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Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has said that China still poses a formidable challenge to India on the frontiers.

He said that the changing nature of terrorism is also a threat to the security of the country.

Admiral R Hari Kumar was speaking at a function of the All India Management Association.

He said that China is strengthening its presence not only on the land borders but also on the maritime borders.

"China is still a formidable challenge," he said. It has made its presence not only on our land frontiers but also on the maritime frontiers. At sea, it has strengthened its naval presence in the Indian Ocean by shielding anti-piracy operations.

He said that China has been increasing its presence in the Indian Ocean region since 2008 by making anti-piracy operations a shield.

In support of his argument, Admiral Hari Kumar said, "At any given time, five to eight Chinese Navy units - including warships and research vessels - are stationed in the Indian Ocean. We keep an eye on them."

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization for the war in Ukraine on Wednesday, 21 September 2022. This means that Russia will add more resources and troops in the Ukraine war.

Putin said in his televised speech addressed to the country that "this was an important step to uphold the territorial integrity of Russia".

He said that 'the Western world wanted the end of Russia just as it did the Soviet Union.'

What Putin said in the speech -

- Putin has announced to send additional troops to the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine. This means that people who have served in the Russian army will be called back.
- The departure of these troops will start from Wednesday, 21 September 2022.
- Putin has accused Western countries of blackmailing Russia in the name of nuclear attack.
- Putin has said that he has enough weapons to respond to threats from Western countries.
- He has said that all possible means will be mobilized for the safety of loved ones in Donbass.
- He has ordered funding to increase the production of weapons in Russia.

Yevgeny Popov, a member of the Russian Parliament Duma, told the BBC that 'as I understand, some experienced soldiers will be deployed and those who have just retired from the army may be called in. It is not about sending common people to the battlefield.

Will Putin's massive mobilization now worsen relations with the West?

According to BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg, until today Russia has been claiming that its military operation in Ukraine is going according to plan.

But now it is not so.

Vladimir Putin has admitted that he needs additional troops on the battlefield by announcing the withdrawal of the Russian army reserve troops.

Listening to the Russian president doesn't seem to have the slightest regret for attacking Ukraine seven months ago.

Putin has said that Western countries are responsible for Russia's problems. Saying this, he has accused the Western countries of wanting to break Russia.

"If Russia's territorial integrity is threatened, we will use all available means," he said.

A referendum is being held in the coming days in the areas of Ukraine that Russia has recently occupied.

This is a direct message to Ukraine and to the West - do not try to take back the land we have occupied and which we will claim.

To clarify this, he has threatened.

He said, "Those who try to threaten us with nuclear weapons should know that the wind can also blow towards them."

At the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that our world is in crisis and the world system has become helpless.

Cooperation and dialogue is the only way forward. No power or group alone can solve a major global challenge. We need the solidarity of the world.

In a stern warning to the General Assembly, Guterres said the international community was not prepared or willing to deal with the dramatic challenges of our era.

“The UN Charter and its ideals are in danger. It is our duty to take action. We need to take concrete action everywhere in relation to international law and the protection of human rights.''

Guterres also accused social media platforms of spreading hatred and negativity.

Leaders of 193 countries from around the world have arrived in New York to participate in the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. But the Presidents of China and Russia are not attending the meeting this time.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also reached New York.

This time the agenda of the General Assembly includes important issues like climate crisis to change in the education system.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) discussed the economic and food supply crisis caused by the Corona epidemic and the Ukraine crisis. He also suggested ways to deal with it.

Prime Minister Modi had reached Samarkand on the night of Thursday, 15 September 2022 to participate in this conference. On Friday, 16 September 2022, he attended the conference and tweeted a picture with other leaders.

In this picture of eight leaders, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen standing on the right and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is on the left.

Narendra Modi thanked the President of Uzbekistan Shaukat Mirziyoyev for his effective leadership of the SCO.

