attack in Kabul. Hopes are high among the 11 Sikhs who are hopeful of being granted Indian citizenship. Charan Singh, the brother in law of Nidan Singh who is in Delhi told WION, "I am hopeful on citizenship front." Indian government earlier this month said that it will give Afghan Hindus and Sikhs visas and examine Indian citizenship requests. The spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Shrivastava, in response to a WION question at the weekly presser last week said that Indian government has been receiving requests from these communities that "they want to move to India and settle down here" and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, "we are facilitating the requests". Indian mission in Kabul is "providing them necessary visas" to come to India and once they reach here the request for citizenship will be "examined and acted upon" based on "rules and policies", he explained. While no details have been given on the rules, India could give citizenship to these Afghan minorities under the citizenship amendment law passed last year. India's announcement on visa facilitation and citizenship is being lauded globally. Karanjee Gaba, a London based Afghan Sikh currently working as a model told WION, "I am glad that India has taken the initiative to step up and help the Afghan Sikhs and Hindus, by giving them a place in their nation to help them out, as sudden attacks on the minority is a massive action by the Taliban and they need the support." A US congressman, Jim Costa in response to India's offer to help Afghan minorities said, "This marks an important step toward protecting Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu communities from imminent destruction at the hands of terrorists." Delhi sees the "recent spurt of attacks on Hindus and Sikh community" in Afghanistan by "terrorists at the behest of external supporters", indicating Pakistan's involvement. The wife of kidnapped Afghan Sikh Nidan Singh, who was kidnapped from Gurdwara Tala Sahib, Chamkani in Afghanistan, had written to Indian Prime Minister Modi requesting for assistance from Indian government for the release of her husband and also grant citizenship. Mahrwanti wrote to PM on 25th June saying, "I request you to kindly repatriate him back to New Delhi immediately after his release and grant us Indian citizenship at the earliest". Singh and his family of six __ wife, 2 sons and 3 daughters -- had moved to India in 1992 due to civil unrest in Afghanistan and have been staying in New Delhi as refugees.

First batch of 'facilitated' Afghan Sikhs to reach India on Sunday, optimistic about citizenship

India and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed for $ 400 million currency swap agreement. The agreement signed by India's central bank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extends the swap facility for Sri Lanka till Nov 2022.&nbsp;

The development comes as a relief to Sri Lanka amidst COVID and will help in its post-pandemic economic recovery.

A currency swap is a transaction in which two parties exchange principal and interest in different currencies. Companies doing business abroad often use currency swaps to get more favourable loan rates in the local currency than if they borrowed money from a local bank.

Example, if Sri Lanka borrows $1.34 (Rs 100) from India and told India that it will repay $1.34 (Rs 100) in Indian currency but Interest in dollars or vice versa Sri Lanka borrows Indian $1.34 (Rs 100) from India and gave back the main amount in dollars and repaid interest in INR. Both parties benefit by hedging against interest rates.

Both countries are currently engaged in debt repayment rescheduling talks. On 22nd, the last round to technical discussion was held on the rescheduling of bilateral debt repayment by Sri Lanka. The Indian delegation comprising of senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Finance, and the EXIM Bank interacted with representatives from the Department of External Resources of Sri Lanka through a video conference.

A release from the Indian mission in Sri Lanka said, "The next round of technical discussions between the two sides on the rescheduling of debt repayment is expected to be held soon."

The Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had spoken to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 23 in which the former requested Indian govt to provide USD 1.1 billion special SWAP facility to top up USD 400 million under SAARC facility amidst the COVID pandemic.&nbsp;

India and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed for $ 400 million currency swap agreement. The agreement signed by India's central bank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extends the swap facility for Sri Lanka till Nov 2022.

India and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed for $ 400 million currency swap agreement. The agreement signed by India's central bank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extends the swap facility for Sri Lanka till Nov 2022. The development comes as a relief to Sri Lanka amidst COVID and will help in its post-pandemic economic recovery. A currency swap is a transaction in which two parties exchange principal and interest in different currencies. Companies doing business abroad often use currency swaps to get more favourable loan rates in the local currency than if they borrowed money from a local bank. Example, if Sri Lanka borrows $1.34 (Rs 100) from India and told India that it will repay $1.34 (Rs 100) in Indian currency but Interest in dollars or vice versa Sri Lanka borrows Indian $1.34 (Rs 100) from India and gave back the main amount in dollars and repaid interest in INR. Both parties benefit by hedging against interest rates. Both countries are currently engaged in debt repayment rescheduling talks. On 22nd, the last round to technical discussion was held on the rescheduling of bilateral debt repayment by Sri Lanka. The Indian delegation comprising of senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Finance, and the EXIM Bank interacted with representatives from the Department of External Resources of Sri Lanka through a video conference. A release from the Indian mission in Sri Lanka said, "The next round of technical discussions between the two sides on the rescheduling of debt repayment is expected to be held soon." The Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had spoken to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 23 in which the former requested Indian govt to provide USD 1.1 billion special SWAP facility to top up USD 400 million under SAARC facility amidst the COVID pandemic.

