For 'political reasons', MEA says no to Russia trip by Kolkata mayor

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 15, 2024
Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim's scheduled visit to Moscow for the Brics summit from September 17-21 was blocked by the Union ministry of external affairs due to political reasons. Although he had received prior approvals from both state and home ministries, his final clearance was withheld by MEA. Hakim was the sole Indian mayor...

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India celebrated Vijay Diwas on December 16, commemorating the 1971 war victory over Pakistan. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah paid tribute to the..
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India's shipping ministry launched a 'scheduled service' for cargo vessels on the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers, alongside the 'Jalvahak' incentive..
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Doctors and citizens protested in Kolkata against CBI's alleged failure in the RG Kar rape-murder probe. They demanded speedy justice and questioned the delay in..
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The parents of a doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College expressed profound disappointment after a Kolkata court granted bail to two key suspects...
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