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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