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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

"We're Open": S Jaishankar On India Mediating To End Russia-Ukraine War

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has indicated that India was open to considering playing the role of a mediator to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict if approached but noted that New Delhi does not believe it should initiate anything on its own.

In an interview with German economic daily Handelsblatt, he also said that following the Ukraine conflict, India's energy suppliers in the Middle East gave priority to supplying petroleum products to Europe that paid higher prices and New Delhi did not have any option but to procure Russian crude oil.

Mr Jaishankar asserted that just as India does not expect Europe to have a view of China that is identical to New Delhi's, Europe should understand that India cannot have a view of Russia that is identical to the European one.

He said India has had a "stable" and "very friendly" relationship with Russia, and that Moscow never hurt New Delhi's interests.

"We, on the other hand, had a politically and militarily much more difficult relationship with China, for example," he said.

On India's continuing military cooperation with Russia notwithstanding the Ukraine conflict, Jaishankar said it is going on "because many Western countries have long preferred to supply Pakistan and not India." Jaishankar said India is "deeply convinced, and are publicly committed to bringing the conflict to an end".

"Everyone is suffering from this conflict. I don't know exactly how it will end, we're not deep enough into the process to know," he said.

Asked if that isn't a reason why India could be a mediator, Mr Jaishankar said: "Theoretically, yes. We have already helped with very specific issues." "When Turkey negotiated the corridor through the Black Sea, for example. And we were very supportive of the inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant," he said.

"Wherever we can help, we are happy to do so. We are open when we are approached. However, we do not believe that we should initiate anything in this direction on our own," he added.

Turkey played a key role in activating the corridor to transport grain from Ukraine to various world markets as Russia had blocked it following the escalation of its conflict with Ukraine.

Mr Jaishankar also strongly justified India's procurement of Russian crude oil.

"When the fighting started in Ukraine, Europe shifted a large part of its energy procurement to the Middle East -- until then the main supplier for India and other countries," Mr Jaishankar said.

"What should we have done? In many cases, our Middle-East suppliers gave priority to Europe because Europe paid higher prices. Either we would have had no energy because everything would have gone to them. Or we would have ended up paying a lot more because you were paying more," he said.

In a certain way, we stabilised the energy market that way, he added.

His response came when asked about criticism in Europe against India that its procurement of Russian crude oil is detrimental to the effectiveness of the Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

The external affairs minister argued that if no one had bought the crude oil from Russia and everyone had procured it from other countries, prices on the energy market would have shot up even further.

"Global inflation would have been much higher -- and that would have been a huge political issue in lower-income countries," he said.

"If Europe had wanted to maximize the damage at the time, it would have had to stop all economic relations with Russia completely. But it didn't," he said.

Mr Jaishankar said if Europe was so convinced and the principles were so important, why did it allow relations to end "gently"? "Why were there exceptions for pipeline gas, for individual countries and so on? That's what governments do, they manage politics with an eye on the consequences for their people," he said.

Asked if India would have liked support from Europe in the border conflict with China in 2020, Mr Jaishankar said "My point is: just as I do not expect Europe to have a view of China that is identical to mine, Europe should understand that I cannot have a view of Russia that is identical to the European one." "Let us accept that there are natural differences in relationships," he said.

To a question on whether the Indo-Russian engagement is a burden on the India-Europe ties, Mr Jaishankar said everyone conducts a relationship based on their past experiences.

"If I look at the history of India post-independence, Russia has never hurt our interests. The relations of powers like Europe, the US, China or Japan with Russia, they have all seen ups and downs," he said.

"We have had a stable and always very friendly relationship with Russia. And our relationship with Russia today is based on this experience. For others, things were different, and conflicts may have shaped the relationship," he said.

Asked about India recently agreeing on more arms cooperation with Russia and whether the country is still the most important arms supplier for New Delhi, Mr Jaishankar said: "In terms of inventory, yes, because many Western countries have long preferred to supply Pakistan and not India." "But that has changed in the past 10 or 15 years with the US, for example, and our new purchases have diversified with the US, Russia, France and Israel as the main suppliers," he said.

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Protesting Noida Farmers Warn Of Delhi March Again On Friday

The protesting farmers' groups in Noida and Greater Noida today said they will march to Delhi on February 23 to press for the resolution of their issues, including developed plots and increased compensation for their land acquired in the past.