India agrees for $400 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka

Afghanistan has complained to the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) over cross-border rocket firings by Pakistan, raising its concerns to the top UN body.

In a letter sent by the permanent representative of Afghanistan to the UN, Adela Raz, said,"issue of violations of Afghan territory by Pakistani military forces has continued despite numerous appeals made to the government of Pakistan, bilaterally and through other measures, to cease their illegal and provocative activities in our sovereign territory."

Continuing further, it said, "The government of Afghanistan expresses, once again, its strong condemnation of Pakistan's failure to adhere to its obligations under the principles of the charter of the United Nations, including article 2, as well as the international law and international humanitarian law."

The development comes after Pakistani military forces started cross-border shelling against Afghan posts and residential areas in the Sarakano and Asad Abad districts of northeastern Kunar province bordering Pakistan.&nbsp;

According to the Afghan government, the attacks by Pakistani forces included 12 heavy artillery strikes in Asad Abad district, and more than 160 artillery rounds being fired at Sarakano district. Four personnel of Afghan National Defence and security forces and six civilians died in the attacks. The six civilian deaths included two women. The attack by Pakistani forces also damaged a lot of civilian property.

The Afghan envoy to UN Raz said while the Afghan government is working to de-escalate the situation, "but should this fail, it will call on the Security Council to take measures and actions necessary to bring about an end to the violations."

The letter has been asked to be circulated as a "document" of the Security Council and to be kept as a record for reference if attempts to de-escalate prove "unfruitful".&nbsp;

This is not the first time Kabul has filed a complaint against Pakistan at the UNSC. Last year in February and August, similar complaints were sent by Afghanistan against Pakistan to the UN body.&nbsp;

The development comes even as Afghan peace process gains pace. Pakistani government has been a public supporter of the Taliban, something that is viewed with lot of suspicion in Afghanistan. During the 1990s, Pakistan was among the three global governments to recognise the Taliban as official Afghan government in Kabul.&nbsp;

Afghanistan has complained to the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) over cross-border rocket firings by Pakistan, raising its concerns to the top UN body. In a letter sent by the permanent representative of Afghanistan to the UN, Adela Raz, said,"issue of violations of Afghan territory by Pakistani military forces has continued despite numerous appeals made to the government of Pakistan, bilaterally and through other measures, to cease their illegal and provocative activities in our sovereign territory.

Afghanistan has complained to the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) over cross-border rocket firings by Pakistan, raising its concerns to the top UN body. In a letter sent by the permanent representative of Afghanistan to the UN, Adela Raz, said,"issue of violations of Afghan territory by Pakistani military forces has continued despite numerous appeals made to the government of Pakistan, bilaterally and through other measures, to cease their illegal and provocative activities in our sovereign territory." Continuing further, it said, "The government of Afghanistan expresses, once again, its strong condemnation of Pakistan's failure to adhere to its obligations under the principles of the charter of the United Nations, including article 2, as well as the international law and international humanitarian law." The development comes after Pakistani military forces started cross-border shelling against Afghan posts and residential areas in the Sarakano and Asad Abad districts of northeastern Kunar province bordering Pakistan. According to the Afghan government, the attacks by Pakistani forces included 12 heavy artillery strikes in Asad Abad district, and more than 160 artillery rounds being fired at Sarakano district. Four personnel of Afghan National Defence and security forces and six civilians died in the attacks. The six civilian deaths included two women. The attack by Pakistani forces also damaged a lot of civilian property. The Afghan envoy to UN Raz said while the Afghan government is working to de-escalate the situation, "but should this fail, it will call on the Security Council to take measures and actions necessary to bring about an end to the violations." The letter has been asked to be circulated as a "document" of the Security Council and to be kept as a record for reference if attempts to de-escalate prove "unfruitful". This is not the first time Kabul has filed a complaint against Pakistan at the UNSC. Last year in February and August, similar complaints were sent by Afghanistan against Pakistan to the UN body. The development comes even as Afghan peace process gains pace. Pakistani government has been a public supporter of the Taliban, something that is viewed with lot of suspicion in Afghanistan. During the 1990s, Pakistan was among the three global governments to recognise the Taliban as official Afghan government in Kabul.

Afghanistan complains to UNSC over Pakistan's cross-border rocket firings

Ahead of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) meet on Friday, India has said it expects "Chinese side will sincerely work with us" for complete disengagement and de-escalation and "full restoration of peace and tranquillity in the border areas at the earliest".

This will be the third round of virtual WMCC in the last one month. The first round took place on June 24 and the second on July 10.

