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<p>Reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an "integral and inalienable part of India," the Ministry of External Affairs said that China may repeat its "baseless claims" as many times as they want, but that will not change the position.</p>

<p>In response to a query during a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Our position on the matter has been made very clear on Arunachal Pradesh time and again. We have recently also issued statements in this regard. I think a couple of statements."</p>

<p>"China may repeat its baseless claims as many times as they want. That is not going to change the position. Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India," he added.</p>

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<p>Randhir Jaiswal's statement comes days after China again came up with its claim over Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>Terming the Indian State as "Zangan--an inherent part of China's territory," the Chinese Defence Ministry said that Beijing "never acknowledges and firmly opposes" the "so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India."</p>

<p>Following this, India once again rejected the "absurd claims" and "baseless arguments" while asserting that the northeastern state is an "integral and inalienable part of India."</p>

<p>In an official statement, MEA noted that the people of Arunachal Pradesh will "continue to benefit" from India's development programmes and infrastructure projects.</p>

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<p>On March 23, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday that the north-eastern state is part of India. While referring to Beijing's claims as "ludicrous", the EAM said that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India because it is a part of the country, and not only because a foreign country says so.</p>

<p>During his visit to Singapore, EAM Jaishankar spoke at the Institute of South Asian Studies of the National University of Singapore on his book 'Why Bharat Matters'.</p>

<p>Responding to a question during the event, Jaishankar said, "This is not a new issue. China has laid claim, expanded its claim. The claims are ludicrous to begin with, they remain ludicrous today. And Arunachal Pradesh is part of India because it is part of India, not because some other country says it is part of India.""So, I think we have been very clear, very consistent on this. And this is something that will be part of the boundary discussion which are taking place," he added.</p>


Reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an "integral and inalienable part of India," the Ministry of External Affairs said that China may repeat its "baseless claims" as many times as they want, but that will not change the position.

Reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an "integral and inalienable part of India," the Ministry of External Affairs said that China may repeat its "baseless claims" as many times as they want, but that will not change the position. In response to a query during a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Our position on the matter has been made very clear on Arunachal Pradesh time and again. We have recently also issued statements in this regard. I think a couple of statements." "China may repeat its baseless claims as many times as they want. That is not going to change the position. Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India," he added. Watch: Beijing's missile force and burgeoning arms race in Asia × Randhir Jaiswal's statement comes days after China again came up with its claim over Arunachal Pradesh. Terming the Indian State as "Zangan--an inherent part of China's territory," the Chinese Defence Ministry said that Beijing "never acknowledges and firmly opposes" the "so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India." Following this, India once again rejected the "absurd claims" and "baseless arguments" while asserting that the northeastern state is an "integral and inalienable part of India." In an official statement, MEA noted that the people of Arunachal Pradesh will "continue to benefit" from India's development programmes and infrastructure projects. Also read: China to ‘assist’ in developing strategic deep sea port, says Sri Lanka PM amid visit to Beijing On March 23, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday that the north-eastern state is part of India. While referring to Beijing's claims as "ludicrous", the EAM said that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India because it is a part of the country, and not only because a foreign country says so. During his visit to Singapore, EAM Jaishankar spoke at the Institute of South Asian Studies of the National University of Singapore on his book 'Why Bharat Matters'. Responding to a question during the event, Jaishankar said, "This is not a new issue. China has laid claim, expanded its claim. The claims are ludicrous to begin with, they remain ludicrous today. And Arunachal Pradesh is part of India because it is part of India, not because some other country says it is part of India.""So, I think we have been very clear, very consistent on this. And this is something that will be part of the boundary discussion which are taking place," he added.

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<p>In a move to bolster maritime cooperation between Australia and India, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is scheduled to embark on a significant five-day visit to India starting next Tuesday (April 2). The visit comes amid increasing efforts from both nations to enhance naval ties and strategic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<p>During his stay, Vice Admiral Hammond is slated to engage in high-level discussions with his Indian counterpart, Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Indian Navy. The discussions are expected to cover a wide array of topics, including maritime security, and joint exercises with the overarching goal of deepening the existing naval partnership between the two countries.</p>

<p>The itinerary for Vice Admiral Hammond's visit encompasses key cities and naval installations across India. He will commence his visit from&nbsp;the capital city Delhi, where he will engage in dialogues aimed at fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. Following this, Vice Admiral Hammond will proceed to Kochi and Mumbai, a hub of maritime activity in India, to explore avenues for collaboration and exchange between the Australian and Indian naval industries.</p>

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<p>The highlight of the visit will be Vice Admiral Hammond's tour of INS Vikrant, India's first domestically built aircraft carrier, which was commissioned in 2022. This symbolic gesture underscores the growing significance of naval cooperation between Australia and India and highlights the shared commitment to enhancing maritime capabilities in the region.</p>

