India

The Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, will embark on his first bilateral visit to India from February 25 to February 27. The weekend visit will serve as an occasion for the german chancellor to engage the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in important geopolitical interactions.

The Minister of External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar, stated in a recent interview that India shares friendly relationships with all the international except China.

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 2023 edition of the energy week of India in Bengaluru. During the inauguration ceremony, PM Modi noted that India's energy demand has increased. Currently, the energy demand stands at 5%. However, it is expected to reach 11% in the upcoming years.

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, interacted with his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, through a telephone conversation. During these interactions, the Indian Prime Minister updated Minister Sanchez regarding India's priorities for the presidency of the G-20.

The International Monetary fund has rejected Pakistan's Circular Debt Management Plan and termed it unrealistic. They have urged the government of Pakistan to increase the electricity tariffs to the range of PKR 11-12.50 to restrict the additional subsidy of PKR 335 billion for the current fiscal year.

Finance Minister Sitharaman elaborated on the theme of inclusive development during her budget address. At the same time, The finance minister noted that the budget of 2023-24 aims to empower women.

Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken up the issue with these governments. However, the governments tend to justify the actions of the separatist groups on the grounds of freedom of speech.

Nepal has initiated the transportation of two Shaligram stones to Ayodhya to construct the idols of Ram and Janaki. Once the stones reach Ayodhya, The Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra will create the idols of Ram and Sita. These idols will be placed in the main temple complex at Ayodhya.

G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant interacted with the media during a press conference, where he expressed that India's presidency of G-20 will be decisive inclusive and outcome-oriented.