The remarks are important as&nbsp;disengagement by the Chinese side has slowed. The Chinese continue to maintain positions at finger 5 of Pangong lake despite the first phase negotiations and disengagement talks that took place&nbsp;at Galwan valley, Hot springs, and Gogra.

Government sources told WION, the movement of the Chinese troops appears to be halted at the moment.

The minister of external affairs spokesperson, Anurag Shrivastava said, "respecting and strictly abiding by the LAC is the basis of peace and tranquillity in the border areas."

''Conduct of Chinese forces this year, including the deployment of large body of troops and changes in behaviour, accompanied by unjustified and untenable claims, has been in complete disregard of all the mutual agreements," he added.

He also reiterated that India is "fully committed to observing and respecting the LAC" and "will not accept any unilateral attempts to change the status quo along the LAC."

Ties between the two Asian Giants have deteriorated after the violent clashes took place between Indian and Chinese forces on June 15. They had led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. While China also suffered casualties, it never revealed its details.

India called the Chinese action, "premeditated and planned action". Since the incident, three&nbsp;rounds of military talks have taken place&nbsp;diffuse the tensions.

One Special Representative of India and China were a part of these and they were centered around the Boundary Question led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Ahead of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) meet on Friday, India has said it expects "Chinese side will sincerely work with us" for complete disengagement and de-escalation and "full restoration of peace and tranquillity in the border areas at the earliest".

Ahead of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) meet on Friday, India has said it expects "Chinese side will sincerely work with us" for complete disengagement and de-escalation and "full restoration of peace and tranquillity in the border areas at the earliest". This will be the third round of virtual WMCC in the last one month. The first round took place on June 24 and the second on July 10. The remarks are important as disengagement by the Chinese side has slowed. The Chinese continue to maintain positions at finger 5 of Pangong lake despite the first phase negotiations and disengagement talks that took place at Galwan valley, Hot springs, and Gogra. Government sources told WION, the movement of the Chinese troops appears to be halted at the moment. The minister of external affairs spokesperson, Anurag Shrivastava said, "respecting and strictly abiding by the LAC is the basis of peace and tranquillity in the border areas." ''Conduct of Chinese forces this year, including the deployment of large body of troops and changes in behaviour, accompanied by unjustified and untenable claims, has been in complete disregard of all the mutual agreements," he added. He also reiterated that India is "fully committed to observing and respecting the LAC" and "will not accept any unilateral attempts to change the status quo along the LAC." Ties between the two Asian Giants have deteriorated after the violent clashes took place between Indian and Chinese forces on June 15. They had led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. While China also suffered casualties, it never revealed its details. India called the Chinese action, "premeditated and planned action". Since the incident, three rounds of military talks have taken place diffuse the tensions. One Special Representative of India and China were a part of these and they were centered around the Boundary Question led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

India-China standoff: India expects China to work on disengagement ahead of diplomatic talks

India has raised its concern regarding recent vandalisation of thousands of years old Buddha statue in Pakistan. India expressed concern to Pakistan government via diplomatic note.&nbsp; 
 
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Last week saw, destruction of an ancient Buddha statue in Northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Takhtbai area of Mardan. The video of vandalisation went viral causing widespread outrage, given the historic significance of the statue.An FIR was registered against the miscreants and some arrest followed.

The director at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa archaeology and museums Dr Abdul Samad was quoted by DAWN newspaper saying the Buddha statue belonged to Gandhara civilisation and is 1700 year old.

June saw defacement and destruction of Buddhist archaeological sites in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India had back also lodged a strong concern with the ministry of external affairs saying, "It is a matter of grave concern that the Buddhist symbols are being destroyed and the religious and cultural rights and freedoms are being trampled with impunity in the Indian territories under illegal occupation of Pakistan."

New Delhi also sought immediate access for its experts to the area in order to "restore and preserve" the archaeological heritage.

India has raised its concern regarding recent vandalisation of thousands of years old Buddha statue in Pakistan. India expressed concern to Pakistan government via diplomatic note.

India has raised its concern regarding recent vandalisation of thousands of years old Buddha statue in Pakistan. India expressed concern to Pakistan government via diplomatic note. Also read: 4 persons arrested for vandalising rare Buddha statue in Pakistan Last week saw, destruction of an ancient Buddha statue in Northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Takhtbai area of Mardan. The video of vandalisation went viral causing widespread outrage, given the historic significance of the statue.An FIR was registered against the miscreants and some arrest followed. The director at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa archaeology and museums Dr Abdul Samad was quoted by DAWN newspaper saying the Buddha statue belonged to Gandhara civilisation and is 1700 year old. June saw defacement and destruction of Buddhist archaeological sites in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir. India had back also lodged a strong concern with the ministry of external affairs saying, "It is a matter of grave concern that the Buddhist symbols are being destroyed and the religious and cultural rights and freedoms are being trampled with impunity in the Indian territories under illegal occupation of Pakistan." New Delhi also sought immediate access for its experts to the area in order to "restore and preserve" the archaeological heritage.

