A delegation headed by IOA president PT Usha and Minister of State for Sports in Gujarat Harsh Sanghavi had a meeting with officials of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to consider the possibility and viability of India hosting Olympics in 2036. Despite new IOC president Kirsty Coventry announcing a pause in the host selection process and establishing a working group to determine the “appropriate time" for identifying a future host, she welcomed dialogue with Indian officials, who are aiming to host the 2036 Games.&nbsp;The delegation comprised senior officials from the IOA, the central sports ministry, and the Gujarat government, which is positioning itself as a prospective host. This important exchange sought to discuss the possibility and feasibility of India staging an Olympic and Paralympic Games in the future," a press release by the visiting delegation said.&nbsp;The dialogue created an important platform for the Indian delegation to express their vision for hosting a future Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, the release continued. The encounter is likely to assist the Indian team “to sharpen its ambition.” India's interaction with the Olympic movement is at a critical juncture, one that extends beyond competitive athletics to incorporate the actual culture of Olympism – using sport to promote peace, education, and cultural exchange," said Usha. "The Olympic Games in India would not merely be an awesome spectacle; they would have a whole-of-generation impact for all Indians."&nbsp;Sanghavi confirmed the state's intentions to host the Games, pointing to their sports investments and commitment to the Olympic movement as proof. He explained that hosting the Games would be groundbreaking for Gujarat, sparking unprecedented development and inspiring a new generation.&nbsp;We look forward to being genuine partners to the IOC over the next few months of this process, and hopefully in years to come, as we collaborate to bring about this mutual aspiration," he further added.&nbsp;During her initial press conference following her takeover, Coventry said that there was resounding support from IOC members for suspending and overhauling the future host election process.&nbsp;&nbsp;Members desire more involvement in the process and much discussion was held on the timing of awarding the next host. Coventry added that the executive board members also wanted to learn from already decided future hosts – Los Angeles (2028 Summer Games), Brisbane (2032 Summer Games), and the French Alps (2030 Winter Games) – before going ahead with future bids. India had placed a Letter of Intent to host the 2036 Games in October last year.

2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad? Indian delegation makes case to IOC amid standstill

A delegation headed by IOA president PT Usha and Minister of State for Sports in Gujarat Harsh Sanghavi had a meeting with officials of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to consider the possibility and viability of India hosting Olympics in 2036. Despite new IOC president Kirsty Coventry announcing a pause in the host selection process and establishing a working group to determine the “appropriate time" for identifying a future host, she welcomed dialogue with Indian officials, who are aiming to host the 2036 Games. The delegation comprised senior officials from the IOA, the central sports ministry, and the Gujarat government, which is positioning itself as a prospective host. This important exchange sought to discuss the possibility and feasibility of India staging an Olympic and Paralympic Games in the future," a press release by the visiting delegation said. The dialogue created an important platform for the Indian delegation to express their vision for hosting a future Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, the release continued. The encounter is likely to assist the Indian team “to sharpen its ambition.” India's interaction with the Olympic movement is at a critical juncture, one that extends beyond competitive athletics to incorporate the actual culture of Olympism – using sport to promote peace, education, and cultural exchange," said Usha. "The Olympic Games in India would not merely be an awesome spectacle; they would have a whole-of-generation impact for all Indians." Sanghavi confirmed the state's intentions to host the Games, pointing to their sports investments and commitment to the Olympic movement as proof. He explained that hosting the Games would be groundbreaking for Gujarat, sparking unprecedented development and inspiring a new generation. We look forward to being genuine partners to the IOC over the next few months of this process, and hopefully in years to come, as we collaborate to bring about this mutual aspiration," he further added. During her initial press conference following her takeover, Coventry said that there was resounding support from IOC members for suspending and overhauling the future host election process. Members desire more involvement in the process and much discussion was held on the timing of awarding the next host. Coventry added that the executive board members also wanted to learn from already decided future hosts – Los Angeles (2028 Summer Games), Brisbane (2032 Summer Games), and the French Alps (2030 Winter Games) – before going ahead with future bids. India had placed a Letter of Intent to host the 2036 Games in October last year.

A delegation including IOA president PT Usha and Gujarat's minister Harsh Sanghavi met IOC officials to discuss India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics

The annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) will take place in Pakistan from 1st to 3rd March, with an Indian delegation led by India’s Indus Commissioner, P.K. Saxena, due to visit the country.

According to sources, the delegation is expected to leave around February 28th and return on March 4th. This will be the 117th meeting of the commission led by the commissioners from both sides.

Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the commissioners were required to meet annually to discuss issues. The last meeting took place in Delhi from March 23rd to 24th.

Those talks came after a gap of two and a half years due to the COVID-19 crisis. Before the 2021 Delhi talks, talks between the two Indus commissioners happened in Lahore in August 2018.

The Pakistani delegation will be led by its Commissioner for Indus Waters, Syed Muhammad Mehr Ali Shah, who visited Delhi last year.

A number of routine matters will be discussed. Last year's meeting saw the Indian side emphasise that the designs of two Indian projects—Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Lower Kalnai (48 MW) are fully compliant with the provisions of the Treaty.

Pakistan's side requested India's share of information on the design of other Indian hydropower projects being planned to be developed.

Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the waters of 3 eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi) were allocated to India for unrestricted use, while the waters of 3 western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) went to Pakistan.&nbsp;

Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the 3 western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design.

Under the treaty, Pakistan can raise objections to the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on Western rivers. In the past, several issues have been resolved, but either side can go to neutral experts or courts.

