We must find a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, says MEA
.webp)
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson and newly appointed India's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva Arindam Bagchi, addressed a press conference on Thursday, reiterating the sentiments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
Bagchi stated that India held its stance on condemning the terror attacks against Israel and that it was the international community's duty to stand against terrorism of all forms. However, addressing the issue of Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza, Bagchi added that there needed to be a "two-state solution". Earlier Bagchi had also stated that India would support the formation of a "sovereign, independent and viable" state of Palestine.
The MEA spokesperson said, "We have strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack on Israel. The international community must stand together in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."
"There was also the issue of Palestine and on that, we have reiterated our position in favour of direct negotiations for establishing a two-state solution," Bagchi added.
Last week, Bagchi had stated that India had always advocated the resumption of "direct negotiations" for a viable state of Palestine within "secure and recognised borders". He also added that India's hope that the state of Palestine could exist "side by side at peace with Israel".
Speaking on the civilian casualties, Bagchi once again stated the global stance of concern towards the rising humanitarian situation.
Bagchi stated, "We would urge the strict observance of international humanitarian law... Civilian casualties in the conflict are a matter of serious and continuing concern and those involved should be held responsible."
The Israel-Gaza conflict has entered its 13th day. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held private meetings with global leaders, including US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, to discuss the conflict.
On the other hand, Egypt and Jordan have both said no to taking in any Palestinian refugees, fearing that Israel may force the expulsion of Palestinians to other nations and invalidate their demand for statehood completely.
Other Latest News
.webp)
After Haryana, the BJP would also sweep the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, BJP president J P Nadda asserted on Friday.
Nadda, who paid obeisance at the Shri Naina Devi temple here, said the people were happy with the performance of the BJP government at the Centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
.webp)
Noel Tata, half-brother of the late Ratan Tata, has been unanimously elected as the chairman of Tata Trusts following the passing of the legendary industrialist Ratan Tata, CNBC-TV18 reported on Friday. Noel Tata is already a key trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust. He will now lead the trusts that hold a controlling stake in Tata Sons, the primary holding company of the Tata Group.
The move has long been anticipated, given Noel Tata’s close involvement with Tata Trusts and his extensive experience within the conglomerate.
.webp)
After the Haryana poll debacle, Congress MP and LoP Rahul Gandhi attended the review meeting called by party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Delhi. Among those present were the party's Haryana observers Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken, Deepak Babaria and KC Venugopal.
Sources said that the Congress MP remained largely quite, but when his turn came, he observed two things; one being that Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and the Election Commission of India (EC) "have much to answer" and another was that "the local leaders were more interested in their own progress than that of the party", leaving a loud silence in the room.
.webp)
Former US President Donald Trump, who is campaigning for another term in the White House, promised to introduce a system of "reciprocal tariffs" if re-elected. In an economic policy speech in Detroit on Thursday, the Republican candidate singled out India, claiming it imposes some of the highest tariffs on foreign goods among major global economies.
This is not the first time Trump has criticised India for its tariffs. Just last month, he called the nation a "big abuser" of US trade relations.
.webp)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced a bonus and ex-gratia for 2.75 lakh employees of state public sector undertakings and statutory boards for the 2023-24 fiscal.
Accordingly, all eligible workers of profit making PSUs under group C and D will be paid a minimum bonus of Rs 8,400 and a maximum of Rs 16,800, amounting to 8.33 per cent bonus and an ex-gratia of 11.67 per cent, an official release here said.
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
