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Assam and Meghalaya held a Chief Minister level meeting today in Guwahati to settle the border issue. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma along with ministers from both the states attended the meeting. Both states have signed an MoU in New Delhi this year on border issues. Today’s meeting was held to find an amicable solution to the issue in respect of the remaining six areas. Both the Chief Ministers reaffirmed their commitments to solve the issue amicably.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese India’s concerns over incidents of attacks on temples and activities of pro-Khalistani elements in Australia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue during his wide-ranging with Mr Albanese in Sydney today. In a joint press statement after the meeting, Modi said he had discussions with his Australian counterparts in the past on the issue of attacks on temples in Australia and activities of separatist elements. PM Modi said Prime Minister Albanese has assured him once again that he will take strict actions against such elements in the future also.

Prime Minister Modi said the India-Australia ties are based on mutual trust and confidence.

Modi said they have a constructive discussion on strengthening strategic cooperation in mining and critical minerals.

PM Modi added that the discussion was held on taking India-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights. Modi invited Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and all Australian cricket fans to India for the Cricket World Cup this year.

India and Australia also signed agreements in the field of migration and mobility partnership and on the Green Hydrogen task force. The Memorandum of Understandings were exchanged after the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart.

The Australian Prime Minister said the two countries reiterated their shared ambition for an early conclusion of the Australia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement later this year. He also announced the establishment of a new Australian Consulate General in Bengaluru saying it will help connect Australian businesses to India’s booming digital and innovation ecosystem.

Tripura social welfare minister Tinku Roy held a meeting with a group of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, queer, and members of the LGBTQ community on their rights and social security to address the issues faced by the community.

The Minister Tinku Roy said that in a bid to protect the rights of the transgender community of the state the Tripura government is looking forward to constitute a welfare board for the transgenders.

A 24-point charter of demands was raised during the meeting to formulate a strategy and policy to protect the rights of the LGBTQ community.

Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, an officer of Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers from UPSC’s 1987 batch, joined as the new General Manager of N.F. Railway on 16th May, 2023.

CPRO, NFR Sabyasachi De informed in a press release that Chetan Kumar Shrivastava has done B. Tech from GEC/ Jabalpur (1986), M. Tech in Industrial Management from IIT/Kharagpur (1988), Master’s in Public Administration from National University of Singapore (2007) and Advanced Diploma in Financial Management from AIMA, New Delhi (2009). As General Manager, he will be the overall incharge of all railway operational activities within the jurisdiction of N. F. Railway i.e. all north-eastern states including Sikkim and parts of West Bengal and Bihar.

Chetan Kumar Shrivastava joined Indian Railways in the year 1989 as Group ‘A’ Officer. He has earlier worked as Chief Electrical Engineer (Construction), South Eastern Railway and as Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair division. He was also posted as Principal Chief Safety Officer of Eastern Railway.

He has undergone through field training on Metro Railway Tunnelling and Safety of systems in Denmark and Spain while he was working as GGM/Electrical in Rail Vikas Nigam Limited in 2014. He has completed the course of Management Training Programme of Indian Railway Officers’ at Singapore and Malayasia in addition to a special Executive Leadership program in SDA School of Business, Milan, Italy.

Before joining as the General Manager of N.F. Railway, he was working as the Additional General Manager (AGM) of Eastern Railway. The new General Manager has a wide experience in handling train operations, maintenance of rolling stocks and electrical systems.

Minister of SC Welfare,Fishery & ARDD Department Sudhangshu Das chaired a review meeting organized by Tapshili Nation Welfare Department, Animal Resources Development Department and  Fisheries Department at Circuit House Conference Hall in Belonia on Friday.

In the review meeting Minister of SC Welfare, Fishery & ARDD Department Sudhangshu Das has directed the concerned government officials to increase the  production of fish, eggs, milk, meat in South Tripura district to make the district self dependent.

New Caledonia lifted its tsunami warning to citizens after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday in the Pacific Ocean southeast of the territory.