Modi said that today the whole world is trying to recover from the economic crisis after the pandemic.

The member countries of the SCO contribute about 30 percent to the global GDP. At the same time, 40 percent of the world's population resides in these countries. Therefore, the role of SCO countries in dealing with these crises is important.

Modi said that India's economy is expected to grow by 7.5 percent this year, which will be the highest among the world's largest economies.

Modi said that India is supporting innovation in every sector and today there are more than 70 thousand startups in the country, of which more than 100 are unicorns (billion dollar companies).

He said that this experience can also come in handy for many SCO members. For this purpose they are ready to share experiences with SCO countries by setting up a 'Special Working Group on Startups and Innovation'.

emphasis on cultivation of coarse cereals

He said that the world is facing the crisis of food security today. A possible solution to this problem is to promote the cultivation and consumption of coarse cereals.

It is a superfood that has been grown for thousands of years not only in SCO countries but in many parts of the world.

He said that 2023 will be celebrated as the 'UN International Year of Millets'. To promote this, organization of 'Millets Food Festival' under SCO should be considered.

Narendra Modi said that today India is one of the most affordable places for 'Medical and Wellness Tourism' in the world.

He said that cooperation on traditional medicine among SCO countries should be increased and India will initiate a new 'SCO Working Group on Traditional Medicine' for this.

What else did Modi say?

India supports greater cooperation and mutual trust among SCO member states.

The pandemic and the Ukraine crisis caused many disruptions in the global supply chain, causing the world to face energy and food crises.

SCO should make efforts to develop reliable, flexible and diverse chains for this. Along with connectivity, it is also important to give each other full rights of transit.

He said that progress is being made towards making India a 'manufacturing hub'.

US Judge Raymond Dearie will examine files found at former US President Donald Trump's Florida home.

Raymond Dearie will investigate whether documents found at Trump's home can be used in court proceedings.

The name of Judge Raymond Dearie was suggested by Trump's team, to which the US Department of Justice did not file any objection.

Why is there an investigation against Trump?

There is an investigation into the use of intelligence material against the former US President while in office.

Earlier, US Justice Department officials said that documents recovered from Trump's Florida home may contain information that has been hidden from FBI investigators.

Officials also say that after leaving the presidency, Trump should have handed over all these papers to the National Archives because this is what every US president is required to do by law.

But Donald Trump denies any wrongdoing and says that during his tenure he made all these documents public.

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed concern on behalf of India over the US decision to give an economic package for F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan.

Rajnath Singh wrote in a tweet after a telephonic conversation with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, "I expressed India's concern over the recent US decision to provide a package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet. Further to the India-US partnership. Defense Secretary looks forward to continuing talks with Austin to strengthen it."

Earlier, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, US State Department spokesman Ned Price defended the Biden government's decision, saying that Pakistan is an important US partner in the war on terrorism.

Ned Price said, "This assistance will help Pakistan to repair its F-16 fleet, so that it will be able to deal with the threat of terrorism."

On September 8, 2022, the Biden administration approved $450 million in aid to Pakistan for F-16 aircraft. This is the first major security aid given by Washington to Islamabad in the last four years.

In the midst of the fierce conflict on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, the Indian Foreign Ministry has appealed to both sides to stop it immediately.

Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi issued an official statement saying, "We have seen reports of attacks on the Armenia-Azbaijan border, including targeting civilian settlements and infrastructure, between 12 and 13 September. We urge the aggressive side to stop these attacks immediately."

"We believe that bilateral disputes should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. There can be no military solution to any conflict. We encourage both sides to engage in dialogue to arrive at a lasting and peaceful solution."

What is the matter?

A fierce conflict has started once again between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Peshinyan says 49 soldiers have died in fighting with Azerbaijan in the past two days.

Armenia's Defense Ministry has accused Azerbaijan of targeting military bases and residential areas. Armenia's Defense Ministry says Azerbaijani troops are trying to break into Armenia.

