Morning Digest | Ukraine dominates Modi-Biden talks; properties of suspected rioters demolished in Madhya Pradesh, and more
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PM Modi, Biden meet virtually before U.S.-India 2+2
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually on Monday morning, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were in Washington for the fourth ‘2+ 2’ foreign and defence ministry dialogues with their U.S. counterparts. The war between Russia and Ukraine featured prominently in the opening remarks of both leaders and is expected to occupy a significant part of the day’s discussions.
Properties of suspected rioters demolished in Madhya Pradesh
A day after communal clashes singed Khargone in Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Ram Navami, the police on Monday said they have arrested more than 80 persons. Less than 24 hours after the violence, the local administration demolished properties and houses of suspects allegedly involved in the violence. The city remained under curfew on Monday.
Court rejects Kirit Somaiya’s anticipatory bail plea
The City Civil and Sessions Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of BJP’s vice-president of Maharashtra Kirit Somaiya in an alleged case of misappropriation of funds generated to save the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant from being scrapped.
Shifting mainstream narrative to real issues a task during elections: Sitaram Yechury
Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament to ban children younger than 16 from social media.
Florida man arrested for plotting to bomb New York Stock Exchange to "reboot" U.S. government, detained for trial.
Apple asked a federal judge to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust case against the iPhone maker.
The Sri Lankan parliamentary elections have, more or less, cleansed the 225-member Parliament, purging the country’s arrogant old guard
Trump appoints Whitaker as NATO ambassador despite lack of foreign policy experience, raising concerns about U.S. representation within alliance.
Trump appoints Whitaker as NATO ambassador despite lack of foreign policy experience, raising concerns about U.S. representation within alliance.
U.N. Security Council votes 14-1 for ceasefire resolution, U.S. veto prevents adoption due to hostage release demand.
Bangladesh interim government cancels passports of 22 security officials under investigation for abductions during previous presidency.
U.S. policy shift allowing Kyiv to use ATACMS missiles sparks furious response from Moscow, risking major war.
Taliban authorities are removing "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation by checking imported books and distributing lists of banned titles.
President Biden approves Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles against Russia, while Trump criticizes Ukraine aid.