TITBITS:
1. In
a significant move indicating an attempt to dial down tensions between Ottawa
and Delhi, Canadian National Security Advisor has said the government of Canada
"has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence linking" Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval to
"the serious criminal activity" in Canada - a reference to the
killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
2. Indian
Innovations such as quick commerce could join the league of the biggest players
in the international tech business space over time, finance minister Nirmala
Sitharaman said, calling for a strong "Bharat Brand" in multiple
sectors.
3. Argentina's
far-right President Javier Milei is reportedly considering withdrawing his
country from the Paris Agreement, which aims to curb global greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions.
4. India will host the International Cooperative
Alliance's General Assembly and Global Cooperative Conference for the first
time, highlighting the strength of Indian cooperatives, with over 100 countries
participating. The carbon-neutral event, themed "Cooperatives Build
Prosperity of All," will be inaugurated by PM Modi on November 25, 2024.