Thousands of these villagers, including women, unsuccessfully tried to enter Delhi on February 8 amid tightened security along Noida's borders with the national capital, choking traffic movement in the city.

The protestors called off the march that day and were pacified after the police's assurance of a high-level meeting with representatives of local authorities and the Uttar Pradesh government.

Scores of farmers on Monday gathered outside the office of the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) in protest where the Bharatiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), a key local group, gave the call for February 23 march to Delhi.

"A meeting was held by government authorities on February 13 and it was decided that a high-power committee would be formed by February 18 to resolve the issues of farmers but nothing has happened so far," the BKP said in a statement.

"Now, three more days' time has been sought from the administrative officials, which the farmers have accepted and said if the solution is not found till then, the farmers will march towards Delhi on February 23," the farmers' group warned.

The farmers from over 200 villages in Noida and Greater Noida have been protesting since December 2023 against the local authorities and the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Dadri with demands for increased compensation and developed plots in lieu of their land acquired by them in the past.

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

अगर हेमंत सोरेन ने BJP से हाथ मिलाया होता तो वो जेल में नहीं होते: दिल्ली के सीएम अरविंद केजरीवाल

दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल ने रविवार को कहा कि अगर झारखंड के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री हेमंत सोरेन ने भाजपा से हाथ मिला लिया होता तो वह जेल में नहीं होते. केजरीवाल ने सोरेन की पत्नी कल्पना मुर्मू सोरेन से टेलीफोन पर बातचीत की, जिन्होंने उन्हें समर्थन करने के लिए धन्यवाद दिया. कल्पना सोरेन ने ‘एक्स' पर कहा, ‘‘आज मेरी दिल्ली के माननीय मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल जी से टेलीफोन पर बातचीत हुई. अरविंद जी को धन्यवाद कि ऐसे समय में वे झारखंडी योद्धा हेमंत जी और झामुमो परिवार के साथ खड़े हैं.''

उन्होंने आरोप लगाया, ‘‘आज पूरा देश केंद्र सरकार और भाजपा की साजिश को देख रहा है. हर कोई यह देखकर परेशान है कि झारखंड के साथ-साथ दिल्ली और अन्य गैर-भाजपा शासित राज्यों में भी लोकतंत्र को किस तरह से कुचला जा रहा है. हमें एक साथ मिलकर केंद्र सरकार और भाजपा की इस साजिश से लड़ना है.''

कल्पना सोरेन की पोस्ट पर प्रतिक्रिया व्यक्त करते हुए केजरीवाल ने ‘एक्स' पर कहा, ‘‘कल्पना जी, हम पूरी तरह से झारखंड के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री हेमंत सोरेन के साथ खड़े हैं. उनकी शक्ति और साहस की तारीफ पूरा देश करता है कि किस तरह वह भाजपा के अत्याचारों का सामना कर रहे हैं. अगर आज वह भाजपा से हाथ मिला लेते तो उन्हें जेल नहीं होती. लेकिन उन्होंने सत्य का मार्ग नहीं छोड़ा. उनको सलाम.''

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Dangal Actor, 19, Died Of Rare Inflammatory Disease: Family

Actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who played young Babita Phogat in Aamir Khan-starrer wrestling drama 'Dangal', died in Delhi yesterday. Her family today revealed that she was suffering from Dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory disease that causes skin rash and muscle weakness.
The 19-year-old was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences on February 7 and died on February 16 after medical complications.

The family said that the symptoms showed two months ago while she was diagnosed with the disease only ten days back.

"She developed a red spot on her hands about two months ago. We consulted with doctors in different hospitals but it couldn't be diagnosed, said Suhani's mother Puja Bhatnagar.

She was admitted to AIIMS after her health started deteriorating.

Suhani's father Sumit Bhatnagar said there was no improvement in her health and eventually her "lungs got damaged due to an infection and accumulation of excess fluid".

"She was put on the ventilator but there was no improvement," he said.

Her father claimed that there are only five to six people all over the world who have been diagnosed with the disease.

Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory disease marked by muscle weakness and a distinctive skin rash. It can also affect other organ systems such as the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems.

The cremation of Suhani Bhatnagar, who was a resident of Faridabad, took place at the Ajronda cremation ground.

She had appeared in the 2016 biographical drama about a wrestler who mentors his two daughters to success. Zaira Wasim played young Geeta while Bhatnagar portrayed the role of Babita. The grown-up versions of the characters were played by Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. Aamir Khan played the role of their father, Mahavir Phogat.

