Foreign Policy
| March 7, 2024, 7:59 a.m.
Maldives Shifts Allegiance from India to China, Sparking Regional Tensions
Since Mohamed Muizzu became president of the Maldives, the country has witnessed a significant shift in its foreign policy, distancing itself from India and embracing closer ties with China. Muizzu's government's decision to reject Indian military presence in the country and establish defense ties with China has escalated tensions in the region, with implications for India's influence in the Indian Ocean.
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"'Reasonable' for India to Prepare for China's Presence in Indian Ocean, Says Jaishankar"
| Sept. 28, 2023, 4:34 a.m.
"'Reasonable' for India to Prepare for China's Presence in Indian Ocean, Says Jaishankar"
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated that it is "reasonable" for India to prepare for China's presence in the Indian Ocean, highlighting the country's foreign policy approach in addressing evolving regional geopolitics.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
| July 27, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
Congress Accuses BJP of Obstructing Congress President's Address in Rajya Sabha Amidst Foreign Policy Debate
Tensions escalated in the Rajya Sabha as the Congress party accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of preventing Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge from delivering a speech after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's address on India's foreign policy. Jaishankar highlighted India's engagement with neighboring countries and emphasized progress in bilateral relations under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. The Opposition's disruption during the statement led to verbal clashes, with Jaishankar expressing his concerns about respecting India's national interests. Meanwhile, the "INDIA" alliance, comprising 26 opposition parties, made a symbolic protest against the Manipur violence by wearing black clothes in Parliament.
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Highlights of India Budget 2024: Finance Minister announces 2 crore more houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) . No changes to income tax slabs.
Budget 2024 Key Highlights: Fiscal deficit target for 2024-25 at 5.1% of GDP; no changes to income tax slabs
No Major Tax Changes in Interim Budget, Focus on Growth
Fiscal Deficit Target Lowered to 5.8% in Interim Budget
Infrastructure, Digital Push to Drive Growth in Interim Budget
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Sitharaman Presents Interim Budget, Focuses on Fiscal Consolidation and Growth
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