India raises concern on vandalisation of Buddha statue in Pakistan

Indian government will give Afghan Hindus and Sikhs visas and examine their Indian citizenship requests. &nbsp;

The spokesperson of India's ministry of external affairs Anurag Shrivastava, in response to a WION question at the weekly presser said that Indian government has been receiving requests from these communities that "they want to move to India and settle down here" and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, "we are facilitating the requests". 
&nbsp; 
Indian mission in Kabul is "providing them necessary visas" to come to India and once they reach the request for citizenship will be "examined and acted upon" based on "rules and policies", he explained.

While no details have been given on the rules, India could give citizenship to the Afghan minorities under the citizenship amendment law passed last year by India which gives citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian religious minorities from three countries - Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan with a cut off date of December 31, 2014.

The development comes days after Delhi-based Afghan Sikh Nidan Singh was abducted in the eastern Afghan province of Paktika that borders Pakistans. He was later released.

Delhi sees the "recent spurt of attacks on Hindus and Sikh community" in Afghanistan by "terrorists at the behest of external supporters", indicating Pakistan's involvement.&nbsp;

The wife of kidnapped Afghan Sikh had written to Indian Prime Minister Modi requesting for assistance from Indian government for the release of her husband and also grant citizenship.&nbsp;

Mahrwanti wrote to PM Modi on June 25 saying, "I request you to kindly repatriate him back to New Delhi immediately after his release and grant us Indian citizenship at the earliest".&nbsp;

Nidan Singh was kidnapped from Gurdwara Tala Sahib, Chamkani in Afghanistan. He was there to maintain the Gurdwara where according to history Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism had visited. He was the lone person managing and performing community service in the Gurudwara.

Singh and his family of 6 - wife, two sons and three daughters had moved to India in 1992 due to civil unrest in Afghanistan and have been staying in New Delhi as refugees.

Indian government will give Afghan Hindus and Sikhs visas and examine their Indian citizenship requests. The spokesperson of India's ministry of external affairs Anurag Shrivastava, in response to a WION question at the weekly presser said that Indian government has been receiving requests from these communities that "they want to move to India and settle down here" and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, "we are facilitating the requests".

Indian government will give Afghan Hindus and Sikhs visas and examine their Indian citizenship requests. The spokesperson of India's ministry of external affairs Anurag Shrivastava, in response to a WION question at the weekly presser said that Indian government has been receiving requests from these communities that "they want to move to India and settle down here" and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, "we are facilitating the requests". Indian mission in Kabul is "providing them necessary visas" to come to India and once they reach the request for citizenship will be "examined and acted upon" based on "rules and policies", he explained. While no details have been given on the rules, India could give citizenship to the Afghan minorities under the citizenship amendment law passed last year by India which gives citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian religious minorities from three countries - Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan with a cut off date of December 31, 2014. The development comes days after Delhi-based Afghan Sikh Nidan Singh was abducted in the eastern Afghan province of Paktika that borders Pakistans. He was later released. Delhi sees the "recent spurt of attacks on Hindus and Sikh community" in Afghanistan by "terrorists at the behest of external supporters", indicating Pakistan's involvement. The wife of kidnapped Afghan Sikh had written to Indian Prime Minister Modi requesting for assistance from Indian government for the release of her husband and also grant citizenship. Mahrwanti wrote to PM Modi on June 25 saying, "I request you to kindly repatriate him back to New Delhi immediately after his release and grant us Indian citizenship at the earliest". Nidan Singh was kidnapped from Gurdwara Tala Sahib, Chamkani in Afghanistan. He was there to maintain the Gurdwara where according to history Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism had visited. He was the lone person managing and performing community service in the Gurudwara. Singh and his family of 6 - wife, two sons and three daughters had moved to India in 1992 due to civil unrest in Afghanistan and have been staying in New Delhi as refugees.

India to give Afghan Hindus, Sikhs visas; examine citizenship requests

India's ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Verma has said it won't be "business as usual" with China till "complete disengagement" has happened at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Speaking to Izvestia, also considered the country's national newspaper, envoy Verma said, "We&nbsp;have made it clear that we will not do business with China as usual until there is a complete disengagement of military forces along the Line of Actual Control and de-escalation in the border areas in accordance with bilateral agreements and protocols. As Prime Minister Modi noted, this is an era of development, and the era of expansion has come to an end."

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His comments are significant, given Moscow has been briefed by India on the situation at the line of actual control after the violent flare up of June 15. The actions by Chinese that killed 20 Indian soldiers have been termed "premeditated" by India.&nbsp;

Welcoming Russia for demonstrating "understanding of India's position on the border issue", envoy said, "we are completely satisfied with the progress of our military-technical cooperation with Russia and the rapid delivery of weapons, so we look forward to the visit of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to India towards the end of this year."

