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Ahead Of G-20 Event, 100 Delegates From 30 Countries To Attend Y-20 Summit In Ladakh

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SRINAGAR: More than 100 Y-20 delegates from over 30 countries arrived in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Tuesday while as the J&K administration said that it has made elaborate arrangements to make the G-20 meeting schedules in Srinagar a grand success.
Addressing media persons, the administration has said that till Tuesday, over 100 Y20 delegates from over 30 countries have arrived in Ladakh while a few more are expected to arrive by Wednesday morning.
The officials said that as G20 is being conducted under India’s presidency under the theme of One World One family one future, they have put forward priorities of youth as they (youth) are very much concerned about their future.
“The administration since the last three months has been preparing for the event and overseeing how we can make this programme a grand success,” they said, adding that in this regard, various activities have been held so far.
Pertinently, Ladakh is hosting a three-day youth 20 pre-summit under the aegis of the G-20.
The delegates were welcomed by the senior officers of the UT administration. During the three-day summit, there will be discussions and deliberations on different important topics, reports said.
On the first day of the summit, the delegates will visit local places of importance including Hemis and Thicksey monasteries and Shanti Stupa. On the following day, LG Ladakh Dr. B. D. Mishra will address the delegates at the Sindu Sanskriti Auditorium.
On the third day of the pre-summit, Union Minister Anurag Thakur will interact with the delegates and also participate in a youth dialogue. As per the UT administration officials, sufficient security measures and other arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the program.

The Y20 pre-summit in Ladakh will be a valuable opportunity for the global youth to reflect on priority areas in consultation with G-20 member states to come up with policy recommendations that will prove beneficial to the Ladakh region.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 26, 2023
Ahead of G-20 event in Sgr, over 100 delegates from 30 countries arrive in Ladakh for 3-day Y-20 summit

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Srinagar, Apr 25: More than 100 Y-20 delegates from over 30 countries have arrived in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Tuesday while as the J&K administration said that it has made elaborate arrangements to make the G-20 meeting scheduoes in Srinagar a grand success.
Addressing media persons, the administration has said that till Tuesday, over 100 Y20 delegates from over 30 countries have arrived in Ladakh while a few more are expected to arrive by tomorrow morning.
According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the officials said that as G20 is being conducted under India’s presidency under the theme of One World One family one future, they have put forward priorities of youth as they (youth) are very much concerned about their future.
“The administration since the last three months have been preparing for the event and overseeing how we can make this programme a grand success,” they said, adding that in this regard, various activities have been held so far.
Pertinently, Ladakh is hosting a three-day youth 20 pre-summit under the aegis of the G-20.
The delegates were welcomed by the senior officers of the UT administration. During the three-day summit, there will be discussions and deliberations on different important topics, reports said.
On the first day of the summit, the delegates will visit local places of importance including Hemis and Thicksey monasteries and Shanti Stupa. On the following day, LG Ladakh Dr. B. D. Mishra will address the delegates at the Sindu Sanskriti Auditorium.
On the third day of the pre-summit, Union Minister Anurag Thakur will interact with the delegates and also participate in a youth dialogue. As per the UT administration officials, sufficient security measures and other arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of the program.

The Y20 pre-summit in Ladakh will be a valuable opportunity for the global youth to reflect on priority areas in consultation with G-20 member states to come up with policy recommendations that will prove beneficial to the Ladakh region—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

April 25, 2023
Workshop to educate people looking to migrate to Gulf countries

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Amaravati: With an aim to educate people from the state who seek to move to countries in the Middle-East to eke out a living, from being duped by unscrupulous agents, the Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) is organising workshop in West Godavari district on Tuesday.
The society is planning to organise the workshops in parts of the southern state which see high numbers of migrations abroad for a living.
“Many people go to the Gulf countries from our state but a lot of them get deceived by unscrupulous agents’ words without proper awareness to face hardships,” the society, an entity of the Andhra government, said in a press release on Monday.