Azerbaijan has denied these claims. Azerbaijan says its action is in response to Armenia's subversive activities.

When did clashes happen?

Even in the year 2020, thousands of people lost their lives in the bloody conflict between the two sides, but due to international efforts, these clashes could not take a serious form.

At the local level, there have been frequent clashes between the two sides on the border of the area. The clash in April 2016 was the most serious. Many soldiers on both sides were killed in this.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has expressed displeasure over the lack of adequate cooperation from Germany in the midst of the war.

Dmytro Kuleba has asked many questions to Germany by tweeting.

In his tweet, Kuleba writes, "Where Ukraine now needs Leopard and Marters (German special tanks) to free the people and save them from genocide, there are disappointing signals from Germany. Not a single rational argument as to why these weapons cannot be supplied, only senseless fears and excuses. What is Berlin afraid of that Kiev is not afraid of?

Ukraine is urging Western countries to speed up arms deliveries to speed up its offensive against Russia.

In a video address late on Monday, September 12, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the West should accelerate the delivery of weapons systems. He called on allies of Ukraine to "further strengthen their cooperation to defeat Russian terrorism".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian military's retaliation against Russian forces is continuing. Ukrainian forces have recaptured other Russian positions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that more than 6,000 square km (2,317 sq mi) of territory in eastern and southern Ukraine had been withdrawn from Russian control in September 2022. However, international media outlet BBC declined to confirm these figures.

The mayor of Ukraine's Kharkiv city says the Russian attacks on critical infrastructure have forced the city's electricity and water supplies to be cut off again.

Earlier on Sunday, September 11, 2022, a power plant was damaged in a shooting.

After which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia wants to deprive the Ukrainian people of "light and heat" by cutting power. Russia is doing all this to avenge the retaliatory attacks of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian army is fighting against the Russian army to defend its land in the Kharkiv region. In recent days, the Ukrainian army has retaken many areas under Russian occupation.

According to the latest information, Ukraine has claimed that its army has recaptured 20 more villages.

At the same time, the Russian army says that the cities of Izyum and Kupiyansk are its targets. Until last week these areas were occupied by Russia.

Russia has said that its war against Ukraine will continue until it achieves its objectives.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said in Saudi Arabia that India should get permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council.

The Indian External Affairs Minister said that there should be a change in the United Nations Security Council in the changing global situation. S Jaishankar said that this change is necessary for international security and the relevance of the United Nations Security Council.

S Jaishankar went on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, 10 September 2022. This is the first visit of Indian External Affairs Minister to Saudi Arabia.

India has been demanding reform of the United Nations Security Council for years. Jaishankar said that the time has come for India to get permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council. The Indian External Affairs Minister said that the present structure of the UN Security Council does not reflect the geopolitical reality of the 21st century.

The Indian External Affairs Minister said that there is a broad consensus on the reform of the United Nations Security Council at the global level. S Jaishankar said that the expansion of the UN Security Council is not only in India's favor but is also good for those who are still deprived of representation.

In an interview to Saudi Gazette, S Jaishankar said, "India is the largest democracy in the world. It is the fifth largest economy in the world. Technology hub. Apart from this, India has traditionally been active in global affairs. All these things make India eligible for a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.''

S Jaishankar also met the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, on Sunday, September 11, 2022. S Jaishankar said that he has handed over a written message from PM Modi to the Crown Prince. S Jaishankar said that talks have taken place at many levels to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Saudi Arabia is an important player in the global economy. Not only because Saudi Arabia is the dominant figure in the global economy, but Saudi Arabia also dominates the global energy market. Jaishankar said that Saudi Arabia is an important partner of India. Between April 2021 and March 2022, there was a trade of $ 42.86 billion between the two countries.

S Jaishankar said, “Energy is an important sector between the two countries. Apart from this, both the countries are also working on renewable energy. The two countries are also cooperating with each other on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.''