In Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the new farm laws and said his government is ready to address farmers' apprehensions. He also accused the Opposition of spreading lies and misinformation.
Meanwhile, farmers' protests continue even on Day 5. Breakthrough may be in sight as sources said that meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and farmers are likely tomorrow.
And in the race for Covid vaccine, Moderna claimed its vaccine is 100% effective in preventing severe cases of Covid-19. The company further said 20 million doses expected by year end.
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In an exclusive interview with India Today, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as one of America’s most important strategic allies, confirming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the US for a standalone bilateral meeting in addition to the G20 summit.
China hosted the Russian and American presidents in consecutive state visits, positioning Beijing at the centre of global geopolitics. The Russian leader's two-day visit marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of a bilateral friendship treaty, resulting in a joint declaration advocating for a multipolar world and expanded trade using local currencies.
Rubio, initially caught off guard, asked for clarification. Upon learning which comments were being referenced, he dismissed the creators of those remarks as 'stupid people.'
As Delhi reeled under temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kept his remarks brief during the inauguration of the new US Embassy Support Annex building and joked about the capital’s scorching heat.
