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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - February 2016

Feb 2016

Feb 15, 2024

India-Poland Sign Pact for Issuing Summons, Search Warrant, Taking Evidence of Witnesses

India signed an agreement with Poland for issuing summons, search warrant to any person or taking the evidence of witnesses residing in either country in relation to criminal matters.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (ii) of Sub-section (1) of Section 105 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the central government hereby specifies that – a summon to an accused person; or a summon to any person requiring him to attend and produce a document or other thing, or to produce it; or a search-warrant, may be issued by a court in India in duplicate to the court, Judge or Magistrate in the government of the Republic of Poland having authority under the law for the time being in force in that country, through the competent authority, that is, the Minister of Justice or the Prosecutor General or a person who he or she authorises of the government of Republic of Poland to serve such summons or execute such warrant on the person or place named therein.
The home ministry said the concerned court, judge or magistrate in India, while issuing summons are required to comply with the comprehensive guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2019 in this regard.

Feb 12, 2024

Stubb Wins Finnish Presidential Election

Alexander Stubb of the centre-right National Coalition Party narrowly won Finland's presidential election, defeating liberal Green Party member Pekka Haavisto, who conceded defeat.
Stubb is pro-European and a strong supporter of Ukraine who has taken a tough stance towards Russia.
He declared himself winner in the run-off vote after securing 51.6% of the votes as 99.7% of ballots had been counted, against Haavisto's 48.4%, justice ministry data showed.

Feb 11, 2024

Miss World Pageant to Take Place in India

The much anticipated 71st edition of Miss World will be held in India from February 18 to March 9.
Miss World pageant, which will be held in India after nearly three decades, will attract participants from 120 countries. Festivities will begin on February 18, with early rounds in Delhi, leading up to the grand finale on March 9 in Mumbai. Miss World Organisation CEO Julia Morley expressed her deep affection for India.

Feb 10, 2024

2024 World Governments Summit

The 2024 World Governments Summit, scheduled to be held in Dubai from February 12-14, designated India, Turkey and Qatar as guests of honour. Themed 'Shaping Future Governments,' the summit aims to facilitate discussions among over 25 government and state heads worldwide.
The World Governments Summit is an annual event held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Feb 09, 2024

S. Jaishankar Attend Indian Ocean Conference in Perth

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the inaugural session of the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia. The two-day Indian Ocean Conference was held with the theme of 'Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean'. The Conference is a flagship consultative forum for countries in the Indian Ocean Region, organised annually by the Ministry of External Affairs since 2016, in association with the India Foundation.
S. Jaishankar was joined by Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his counterparts from Australia and Singapore. The Conference featured ministers from over 22 countries and senior officials from 16 countries and 6 multilateral organisations.

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