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1.Former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi dies at 86.- Former Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi passed away at around 3 am on Friday due to age-related health complications. He was 86. P D Hinduja Hospital chief operating officer Joy Chakravarty confirmed the news. Speaking to Hindustan Times, his son Unmesh said, “He had been admitted to the ICU and was under observation. He had cardiac trouble on Wednesday. 

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2.Trade deal between India, European Free Trade Association likely within a few days, says Norwegian Minister. -The Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is in the final stages and is expected to be concluded within the next few days, Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik said on Thursday, February 22,2024.“We’re hopeful that we can conclude this now in the forthcoming few days. We will see how it goes. Of course, everything is still under discussion and we have to see how things play out. But we’re very optimistic.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/trade-deal-between-india-european-free-trade-association-likely-within-a-few-days-says-norwegian-minister/article67875965.ece

3.Ukrainian envoy urges India to play ‘crucial role’ in finding peaceful solution with Russia: ‘India is powerful voice’

kraine's Deputy Foreign Minister, Iryna Borovets on Thursday said that India has to play a “crucial role" in finding a peaceful solution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking to ANI, Borovets said, “India has a crucial role. First of all, India is a global leader, it is certainly a powerful voice of the Global South countries. India respects the territorial integrity of my country. So in that sense, we have full support. But, India could be more vocal on it, could take more action towards finding a peaceful solution."

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-iryna-borovets-india-pm-modi-putin-volodymyr-zelenskyy-global-south-g20-world-affairs-politics-11708656800901.html

4.Farmers To Observe ‘Black Day’ Over Protester’s Death, Tractor Marches Across India On Feb 26 | Top Points.- The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday demanded the registration of a murder case over the death of a protesting farmer at the Punjab-Haryana border and announced a ‘Black Day’ on Friday and a tractor march on February 26 to condemn the incident.22-year-old protesting farmer, Subhkaran Singh, died on Wednesday amid clashes between Haryana Police and Punjab farmers. Farmers had put their ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march on hold for two days after the incident, which had left at least 12 other peasants injured.

https://www.news18.com/india/farmers-to-observe-black-day-tomorrow-over-protesters-death-tractor-marches-across-india-on-feb-26-top-points-8789174.html

5.Sri Lanka tourism hits record high with a surge in Indian visitors: India maintains position as top source market.- Sri Lanka Tourism recently concluded the second leg of its inaugural Business Networking event for 2024 in India. The event started in Mumbai at the Sofitel BKC on February 9th, followed by its conclusion in Delhi at the Shangri-La on February 20th. This event was a celebration of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, highlighting its resilience and growth. The event aimed to strengthen ties between Sri Lanka and India.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/business/sri-lanka-tourism-hits-record-high-with-a-surge-in-indian-visitors-india-maintains-position-as-top-source-market

 

 

 

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