<p>Important to point out, that Australian PM Anthony Albanese also visited INS Vikrant during his India visit last year and emphasised that for Australia, India is a top-tier security partner.</p>

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<p>The upcoming visit of Vice Admiral Hammond underscores the commitment of both nations to advancing maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit comes on the heels of several recent joint exercises and deployments that have underscored the strengthening maritime partnership between Australia and India.</p>

<p>Notably, AUSINDEX, a naval exercise held in Sydney in August 2023, showcased the interoperability and coordination between the Royal Australian Navy and the Indian Navy.</p>

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<p>Further demonstrating the deepening ties, India's Scorpene submarine, INS Vagir, embarked on an extended-range deployment to Australia in August 2023, where it participated in various exercises with the Royal Australian Navy.</p>

<p>Additionally, a Maritime Partnership Exercise involving ships from both navies, including HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, INS Jalashwa, and INS Kavaratti, was conducted in the Bay of Bengal in November 2022 as part of Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022.<br />
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In a move to bolster maritime cooperation between Australia and India, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is scheduled to embark on a significant five-day visit to India starting next Tuesday (April 2).

In a move to bolster maritime cooperation between Australia and India, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is scheduled to embark on a significant five-day visit to India starting next Tuesday (April 2). The visit comes amid increasing efforts from both nations to enhance naval ties and strategic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region. During his stay, Vice Admiral Hammond is slated to engage in high-level discussions with his Indian counterpart, Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Indian Navy. The discussions are expected to cover a wide array of topics, including maritime security, and joint exercises with the overarching goal of deepening the existing naval partnership between the two countries. The itinerary for Vice Admiral Hammond's visit encompasses key cities and naval installations across India. He will commence his visit from the capital city Delhi, where he will engage in dialogues aimed at fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. Following this, Vice Admiral Hammond will proceed to Kochi and Mumbai, a hub of maritime activity in India, to explore avenues for collaboration and exchange between the Australian and Indian naval industries. Also Read | Baltimore bridge collapse: MEA says one Indian crew member 'slightly injured' The highlight of the visit will be Vice Admiral Hammond's tour of INS Vikrant, India's first domestically built aircraft carrier, which was commissioned in 2022. This symbolic gesture underscores the growing significance of naval cooperation between Australia and India and highlights the shared commitment to enhancing maritime capabilities in the region. Important to point out, that Australian PM Anthony Albanese also visited INS Vikrant during his India visit last year and emphasised that for Australia, India is a top-tier security partner. Also Read | India hits back at US remarks on Kejriwal's arrest, freezing of Congress bank accounts The upcoming visit of Vice Admiral Hammond underscores the commitment of both nations to advancing maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit comes on the heels of several recent joint exercises and deployments that have underscored the strengthening maritime partnership between Australia and India. Notably, AUSINDEX, a naval exercise held in Sydney in August 2023, showcased the interoperability and coordination between the Royal Australian Navy and the Indian Navy. Watch | Will Russia attack NATO if F-16s are sent to Ukraine? Here's what Putin has to say × Further demonstrating the deepening ties, India's Scorpene submarine, INS Vagir, embarked on an extended-range deployment to Australia in August 2023, where it participated in various exercises with the Royal Australian Navy. Additionally, a Maritime Partnership Exercise involving ships from both navies, including HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, INS Jalashwa, and INS Kavaratti, was conducted in the Bay of Bengal in November 2022 as part of Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022.

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<p>After United States on Wednesday (Mar&nbsp;27) once again commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with additional remarks on the freezing of Congress bank accounts, India has strongly hit back and made clear that such remarks are "unwarranted" and "any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable."</p>

<p>"Yesterday India lodged its strong objection and protest with the senior official from the US embassy with regard to the comments made by the US State Department. The recent remarks by the State Department are unwarranted. Any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable,"&nbsp;MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday (Mar 28).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaiswal said that India&nbsp;adheres to the principles of the rule of law and other&nbsp;democracies must already know this. He also added that the democratic institutions will be safeguarded from any "undue external&nbsp;influences".</p>

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<p>"In India, legal processes are driven only by the rule of law. Anyone who has similar ethos, especially fellow democracies, should have no difficulty in appreciating this fact. India is proud of its independent and robust democratic institutions. We are committed to protect them from any form of undue external influences."</p>

<p>MEA spokesperson continued by saying that "mutual respect and understanding form the foundation of international relations, and states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others..."</p>

<h2><strong>India summons senior US diplomat</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>After US said that it encourages a "fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal", India summoned US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena and took objection on the remarks by Washington.</p>

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<p>The diplomat held a meeting for about 40 minutes at the foreign ministry office in South Block, New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While reacting on the summoning of the US diplomat,&nbsp;State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said,&nbsp;"We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not only that, US also chose to react on freezing of bank accounts of Congress - India's key opposition party in the Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have frozen some of their bank accounts in a manner that will make it challenging to effectively campaign in the upcoming elections. And we encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for each of these issues," Miller reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as Enforcement Directorate (ED), Indian agency to combat economic crimes in the country,&nbsp;arrested the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After United States on Wednesday (Mar 27) once again commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with additional remarks on the freezing of Congress bank accounts, India has strongly hit back and made clear that such remarks are "unwarranted" and "any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable.