The quake was detected some 340 kilometres east of Vao city in New Caledonia, a French Pacific territory, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

In New Caledonia, the police had evacuated the coast and tsunami sirens had been activated.

Tsunami waves of one-to-three metres (six-to-nine feet) above tide are possible along some coastal areas of Vanuatu, according to the Honolulu-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

In Vanuatu, waves of just under half a metre above tide level were reported at Lenakel, while slightly smaller waves were observed or predicted for several other islands, the Honolulu-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

The Supreme Court has put a stay on the West Bengal government’s order to ban the screening of the film ‘The Kerala Story’ in the state. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud said it is the duty of the state government to maintain law and order as the film has been granted certification by the Central Board of Film Certification. The bench said, the prohibition order by the West Bengal government is not tenable.

The apex court said, fundamental right to free speech can’t be made dependent on public display of emotions. The court said legal provision cannot be used to put a premium on public intolerance. It said additional security can be provided for every cinema hall screening the movie and requisite arrangements can be made for moviegoers who want to see the film.

 With regard to Tamil Nadu, the top court said, no steps shall be taken by the state or its officers or instrumentalities including police to prevent the screening of The Kerala Story. While West Bengal had banned the movie after three days of its screening in theatres, Tamil Nadu has not banned the film but the exhibitors have withdrawn from cinema halls owing to security concerns.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on a three-nation tour of Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia this morning. On the first leg of his tour, PM Modi will attend G7 Summit in Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Briefing media in New Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the G7 Summit has chosen several key priorities for the current Presidency.

The broad terms of the G7 Summit preferences include nuclear disarmament, economic resilience and security, regional issues, climate and energy, food and health and development. There are other priorities also such as digitisation and science and technology which will be highlighted during several sessions at the Summit.

Foreign Secretary said India’s participation at the Summit in Hiroshima would be structured around three formal sessions. Two sessions would be held on 20th of May and the third one will be held on the 21st. The first session relates to food, health, development, and gender equality. The second session is on climate, energy and environment. The third session is titled “Towards peaceful, stable and prosperous world”.

On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral discussions with several leaders of the G7. Japan has also invited Autralia, Brazil, Comorros, Cook Islands, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam and some of international organisations including the UN. Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with his Japanese counterpart and unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima. Foreign Secretary said that a QUAD leaders meeting is being planned in Hiroshima with leaders of all QUAD nations.

Foreign Secretary said India’s regular participation at the G7 Summits clearly points to increasing recognition that India should be a part of any serious effort to resolve global challenges, including those of peace, security, development and environment preservation. He added that this is more salient in the context of India’s ongoing presidency of G20 and India’s efforts to priorities interests and concerns of fellow countries of Global South.

On the second leg of his visit, Prime Minister will reach Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea on the evening of 21st May. He will jointly host the third Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape the following day. The FIPIC involves India and fourteen Pacific Island Countries. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Papua New Guinea.

Prime Minister Modi will have bilateral engagements in Papua New Guinea, including meetings with Governor-General Bob Dadae and Prime Minister James Marape. He will also hold bilateral engagement with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

On the same day, PM Modi will travel to Sydney in Australia on 22nd May. He will hold bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on 24th May. Prime Minister is also expected to call on Governor General David Hurley. PM Modi will also interact with Australian CEOs and business leaders, and address the Indian diaspora at a community event in Sydney on 23rd May. Australian Prime Minister is also expected to join PM Modi at this event.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha today formally inaugurated the spices distribution programme through ration shops at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan.

Addressing in the programme Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said that from now on, the state government will supply packed powder spices such as chillies, turmeric, cumin and coriander through subsidy ration shops. A new feather added to the public distribution system of the state, he added.

Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi , our government is committed to strengthening the mass distribution system, and delivering daily essential commodities to the last person in the society at subsidy, he added.

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Tourism Sushanta Chowdhury and other dignitaries were present.