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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had visited Moscow in&nbsp;June end&nbsp;to take part in victory day parade. India recently approved a proposal for procurement of 21 MIG-29 along with up-gradation of existing 59 Mig-29 aircraft from Russia at an estimated cost of Rs 7418 Cr.

On Indo Pacific, the envoy said, "India and Russia share common interest so that the Indo-Pacific region becomes a region of peace, stability and economic prosperity, so that no country seeks unilateral advantage at the cost of the entire region."

Russia is reluctant on the concept, given it is Washington-backed.&nbsp;

India's ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Verma has said it won't be "business as usual" with China till "complete disengagement" has happened at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

India's ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Verma has said it won't be "business as usual" with China till "complete disengagement" has happened at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Speaking to Izvestia, also considered the country's national newspaper, envoy Verma said, "We have made it clear that we will not do business with China as usual until there is a complete disengagement of military forces along the Line of Actual Control and de-escalation in the border areas in accordance with bilateral agreements and protocols. As Prime Minister Modi noted, this is an era of development, and the era of expansion has come to an end." Also read| India-China standoff: PLA troops still stationed along LAC despite disengagement His comments are significant, given Moscow has been briefed by India on the situation at the line of actual control after the violent flare up of June 15. The actions by Chinese that killed 20 Indian soldiers have been termed "premeditated" by India. Welcoming Russia for demonstrating "understanding of India's position on the border issue", envoy said, "we are completely satisfied with the progress of our military-technical cooperation with Russia and the rapid delivery of weapons, so we look forward to the visit of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to India towards the end of this year." Also read| India arming itself to remain compelling deterrent against attack by neighbours India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had visited Moscow in June end to take part in victory day parade. India recently approved a proposal for procurement of 21 MIG-29 along with up-gradation of existing 59 Mig-29 aircraft from Russia at an estimated cost of Rs 7418 Cr. On Indo Pacific, the envoy said, "India and Russia share common interest so that the Indo-Pacific region becomes a region of peace, stability and economic prosperity, so that no country seeks unilateral advantage at the cost of the entire region." Russia is reluctant on the concept, given it is Washington-backed.

No business as usual with China until complete disengagement: Indian envoy to Russia Venkatesh Verma

India's ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Verma has said it won't be "business as usual" with China till "complete disengagement" has taken place at the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

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Speaking to Izvestia, also considered the country's national newspaper envoy, Verma said,"we have made it clear that we will not do business with China as usual until there is a complete disengagement of military forces along the Line of Actual Control and de-escalation in the border areas in accordance with bilateral agreements and protocols. As Prime Minister Modi noted, this is an era of development, and the era of expansion has come to an end."

His comments are significant, given Moscow has been briefed by India on the situation at the LAC after the violent flare up on June 15. The actions by Chinese that killed 20 Indian soldiers have been termed "premeditated" by India.&nbsp;

Welcoming Russia for demonstrating "understanding of India's position on the border issue" and the envoy said, "we are completely satisfied with the progress of our military-technical cooperation with Russia and the rapid delivery of weapons, so we look forward to the visit of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to India towards the end of this year."

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh had visited Moscow in end June to take part in victory day parade. India recently approved a proposal for procurement of 21 MIG-29 along with up-gradation of existing 59 Mig-29 aircraft from Russia at an estimated cost of Rs 7418 crore.

On Indo Pacific, the envoy said, "India and Russia share common interest so that the Indo-Pacific region becomes a region of peace, stability and economic prosperity, so that no country seeks unilateral advantage at the cost of the entire region."

Russia is reluctant on the concept, given it is Washington-backed.&nbsp;

On India's ties with US versus India's ties with Russia, envoy explained that while "India has a strategic partnership with the United States and cooperation on global issues" New Delhi "pursues an independent foreign policy" and "never joined any alliance and will not do so in future."&nbsp;

On defense procurement, he said, India takes "independent decisions" and see "no contradiction between further development of India's defense relations with Russia and those with the United States", adding, "Our military cooperation with the Russian Federation will continue, taking into account the interests of India in the field of national security"

India's ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Verma has said it won't be "business as usual" with China till "complete disengagement" has taken place at the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

