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Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar visits UK for talks

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London: S. Jaishankar, an Indian Foreign Secretary, visited the United Kingdom (UK) on February 23-24, where he held talks with top British and Commonwealth officials.

Jaishankar was here to attend the extraordinary meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group of which India is a member.

He also held bilateral meetings with Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Letwin, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire and National Security Adviser Mark Lyall Grant to discuss the follow-up action on decisions reached during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit in November 2015 and on other issues of mutual interest, according to a Indian High Commission press release.

He also interacted with a select group of scholars and editors on a range of topics, including India’s foreign policy and regional and global issues.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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