APNRTS called on people planning to migrate overseas, including NGOs and recruitment agents to attend the session and get their doubts clarified. The helpline numbers are: 0863-2340678 and 8500027678, for the same purpose.
Civil Supplies Minister Karumuri Venkata Nageshwara Rao and senior officials from the district administration will attend the workshop.
The society works for the safety and welfare of expatriates from Andhra Pradesh spread across the globe, including offering several other services useful for them.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 25, 2023
Eid-ul-Fitr 2023: List of countries celebrating festival on Friday
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Eid-ul-Fitr is an important festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world including India. The date of the festival is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the month of Shawwal.
Apart from Saudi Arabia, many other Middle Eastern countries are going to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday. In these countries, Thursday was the 29th and the last day of Ramzan 1444 AH.
Following is the list of countries that are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday:
Bahrain
Egypt
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Palestine
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Syria
UAE
Yemen
Eid-ul-Fitr in India
With the sighting of the crescent on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, the chances of India celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday increased drastically. However, nothing can be confirmed until the sighting of the moon.

If the crescent moon is sighted in India on Friday, the Eid-ul-Fitr in the country will be celebrated on Saturday, else on Sunday.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold its monthly meeting in Hyderabad on Friday to declare the Eid-ul-Fitr date in India.
Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr in Telangana
Earlier, the Telangana government announced holidays for the celebrations.
As per the Telangana State Portal Calendar for 2023, the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in Telangana will be observed on April 22 and 23. Both holidays have been listed under ‘General Holidays’. April 22 has been declared a holiday due to Eid-ul-Fitr, while April 23 is a holiday for the ‘following day of Ramzan’.
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April 21, 2023
Mideast countries voice concern over conflicts in Sudan, urge ceasefire

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Cairo: Countries in the Middle East have expressed concerns over the ongoing conflicts between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and called for an immediate ceasefire and resolution of differences through dialogue.
The fight erupted on Saturday morning in the capital Khartoum and adjoining cities. At least three civilians have been killed, according to the Sudan Doctors’ Committee. The RSF announced that they have taken control of key locations, including Khartoum Airport and the Merowe military base in northern Sudan.
The latest armed conflict in Sudan has raised concerns among Middle Eastern countries, including those in the Arab League, prompting them to condemn the ongoing armed conflicts and call for de-escalation, Xinhua news agency reported.

In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry conveyed deep concern about the violence in Sudan and called on Sudan’s military and political leaders to prioritise dialogue, restraint, and wisdom, and unite to complete the consensus that has been achieved, including the framework agreement.
The UAE also urged Sudan’s conflicting parties to exercise restraint and resolve the crisis through dialogue. In a statement, the UAE Embassy in Khartoum expressed deep concern and reaffirmed the importance of de-escalation and finding a peaceful solution through dialogue. It also emphasised the need to support the political process in Sudan and achieve national consensus for the formation of a government.
Qatar, Libya and Jordan also joined in urging Sudan’s conflicting parties to immediately stop fighting and resolve their differences through dialogue.
On Saturday, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit on Saturday expressed his shock and condemnation of the armed fighting, especially during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.
The Secretary-General also stressed the responsibility of the warring parties to preserve the security and safety of Sudanese civilians in the fighting areas and throughout the country, adding that the Arab League General Secretariat is ready to intervene with the warring parties to end the fight.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian Armed Forces called for the maintenance of security and safety for Egyptian forces training in Sudan. In a statement, the Egyptian Army’s spokesman noted that joint Egyptian forces are present in Sudan for training purposes and are closely following the events. Coordination is underway with the concerned authorities to ensure the security of the Egyptian forces.
Iran also expressed concern about the developments and tensions in Sudan, inviting the conflicting sides to resolve their differences through dialogue.
Major disagreements have recently emerged between the Sudanese Army, led by Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by al-Burhan’s deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, especially over the RSF’s integration into the army, as stipulated in a framework agreement signed between the military and civilian leaders on December 5, 2022.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 16, 2023
Jammu Film Festival opens, features movies from 11 countries

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Jammu: The third edition of the Jammu Film Festival, sponsored by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, began with a grand opening at Abhinav Theatre here on Saturday.
The festival featured parallel screenings of 25 feature films, short films and documentaries from countries including Iran, India, France and the US.
The opening section of the festival showcased short films and a documentary from countries such as Iran, India, France and the US. These included Nahid, Kav Kav, Fatih the Conqueror, Sandhanam and Liturgy of Anti-Tank Obstacles.