India's ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Verma has said it won't be "business as usual" with China till "complete disengagement" has taken place at the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Also Read: Amid reports of PLA slowing de-escalation, India, China WMCC talks on border affairs to take place on Friday Speaking to Izvestia, also considered the country's national newspaper envoy, Verma said,"we have made it clear that we will not do business with China as usual until there is a complete disengagement of military forces along the Line of Actual Control and de-escalation in the border areas in accordance with bilateral agreements and protocols. As Prime Minister Modi noted, this is an era of development, and the era of expansion has come to an end." His comments are significant, given Moscow has been briefed by India on the situation at the LAC after the violent flare up on June 15. The actions by Chinese that killed 20 Indian soldiers have been termed "premeditated" by India. Welcoming Russia for demonstrating "understanding of India's position on the border issue" and the envoy said, "we are completely satisfied with the progress of our military-technical cooperation with Russia and the rapid delivery of weapons, so we look forward to the visit of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to India towards the end of this year." India's defence minister Rajnath Singh had visited Moscow in end June to take part in victory day parade. India recently approved a proposal for procurement of 21 MIG-29 along with up-gradation of existing 59 Mig-29 aircraft from Russia at an estimated cost of Rs 7418 crore. On Indo Pacific, the envoy said, "India and Russia share common interest so that the Indo-Pacific region becomes a region of peace, stability and economic prosperity, so that no country seeks unilateral advantage at the cost of the entire region." Russia is reluctant on the concept, given it is Washington-backed. On India's ties with US versus India's ties with Russia, envoy explained that while "India has a strategic partnership with the United States and cooperation on global issues" New Delhi "pursues an independent foreign policy" and "never joined any alliance and will not do so in future." On defense procurement, he said, India takes "independent decisions" and see "no contradiction between further development of India's defense relations with Russia and those with the United States", adding, "Our military cooperation with the Russian Federation will continue, taking into account the interests of India in the field of national security"

Highlighting the "farcical nature of Pakistan’s approach" in Kulbhushan Jadhav review and reconsideration case, India on Thursday said that it had appointed a Pakistani lawyer for the case, but Islamabad had declined to give the required case documents.

The Minister of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Shrivastava, in response to a question on India stance on the case, said, "India appointed a Pakistani lawyer to obtain the relevant documents. To our surprise, as advised by the Pakistani authorities, when the authorised Pakistani lawyer approached the concerned authorities, they declined to hand over the documents to the lawyer. "

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-exclusivel-icj-judgement-is-binding-and-final-on-kulbhushan-jadhav-case-315087">Also watch|&nbsp;WION ExclusiveL: 'ICJ judgement is binding and final' on Kulbhushan Jadhav case</a>

Islamabad in May had come with the ordinance for review and reconsideration of Jadhav case to implement the international court of justice's judgement last year in which India got a major diplomatic victory. Under the ordinance, a review petition can be filed in the case within two months.

Under the ordinance, India was keen to file a review petition and had "repeatedly requested Pakistan for relevant documents" related to the case. Islamabad had advised India that the relevant documents could be handed over only to an "authorised Pakistani lawyer."

India had tried to file a petition on July 18, days before the ordinance was to lapse, but India's Pakistani lawyer was "informed that a review petition could not be filed in the absence of power of attorney and supporting documents" related to the case.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kulbhushan-jadhav-case-now-pakistan-seeks-lawyer-icj-says-judgement-final-315186">Also read|&nbsp;Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Now, Pakistan seeks lawyer; ICJ says judgement final</a>

Calling the developments as "violation of the judgment of ICJ, but also of its own Ordinance", MEA spokesman said, "Pakistan has completely failed to provide the remedy as directed by the ICJ and India reserves its position in the matter, including its rights to avail of further remedies" and New Delhi sees Ordinance as "Pakistan's non-serious in its approach" blocking "all the avenues for an effective remedy available for India."

India had shared its "concerns" regarding the ordinance "including a considerable delay in informing India about its promulgation, with the Pakistan authorities." According to MEA, Pakistan took two weeks about the Ordinance and shared the copy of the Ordinance only after India requested for it.&nbsp;

Last week Indian diplomats were invited for consular access for Jhadav and get but the "arrangements did not permit a free conversation", according to the ministry of external affairs statement of the same week. The two Indian diplomats also could not get his written consent for arranging his legal representation also. India has, so far, requested consular access twelve times over the past year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-no-uninterrupted-access-to-kulbhushan-jadhav-313885">Also watch|&nbsp;India: No uninterrupted access to Kulbhushan Jadhav</a>

The Pakistan government under the ordinance first claimed Jhadav has refused to file a petition. Then, on Wednesday, filed a petition in Islamabad high court requesting the court to appoint a lawyer for the case.

The six-page petition said, "It is therefore prayed that in order to facilitate compliance with the Judgment of the International court of justice ICJ, this hon'ble court may be pleased to appoint any suitable advocate practising before this court to file a petition for review and reconsideration of the conviction &amp; sentence" of Kulbhushan under the ordinance.

The international court of justice in response to a WION question, that has Indian or Pakistani government approached them on the 2019 Judgement said, "Judgment of the Court, which is binding, final and without appeal".

Speculations are being made that India might go to the world court back after non-implementation of 2019 judgement by Pakistan.

While India says Jadhav, an Indian National, was abducted from Iran, Pakistan claims he is a spy. He was sentenced Pakistani military court in 2017 with India going to ICJ and able to get a stay on the order.