After United States on Wednesday (Mar 27) once again commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with additional remarks on the freezing of Congress bank accounts, India has strongly hit back and made clear that such remarks are "unwarranted" and "any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable." "Yesterday India lodged its strong objection and protest with the senior official from the US embassy with regard to the comments made by the US State Department. The recent remarks by the State Department are unwarranted. Any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday (Mar 28). Jaiswal said that India adheres to the principles of the rule of law and other democracies must already know this. He also added that the democratic institutions will be safeguarded from any "undue external influences". Also Read | Arvind Kejriwal claims ED trying to crush AAP, top quotes from court hearing "In India, legal processes are driven only by the rule of law. Anyone who has similar ethos, especially fellow democracies, should have no difficulty in appreciating this fact. India is proud of its independent and robust democratic institutions. We are committed to protect them from any form of undue external influences." MEA spokesperson continued by saying that "mutual respect and understanding form the foundation of international relations, and states are expected to be respectful of the sovereignty and internal affairs of others..." India summons senior US diplomat After US said that it encourages a "fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal", India summoned US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena and took objection on the remarks by Washington. Also Read | India-China hold 29th round of diplomatic talks, discuss disengagement in border areas The diplomat held a meeting for about 40 minutes at the foreign ministry office in South Block, New Delhi. While reacting on the summoning of the US diplomat, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal." Watch | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's ED custody extended for 4 days × Not only that, US also chose to react on freezing of bank accounts of Congress - India's key opposition party in the Parliament. “We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have frozen some of their bank accounts in a manner that will make it challenging to effectively campaign in the upcoming elections. And we encourage fair, transparent and timely legal processes for each of these issues," Miller reportedly said. This comes as Enforcement Directorate (ED), Indian agency to combat economic crimes in the country, arrested the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Maharashtra&nbsp; Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Sadanand Vasant Date has been designated as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a premier counter-terrorism agency in India responsible for investigating and prosecuting offences affecting the security of India.</p>

<p>This comes after a directive from the Personnel Ministry. An IPS officer of the 1990 batch from the Maharashtra cadre, Date will succeed Dinkar Gupta upon his superannuation on March 31.</p>

<p>The Ministry of Personnel announced that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Vasant Date until his&nbsp;superannuation on December 31, 2026.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is&nbsp;Sadanand Vasant Date?</strong></h2>

<p>Sadanand Date has a distinguished career spanning various roles within law enforcement.</p>

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<p>Prior to his appointment as NIA Director General, he served in crucial positions in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Intelligence Bureau (IB).</p>

<p>Notably, Date played a pivotal role in tackling high-profile cases during his tenure with the ATS, including the arrest of espionage suspect Pradeep Kurulkar and the apprehension of terrorists affiliated with the ISI.</p>

<p>Date's remarkable achievements also extend to his earlier roles, such as his contribution to dismantling the Ravi Pujari gang while leading the Mumbai Crime Branch.</p>

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<p>His grit during critical situations earned him accolades, notably during the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, where a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took place from November 26 to 29, 2008 by gunmen associated with the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba.</p>

<p>Date's bravery was instrumental in capturing Ajmal Kasab alive, one of the gunmen involved in the attacks who was sentenced to death by hanging, and later got executed on November 21, 2012.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reflecting on his experiences, Date at the time reportedly said, "The 26/11 attack is the most challenging incident of my career and will stay with me for life. I tried to do my best according to my abilities."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rajeev Kumar Sharma, also a 1990-batch IPS officer but from the Rajasthan cadre, has been named as the Director General of the Bureau of Police Research &amp; Development. Sharma's term will continue until June 30, 2026.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Sadanand Vasant Date has been designated as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a premier counter-terrorism agency in India responsible for investigating and prosecuting offences affecting the security of India.

Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Sadanand Vasant Date has been designated as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a premier counter-terrorism agency in India responsible for investigating and prosecuting offences affecting the security of India. This comes after a directive from the Personnel Ministry. An IPS officer of the 1990 batch from the Maharashtra cadre, Date will succeed Dinkar Gupta upon his superannuation on March 31. The Ministry of Personnel announced that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Vasant Date until his superannuation on December 31, 2026. Who is Sadanand Vasant Date? Sadanand Date has a distinguished career spanning various roles within law enforcement. Also Read | ECI issues show-cause notices to BJP’s Dilip Ghosh, Congress’ Supriya Shrinate for remarks against women Prior to his appointment as NIA Director General, he served in crucial positions in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Intelligence Bureau (IB). Notably, Date played a pivotal role in tackling high-profile cases during his tenure with the ATS, including the arrest of espionage suspect Pradeep Kurulkar and the apprehension of terrorists affiliated with the ISI. Date's remarkable achievements also extend to his earlier roles, such as his contribution to dismantling the Ravi Pujari gang while leading the Mumbai Crime Branch. Also Read | Who is Darshan Hiranandani? Why has ED summoned him in FEMA case linked to Mahua Moitra? His grit during critical situations earned him accolades, notably during the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, where a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took place from November 26 to 29, 2008 by gunmen associated with the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Date's bravery was instrumental in capturing Ajmal Kasab alive, one of the gunmen involved in the attacks who was sentenced to death by hanging, and later got executed on November 21, 2012. Watch | India slams US over remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest × Reflecting on his experiences, Date at the time reportedly said, "The 26/11 attack is the most challenging incident of my career and will stay with me for life. I tried to do my best according to my abilities." Meanwhile, Rajeev Kumar Sharma, also a 1990-batch IPS officer but from the Rajasthan cadre, has been named as the Director General of the Bureau of Police Research & Development. Sharma's term will continue until June 30, 2026. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Confidence in the Indian economy has soared to unmatched levels, with the nation seeing&nbsp;a remarkable surge in billionaire numbers, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024.</p>

<p>Mumbai has outpaced Beijing to claim the title of Asia’s billionaire capital, with 92 billionaires compared to Beijing’s 91, marking a major&nbsp;shift in wealth dynamics.</p>

<p>Mumbai experienced a 47 per cent surge in wealth over the past year, contrasting with Beijing's 28 per cent&nbsp;decline, solidifying the position of the financial capital of India.</p>

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<h2><strong>India outpaces China in billionaire growth</strong></h2>

<p>India significantly outstripped China in billionaire additions, with 94 new billionaires compared to China's 55.</p>

<p>Reliance Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani maintained his position as Asia's wealthiest individual, adding $33 billion to his wealth, while Gautam Adani climbed to 15th place globally with a wealth surge of 62 per cent.</p>

<p>Artificial Intelligence emerged as a major impetus&nbsp;for wealth accumulation, contributing to over half of the new wealth generated globally, with tech giants such as Nvidia making significant strides in the market.</p>

<p>The United States led the world in billionaire additions, fuelled by record-high stock market performance, with New York reclaiming its status as the "Billionaire Capital of the World."</p>

<p>China witnessed profound changes in its wealth landscape, with declines in real estate and renewables sectors, although it still boasts more billionaires than the US despite a notable drop in numbers.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Russia added six billionaires amidst currency fluctuations, while Israel saw an increase of nine billionaires, despite ongoing conflicts, reflecting diverse economic trajectories in different geopolitical contexts.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Confidence in the Indian economy has soared to unmatched levels, with the nation seeing a remarkable surge in billionaire numbers, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024.

Confidence in the Indian economy has soared to unmatched levels, with the nation seeing a remarkable surge in billionaire numbers, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024. Mumbai has outpaced Beijing to claim the title of Asia’s billionaire capital, with 92 billionaires compared to Beijing’s 91, marking a major shift in wealth dynamics. Mumbai experienced a 47 per cent surge in wealth over the past year, contrasting with Beijing's 28 per cent decline, solidifying the position of the financial capital of India. Also read | Who is Pavan Davuluri- the new head of Microsoft Windows and Surface? India outpaces China in billionaire growth India significantly outstripped China in billionaire additions, with 94 new billionaires compared to China's 55. Reliance Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani maintained his position as Asia's wealthiest individual, adding $33 billion to his wealth, while Gautam Adani climbed to 15th place globally with a wealth surge of 62 per cent. Artificial Intelligence emerged as a major impetus for wealth accumulation, contributing to over half of the new wealth generated globally, with tech giants such as Nvidia making significant strides in the market. The United States led the world in billionaire additions, fuelled by record-high stock market performance, with New York reclaiming its status as the "Billionaire Capital of the World." China witnessed profound changes in its wealth landscape, with declines in real estate and renewables sectors, although it still boasts more billionaires than the US despite a notable drop in numbers. Also watch | India elections 2024: India’s green hydrogen mission ignites clean energy innovation Meanwhile, Russia added six billionaires amidst currency fluctuations, while Israel saw an increase of nine billionaires, despite ongoing conflicts, reflecting diverse economic trajectories in different geopolitical contexts. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s billionaire boom: Mumbai overtakes Beijing as Asia’s wealth hub

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