The Chief Guest for the occasion was Director Tourism Jammu, Vivekanand Rai.
Vivekanand Rai praised the festival for promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and providing a platform for filmmakers to showcase their talent.
The festival features screenings of 50 feature films, short films and documentaries from 11 countries and will run until April 9.
In addition to the screenings, the festival will also host side events such as panel discussions, a red-carpet event, a culture showcase and a painting exhibition.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 9, 2023
Yogi to perform Ram Lalla’s ‘jalabhishek’ with water from rivers of 155 countries

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Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will on April 23 perform the ‘jalabhishek’ of the deity of Ram Lalla with water from rivers of 155 countries, the general secretary of the organisation overseeing the Ram temple’s construction here said on Thursday.
The construction of the temple is going on in full swing under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Adityanath, said Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra general secretary Champat Rai.
A team led by Vijay Jolly, a Delhi-based devotee of Lord Rama, will hand over water from rivers of the 155 countries to Adityanath, said Rai.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Adityanath will perform puja of the ‘jal kalash’ on April 23 at the Maniram Das Chawni Auditorium.
The ‘kalash’ will contain water collected from rivers of 155 countries, including the Ravi in Pakistan.
The water of the Ravi was first sent by Hindus from Pakistan to Dubai from where it was brought to Delhi, Rai added.
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April 6, 2023
Pinterest expands Creator Inclusion Fund to 5 more countries

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San Francisco: Photo-sharing social media platform Pinterest announced that it is expanding its Creator Inclusion Fund to Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France.
The Fund is Pinterest’s incubator programme to elevate Creators from historically marginalised communities through financial and educational support, according to the company.
The company started the programme in 2021 as it saw a need to uplift Creators from communities that have been disproportionately under-represented — including Black, Latin, LGBTQIA+, Asian, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

“Expanding this programme will unlock more opportunities for disproportionately underrepresented creators and content producers to gain financial support, exposure, resources and reach new audiences looking to be inspired by their passions on our platform,” Zeny Shifferaw, Creator Inclusion Lead at Pinterest, said in a statement.
Moreover, the company mentioned that since its inception, the programme has provided support and a path to success to dozens of Creators from the US, UK and Brazil across Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle, Wellness and Food.
They have received training and deep industry insights from experts in the field, personalised consulting and a financial grant in cash and ad credits.
In February, Pinterest announced that it now has 450 million monthly active users globally, growing 4 per cent year-over-year.
The company CEO Bill Ready said the global mobile app users, which account for over 80 per cent of the impressions and revenue, grew 14 per cent.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 5, 2023
EU removes Pakistan from list of ‘High-Risk Third Countries’

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Islamabad: The EU has removed Pakistan from its list of “High-Risk Third Countries” that do not have a robust anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing regime, a move welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday as a major development which would facilitate the cash-strapped country’s businesses.
The developments come as a much-needed breather when Pakistan faces an economic crisis.
The EU’s delegation in Pakistan termed it an “important positive step” for Pakistan.
“In line with last year’s FATF (Financial Action Task Force) decision, the EU has decided to remove Pakistan from its list of countries with high risk regarding money laundering and financing of terrorism,” it said on Twitter.
It was referring to the decision by the global money laundering and financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), to remove Pakistan from its list of countries under “increased monitoring”.
In a statement announcing the news on Wednesday, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce said the listing of Pakistan in 2018 had resulted in creating a regulatory burden affecting Pakistani companies doing business with the 27-member bloc.
Pakistan was included on the list in 2018, placing the country under additional regulatory restrictions.
The list includes countries that the European Union considers to have strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.