Highlighting the "farcical nature of Pakistan’s approach" in Kulbhushan Jadhav review and reconsideration case, India on Thursday said that it had appointed a Pakistani lawyer for the case, but Islamabad had declined to give the required case documents.

Highlighting the "farcical nature of Pakistan’s approach" in Kulbhushan Jadhav review and reconsideration case, India on Thursday said that it had appointed a Pakistani lawyer for the case, but Islamabad had declined to give the required case documents. The Minister of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Shrivastava, in response to a question on India stance on the case, said, "India appointed a Pakistani lawyer to obtain the relevant documents. To our surprise, as advised by the Pakistani authorities, when the authorised Pakistani lawyer approached the concerned authorities, they declined to hand over the documents to the lawyer. " Also watch| WION ExclusiveL: 'ICJ judgement is binding and final' on Kulbhushan Jadhav case Islamabad in May had come with the ordinance for review and reconsideration of Jadhav case to implement the international court of justice's judgement last year in which India got a major diplomatic victory. Under the ordinance, a review petition can be filed in the case within two months. Under the ordinance, India was keen to file a review petition and had "repeatedly requested Pakistan for relevant documents" related to the case. Islamabad had advised India that the relevant documents could be handed over only to an "authorised Pakistani lawyer." India had tried to file a petition on July 18, days before the ordinance was to lapse, but India's Pakistani lawyer was "informed that a review petition could not be filed in the absence of power of attorney and supporting documents" related to the case. Also read| Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Now, Pakistan seeks lawyer; ICJ says judgement final Calling the developments as "violation of the judgment of ICJ, but also of its own Ordinance", MEA spokesman said, "Pakistan has completely failed to provide the remedy as directed by the ICJ and India reserves its position in the matter, including its rights to avail of further remedies" and New Delhi sees Ordinance as "Pakistan's non-serious in its approach" blocking "all the avenues for an effective remedy available for India." India had shared its "concerns" regarding the ordinance "including a considerable delay in informing India about its promulgation, with the Pakistan authorities." According to MEA, Pakistan took two weeks about the Ordinance and shared the copy of the Ordinance only after India requested for it. Last week Indian diplomats were invited for consular access for Jhadav and get but the "arrangements did not permit a free conversation", according to the ministry of external affairs statement of the same week. The two Indian diplomats also could not get his written consent for arranging his legal representation also. India has, so far, requested consular access twelve times over the past year. Also watch| India: No uninterrupted access to Kulbhushan Jadhav The Pakistan government under the ordinance first claimed Jhadav has refused to file a petition. Then, on Wednesday, filed a petition in Islamabad high court requesting the court to appoint a lawyer for the case. The six-page petition said, "It is therefore prayed that in order to facilitate compliance with the Judgment of the International court of justice ICJ, this hon'ble court may be pleased to appoint any suitable advocate practising before this court to file a petition for review and reconsideration of the conviction & sentence" of Kulbhushan under the ordinance. The international court of justice in response to a WION question, that has Indian or Pakistani government approached them on the 2019 Judgement said, "Judgment of the Court, which is binding, final and without appeal". Speculations are being made that India might go to the world court back after non-implementation of 2019 judgement by Pakistan. While India says Jadhav, an Indian National, was abducted from Iran, Pakistan claims he is a spy. He was sentenced Pakistani military court in 2017 with India going to ICJ and able to get a stay on the order.

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: India appointed Pakistani lawyer; Pak declines to give documents

Highlighting that UK govt does understand the "importance" of Vijay Mallya case, the new British High Commission to India Sir Philip Barton has said," criminals can’t escape justice after crossing national borders"

Sir Philip Barton said, "The UK, UK govt, and these are calls who are independent of govt, absolutely clear around roles in preventing people from avoiding justice by moving countries. We are determined to play our part. In any case, to make sure we are working together to make sure criminals can't escape justice when crossing national borders."

Adding, “I do understand, and UK govt understands the importance of the case."

On both extradition of the fugitive and his reported asylum plea, the envoy said, he has "nothing to say" given it’s an ongoing process. New Delhi has been in touch with UK side for his "early" extradition.

Vijay Mallya's leave to appeal against extradition in UK Supreme Court was rejected earlier this year ago leaving no further legal remedy in the country.

It now up to the UK home secretary Priti Patel to give a final go-ahead by signing on the extradition papers. Mallya had committed a fraud of Rs 9,000 crore on a consortium of Indian banks. India had requested UK govt not to consider fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya's request.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava few weeks ago said, “we have requested the UK side not consider his asylum if requested by him" because there appear to be "no ground for his persecution" in India. &nbsp;

The envoy also responded to a question on the India China situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) saying, London has seen "progress" and "commitments during SR level talks are welcome. It is encouraging. There is de-escalation, tensions seem to ease. Hope we won't see a change in that”.