The talks are one of the few bilateral institutions that continues to work despite no major government-to-government talks or conversation. Pilgrim movements from both sides have been seen, with Indian Sikh and Hindu pilgrims visiting holy places in Pakistan and vice versa.

Both sides continue to exchange lists of prisoners and nuclear installations on 1st January and 1st July as envisaged under the 2008 and 1988 pacts. After the 2019 removal of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties. Before that, Indian PM Modi had made a surprise visit to Pakistan in December 2015, but that was followed by the Uri terror attack, leading to a stalemate in ties.

The annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) will take place in Pakistan from 1st to 3rd March, with an Indian delegation led by India’s Indus Commissioner, P.

The annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) will take place in Pakistan from 1st to 3rd March, with an Indian delegation led by India’s Indus Commissioner, P.K. Saxena, due to visit the country. According to sources, the delegation is expected to leave around February 28th and return on March 4th. This will be the 117th meeting of the commission led by the commissioners from both sides. Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the commissioners were required to meet annually to discuss issues. The last meeting took place in Delhi from March 23rd to 24th. Those talks came after a gap of two and a half years due to the COVID-19 crisis. Before the 2021 Delhi talks, talks between the two Indus commissioners happened in Lahore in August 2018. The Pakistani delegation will be led by its Commissioner for Indus Waters, Syed Muhammad Mehr Ali Shah, who visited Delhi last year. A number of routine matters will be discussed. Last year's meeting saw the Indian side emphasise that the designs of two Indian projects—Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Lower Kalnai (48 MW) are fully compliant with the provisions of the Treaty. Pakistan's side requested India's share of information on the design of other Indian hydropower projects being planned to be developed. Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the waters of 3 eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi) were allocated to India for unrestricted use, while the waters of 3 western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) went to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the 3 western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, Pakistan can raise objections to the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on Western rivers. In the past, several issues have been resolved, but either side can go to neutral experts or courts. The talks are one of the few bilateral institutions that continues to work despite no major government-to-government talks or conversation. Pilgrim movements from both sides have been seen, with Indian Sikh and Hindu pilgrims visiting holy places in Pakistan and vice versa. Both sides continue to exchange lists of prisoners and nuclear installations on 1st January and 1st July as envisaged under the 2008 and 1988 pacts. After the 2019 removal of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties. Before that, Indian PM Modi had made a surprise visit to Pakistan in December 2015, but that was followed by the Uri terror attack, leading to a stalemate in ties.

Indian delegation to visit Pakistan in March for Indus Commission meet

Indian diplomats paid a 'quiet visit' to Doha on Monday, according to Qatar's Special Envoy Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, to have talks with the Afghan Taliban's political leadership based there.&nbsp;

This visit appears to be the first official confirmation of recent rumours that New Delhi has directly engaged the Taliban.&nbsp;

Mutlaq bin Majed al-Qahtani, who is the Special Envoy of Qatar’s foreign minister for counter-terrorism and conflict resolution, said at a virtual seminar: "India, as we know, has invested a lot economically and wants Afghanistan to be more peaceful and stable.

"I believe there has been a quiet visit by Indian officials to speak to the Taliban. Why because not everybody believes that the Taliban will dominate and take over but because the Taliban is a key component of the future of Afghanistan.”

The Qatari diplomat advised that such discussions with Afghan stakeholders should aim to persuade the parties to resolve their disagreements through peaceful methods.&nbsp;

Since 2013, the Qatari government has hosted the Taliban's main headquarters in Doha, and it is the organiser of the Intra Afghan Dialogue, or Afghan-Taliban talks, which began in September of last year.&nbsp;

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the Doha ceremony, as did an Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary for Iran-Pakistan-Afghanistan JP Singh from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Indian diplomats paid a 'quiet visit' to Doha on Monday, according to Qatar's Special Envoy Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, to have talks with the Afghan Taliban's political leadership based there.

Indian diplomats paid a 'quiet visit' to Doha on Monday, according to Qatar's Special Envoy Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, to have talks with the Afghan Taliban's political leadership based there. This visit appears to be the first official confirmation of recent rumours that New Delhi has directly engaged the Taliban. Mutlaq bin Majed al-Qahtani, who is the Special Envoy of Qatar’s foreign minister for counter-terrorism and conflict resolution, said at a virtual seminar: "India, as we know, has invested a lot economically and wants Afghanistan to be more peaceful and stable. "I believe there has been a quiet visit by Indian officials to speak to the Taliban. Why because not everybody believes that the Taliban will dominate and take over but because the Taliban is a key component of the future of Afghanistan.” The Qatari diplomat advised that such discussions with Afghan stakeholders should aim to persuade the parties to resolve their disagreements through peaceful methods. Since 2013, the Qatari government has hosted the Taliban's main headquarters in Doha, and it is the organiser of the Intra Afghan Dialogue, or Afghan-Taliban talks, which began in September of last year. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the Doha ceremony, as did an Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary for Iran-Pakistan-Afghanistan JP Singh from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Indian delegation engaged in talks with Taliban in Doha: Qatar special envoy

The Indian delegation will visit Myanmar on October 4 for a two-day visit. Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane and Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla will be a part of this delegation that will call on the State Counsellor of Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. The delegation will aim at strengthening ties with Myanmar.

India Myanmar ties: Indian delegation in Myanmar aims at strengthening ties

The Indian delegation will visit Myanmar on October 4 for a two-day visit. Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane and Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla will be a part of this delegation that will call on the State Counsellor of Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

Indian delegation visits Myanmar as it goes to polls

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