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Xi Jinping to Participate in Biden’s Climate Summit
China’s President Xi Jinping will attend a US-led climate change summit on 22 April at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders since the advent of the new US administration in January this year.
Fire Breaks Out in Furniture Market in Kirti Nagar, None Injured
A fire broke out at a furniture market in west Delhi's Kirti Nagar area on Wednesday morning, officials said. The fire has been contained and no injuries have been reported so far from the incident.
Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga to Postpone India Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is postponing plans to visit India and the Philippines on a trip originally set for the end of the April, reported Reuters, quoting Japanese media.
Chemical Weapons Watchdog Votes to Suspend Syria's Rights
Member states of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) are voting on a French proposal to suspend Syria's "rights and privileges" at the body, including its ability to vote.
Damascus is accused of failing to answer key questions after an OPCW probe last year found Syria attacked a rebel-held village with the nerve agent sarin and the toxic chemical chlorine in 2017.
PM Modi to Attend US Climate Summit Virtually
PM Modi will participate in Leaders’ Summit on Climate at the invitation of the US President, being held virtually on 22-23 April.
Prime Minister will make his remarks in the Leaders’ Session 1 on 22 April, from 5.30 to 7.30 pm IST.
DRI Officers at Kochi Intercept 303 Kg of Cocaine
Officers of DRI at Kochi have intercepted 303 kg of suspected cocaine packed inside 9 bags concealed between the rows of wooden logs in a container that originated from Panama, transited through the ports of Antwerp and Colombo: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
(Source: ANI)
Assistant Sub-Inspector Abducted by Naxals: SP Bijapur
One Assistant Police Sub Inspector has been abducted by Naxals from Palnar village under Ganglur Police Station limits in Bijapur district, reported ANI, citing SP Bijapur, Kamalochan Kashyap.