On the current London- Beijing tiff, over China-backed national security law for Hong Kong, the envoy said, ‘We don't have a border with China, we do have responsibility for Hong Kong. The new security law is a violation of the UK-China declaration. We also have concerns about Uighurs in Xinjiang."

The UK handed over Hong Kong to China in 1997 after the end of the 99-year lease.

Highlighting that UK govt does understand the "importance" of Vijay Mallya case, the new British High Commission to India Sir Philip Barton has said," criminals can’t escape justice after crossing national borders" Sir Philip Barton said, "The UK, UK govt, and these are calls who are independent of govt, absolutely clear around roles in preventing people from avoiding justice by moving countries.

Highlighting that UK govt does understand the "importance" of Vijay Mallya case, the new British High Commission to India Sir Philip Barton has said," criminals can’t escape justice after crossing national borders" Sir Philip Barton said, "The UK, UK govt, and these are calls who are independent of govt, absolutely clear around roles in preventing people from avoiding justice by moving countries. We are determined to play our part. In any case, to make sure we are working together to make sure criminals can't escape justice when crossing national borders." Adding, “I do understand, and UK govt understands the importance of the case." On both extradition of the fugitive and his reported asylum plea, the envoy said, he has "nothing to say" given it’s an ongoing process. New Delhi has been in touch with UK side for his "early" extradition. Vijay Mallya's leave to appeal against extradition in UK Supreme Court was rejected earlier this year ago leaving no further legal remedy in the country. It now up to the UK home secretary Priti Patel to give a final go-ahead by signing on the extradition papers. Mallya had committed a fraud of Rs 9,000 crore on a consortium of Indian banks. India had requested UK govt not to consider fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya's request. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava few weeks ago said, “we have requested the UK side not consider his asylum if requested by him" because there appear to be "no ground for his persecution" in India. The envoy also responded to a question on the India China situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) saying, London has seen "progress" and "commitments during SR level talks are welcome. It is encouraging. There is de-escalation, tensions seem to ease. Hope we won't see a change in that”. On the current London- Beijing tiff, over China-backed national security law for Hong Kong, the envoy said, ‘We don't have a border with China, we do have responsibility for Hong Kong. The new security law is a violation of the UK-China declaration. We also have concerns about Uighurs in Xinjiang." The UK handed over Hong Kong to China in 1997 after the end of the 99-year lease.

Criminals can’t escape justice after crossing national borders, says UK envoy on Vijay Mallya

India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the US needs to "learn" to work with a more ''multipolar world" with more "plurilateral arrangements'' and go beyond alliances with which it has grown over the last two generations.&nbsp;

Speaking at US-India Business Council (USIBC) virtual event, Jaishankar spoke about the "quest''&nbsp;in last 20 years&nbsp;is really to find more common ground" between India and US. Giving a context,&nbsp; that is the fact, that we coming from different places--there will be issues on which our convergence will be more and in others, it will be less"

The EAM highlighted how both countries were working together on maritime security, climate change, counter-terrorism, COVID-19 crisis, connectivity and explained, "American administrations have been engaging with countries like India more effectively".

The focus was also on the role played by the Indian-American community that stands around 4 million with EAM saying, "It has given a new quality to the relationship, the branding relationship...and it has created a bonding between the 2 society" and this is centred around "talent...that is so central to our economy, innovation, technology..in the globalised economy knowledge world"

On trade, Jaishankar said, "We need to think bigger. In terms of trade, it has been your complaint vs your complaint. It is in mutual interest to resolve pending issues and move on to bigger things."

India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the US needs to "learn" to work with a more ''multipolar world" with more "plurilateral arrangements'' and go beyond alliances with which it has grown over the last two generations.

India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the US needs to "learn" to work with a more ''multipolar world" with more "plurilateral arrangements'' and go beyond alliances with which it has grown over the last two generations. Speaking at US-India Business Council (USIBC) virtual event, Jaishankar spoke about the "quest'' in last 20 years is really to find more common ground" between India and US. Giving a context, that is the fact, that we coming from different places--there will be issues on which our convergence will be more and in others, it will be less" The EAM highlighted how both countries were working together on maritime security, climate change, counter-terrorism, COVID-19 crisis, connectivity and explained, "American administrations have been engaging with countries like India more effectively". The focus was also on the role played by the Indian-American community that stands around 4 million with EAM saying, "It has given a new quality to the relationship, the branding relationship...and it has created a bonding between the 2 society" and this is centred around "talent...that is so central to our economy, innovation, technology..in the globalised economy knowledge world" On trade, Jaishankar said, "We need to think bigger. In terms of trade, it has been your complaint vs your complaint. It is in mutual interest to resolve pending issues and move on to bigger things."

US needs to learn to work in multipolar world, says EAM Jaishankar

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