Ajit Doval to visit Moscow; Ukraine conflict to figure in talks
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is leaving for Moscow this week amid speculations that India could play a role in resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is leaving for Moscow this week amid speculations that India could play a role in resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointments of these key confidants of Prime Minister Modi with effect from 10 June.
Ajit Doval was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) (Honoris Causa) for his exemplary service to the nation.
Doval called on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday and discussed the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.
Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and discussed current issues of cooperation between India and Russia in the security sector, according to the official statement released by Security Council of Russia.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high level meeting with top officials to review the situation.
The meeting started around 3 pm at the Home Ministry in presence of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army Chief Manoj Pandey, Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha and Research and Analysis Wing Chief Samant Goel.
The free and frank expression of contrarian viewpoints even if they are perceived to hurt the interests of the nation-state and as long as they are not a call to violence or extra-constitutional in nature are an essential component of mature democracies.
Unvaccinated people from India and Africa and other parts of the world with low vaccination rates will travel to the rich world and could reignite the pandemic there.
'Our security forces have once again displayed utmost bravery and professionalism. Thanks to their alertness, they have defeated a nefarious plot,' PM said.