Prime Minister Sharif in a Twitter post said that the decision would facilitate the country’s businesses, individuals and entities.
“De-listing of Pakistan from EU’s updated list of high-risk third-countries is a major development which would facilitate our businesses, individuals and entities,” the Pakistan leader tweeted.
PM Shehbaz also said it was a reflection of the government’s unwavering resolve to further strengthen the Anti-Money Laundering
and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime.
According to the Delegated Regulation, following the measures implemented to address the action plans agreed with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Nicaragua, Pakistan and Zimbabwe remedied the strategic deficiencies in their respective AML/CFT regimes and no longer pose a significant AML/CFT threat to the international financial system.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce said the EU member states’ “Obligated Entities” will no longer be required to apply “Enhanced Customer Due Diligence” while conducting transactions with individuals and legal entities established in Pakistan.
The entities include credit institutions, financial institutions, auditors, external accountants, tax advisors, notaries, independent legal professionals (acting on behalf of and for their client in any financial or real estate transaction), estate agents and individuals trading in goods.
Pakistan’s exclusion from the list would add to the comfort level of the European economic operators and is likely to ease the cost and time of legal and financial transactions by Pakistani entities and individuals in the EU, according to the ministry statement.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in a statement said that it would help Pakistan’s economy.
“Pakistani businesses and individuals would no longer be subjected to enhanced customer due diligence by European legal and economic operators,” he added.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 29, 2023
China spent USD 240 bn on 20 countries in rescue lending

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New Delhi: China has developed a system of “Bailouts on the Belt and Road” that helps recipient countries avoid default, and continue servicing their BRI debts, at least in the short run, a new report has found.
In total, more than 20 debtor countries have received USD240 billion in Chinese rescue lending since 2000. The scale of China’s global bailout lending programme is also growing fast. More than USD185 billion was extended in the past five years alone (2016-2021), as per a report by researchers from the World Bank, Harvard Kennedy School, AidData, and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
Thirteen countries made total drawings of USD170 billion in situations of economic or financial distress. Examples include Argentina (2014-2021), Mongolia (2012-2021), Suriname (2015-2021) and Sri Lanka (2021), which drew on their RMB swap lines right before and/or after sovereign defaults on their external creditors.
Other important users include Pakistan (2013-2021), Egypt (2016-2021) and Turkey (2021), which made large drawdowns during protracted balance of payments crises, as demonstrated by their crashing currencies in the face of dwindling foreign exchange reserves. Another group, including Russia (in 2015 and 2016) and Ukraine (in 2015), activated their swap lines in the face of sanctions and deep geopolitical crises.
China’s role as an international crisis manager can therefore be compared to that of the US Treasury during previous Latin American debt crises or to a regional financial institution like the European Stability Mechanism, which helped to avert, delay, or resolve defaults by highly-indebted borrowers, rather than to a global financial backstop with “deep pockets”.
The global swap line network put in place by the People’s Bank of China is increasingly used as a financial rescue mechanism, with more than USD170 billion in liquidity support extended to crisis countries, including repeated rollovers of swaps coming due.
The swaps bolster gross reserves and are mostly drawn by distressed countries with low liquidity ratios. In addition, the report shows that Chinese state-owned banks and enterprises have given out an additional USD70 billion in rescue loans for balance of payments support. Taken together, China’s overseas bailouts correspond to more than 20 per cent of total IMF lending over the past decade, and the bailout amounts are growing fast.
However, China’s rescue loans differ from those of established international lenders of last resort in that they are opaque, carry relatively high interest rates, and are almost exclusively targeted to debtors of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the report found.

China’s swap line network has become an important tool of overseas crisis management. In total, the report found that USD170 billion have been extended by the PBOC to central banks of countries in financial or macroeconomic distress. This amount involves a large number of rollovers, as short-term PBOC swap loans are often extended again and again, resulting in a de facto maturity of more than three years, on an average.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 28, 2023