Aamir Khan's production house also condoled her death: "We are deeply saddened to hear about our Suhani passing away. Our heartfelt condolences to her mother Poojaji and the entire family. Such a talented young girl, such a team player, 'Dangal' would have been incomplete without Suhani".

Suhani had taken a break from acting to complete her studies.



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Friday, February 16, 2024

'Kavach' System Successfully Tested In Vande Bharat Train

The Agra railway division on Friday successfully tested an automatic braking system installed in eight-car Vande Bharat trains as part of the indigenously developed anti-collision device 'Kavach', an official said.

"In the first-ever trial, the loco pilot did not apply the brakes and still the train, running at a speed of 160 kmph, automatically stopped 10 metres before the red signal. This parameter will now be freezed for all eight-car Vande Bharat trains across the country," Agra Railway Division PRO Prashasti Srivastava told PTI.

All Vande Bharat trains are fitted with a 'Kavach' system which can apply brakes on its own in case the loco pilot fails to do it due to any reason. Since this system needs several other components such as station Kavach, RFID tags throughout the track length and Kavach towers along the tracks to work simultaneously, the Indian Railways is in the process of implementing these components across its network to enhance operational safety.

Under the supervision of Kush Gupta, Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, North Central Railway zone, the trial started at 9:30 am between Mathura and Palwal and the whole exercise was repeated in both up and down directions till 2 pm.

Ms Srivastava said that the exercise will now be done for 16-car Vande Bharat trains.

Before this trial, the Agra division, under the supervision of Mr Gupta, successfully conducted two more Kavach trials at 140 kmph and 160 kmph for other mail and express trains.

The Agra division has developed a complete Kavach network on the 80-km stretch between Mathura (excluding the station) and Palwal. This involves the placement of RFID tags on railway tracks in station areas and other places, the installation of stationary Kavach units at several places such as stations, and the installation of towers and antennas along the tracks.

The Kavach system, developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), can apply brakes automatically in case of an emergency when a train driver fails to act in time.
According to RDSO officials, a 125-km stretch in three parts between Delhi and Agra is the only stretch across the entire rail network where trains can run at a maximum speed of 160 kmph.
Trains run at a maximum speed of 130 kmph on all other sections in India.

The special track was laid here for India's first semi-high speed train Gatimaan Express, which was launched in April 2016.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Ready To Protect Ships From Houthi Missiles: Navy Chief Exclusive

Indian Navy warships deployed off the coast of Yemen have been tracking the launch of anti-ship ballistic missiles and cruise missiles and stand ready to intercept them if required.

''We have been keeping track of these drones and missiles which are being launched. Our ships have very powerful and capable sensors helping us remain prepared in a combat zone. The deployed ships are very capable and potent, ready to respond if threatened," Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Navy Chief, has told NDTV in an exclusive interview.

The Navy, which is in the middle of its largest-ever deployment in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea, has at least 12 warships deployed in the area, including its latest Visakhapatnam class destroyers, which can detect and engage incoming threats using Israeli-designed Barak 8 medium range surface to air missiles (MRSAM).  

Captains of warships deployed in the area have been given robust rules of engagement and will launch both in self-defence and, if required, to protect merchant shipping in the area that may have been targeted.  Houthi rebels have launched dozens on attacks on US flagged vessels or ships with any association with Israel.  ''The orders are very clear. In case of being targeted, they will act in self-defense and protect both the cargo and the ships. However, so far, we've not had any such incidents.  We have seen that the Houthis are largely carrying out these missile attacks.''

Significantly, the Navy is now veering around to the impression that MV Chem Pluto, a Monrovia-registered tanker bound for New Mangalore Port, was attacked by a combination of two drones in December last year.  

The 12,200-tonne chemical tanker was sailing 320 km southwest of Veraval when it was struck by a drone which penetrated its hull, causing internal damage, a fire and power failure. The Navy believes that the drones were launched from Houthi-held area or by sympathisers of Houthi forces in Yemen.

''Our assessment is they came in pairs, one carrying a payload and the other carrying either an AI sensor or an IR sensor. We have yet to determine the type of sensor as when a drone gets damaged, all the parts cannot be recovered. It is definitely a kamikaze type of drone, escorted by one more, which gives the information. This is our understanding of it," he said.

Significantly, the Indian Navy, alive to the threat of both aerial and semi-submersible marine drones, has already started the process of equipping its ships with automated, quick-reaction gun systems with a high-rate of fire.  These guns are designed to intercept incoming maritime drones at close ranges.  

Earlier this week, video emerged of Ukrainian sea drones striking the large Russian amphibious ship Caesar Kukikov which subsequently sank.  Another warship, the Ivanovets, was struck and sunk by sea drones about two weeks ago.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Defence announced the signing of a Rs.1,752 crore contract with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Kanpur, for the manufacture and supply of 463 made-in-India Stabilised Remote Control guns ''to accurately engage small targets that post a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night.''

''These are all weapons which are either nearly autonomous or automatic, which can detect and engage a target. They have a very high rate of fire, and they can be used at very close quarters. These weapons are now made in India. The technology was earlier brought to the country and they are now being manufactured in India. Their installation is already in progress on many ships,'' Admiral Kumar said.

The Indian Navy is also closely monitoring the movement of Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean, including the Xian Yang Hong 03, which was expected to dock in Male on February 8 at a time when Beijing is trying to step-up its presence in the Maldives -- a matter of diplomatic concern for New Delhi given China's growing influence in the region. While nothing stops Beijing from launching probes in international waters, the Navy is concerned that charting underwater regions ''may have military applications as well in terms of the ability to deploy submarines or operate submarines.''

In order to counter China's growing presence in the waters of the Indian Ocean, including its sale of advanced warships and submarines to Pakistan, the Indian Navy is looking closely at the induction of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines.  

''We want to grow into a well-balanced force with aircraft carriers. On submarines, there is a 30-year submarine building plan which was approved in 1989. Since then, there have been some delays. But Project 75 is a part of this plan and will fit into this. Subsequently, out of the 24 submarines, we will have six nuclear attack submarines. We would like to make it ourselves. We have been learning it for some time, and are now quite confident of manufacturing it. This proposal has now been taken up and is currently under process. We are quite hopeful it will come through. These have long gestation periods. But we are quite confident of our capabilities, technology, understanding and the ability to not only build it but operate it as well,'' the Admiral said.

The Indian Navy presently operates two aircraft carriers, the home-grown INS Vikrant and the INS Vikramaditya, an older-Russia designed and built carrier which will eventually have to be replaced by a more modern platform.

The Navy chief says that he remains committed to this acquisition, particularly since China continues to build carriers at an alarming rate.  ''While there is a school of thought that says aircraft carriers are history, if you see how many aircraft carriers are being built in various countries, China has got plans to build ten.''

In the meanwhile, the Navy remains focussed on new-generation Rafale-M fighters, to be deployed on the new carrier Vikrant to eventually replace its older Russian-built MiG-29K fighters which have had limited success.  

The acquisition of Rafale-Ms, Admiral Kumar says, is under process. ''We are hopeful that by the middle or end of the year, once the contract is signed, 36 months from then is when the first aircraft is expected to be delivered,'' he said.

Eventually, though, the Navy is committed to a twin-engine variant of the Indian Tejas fighter which should be available for induction in the 2040s. ''We are aggressively taking forward the case for the Twin Engine Deck Based fighter (TEDBF), and that will become the mainstay of both the carriers over time,'' the Admiral said.



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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Actor Gautami Tadimalla Joins AIADMK Months After Quitting BJP

Popular film actress Gautami Tadimalla on Wednesday called on All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and formally got inducted into the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu.

The 55-year-old actress, who acted in over 120 films and was paired with top stars such as Rajinikanth and actor-politician Kamal Hassan, quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in October 2023 after serving it for more than 25 years.

On Wednesday, Gautami, who was born in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, called on former chief minister Palaniswami at his residence in Chennai and formally joined the AIADMK, a press release said.

The AIADMK chief handed over a copy of the book 'Maaperum Tamilkanavu (The Great Tamil Dream)' with an image of former Chief Minister C N Annadurai to Gautami on the occasion.

"I was impressed by Annan (elder brother in Tamil) for his ability to unite everyone to fight for the welfare of the people. Today I am very happy to join the party. By joining the AIADMK, I hope I will be able to serve the people.

"You all know that I was in the BJP for 25 years and had quit that party due to some reasons. I am very happy to join the AIADMK today." Gautami later told reporters.

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