External Affairs Minister PV Narasimha Rao’s visit to London in response to a long-standing invitation from Lord Carrington is likely to have a direct bearing on Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s four-day stay in Paris. India’s politico-economic role in the Third World and Non-Aligned countries is considered important by both France and Britain, with special reference to the development of Iran, Afghanistan, against the backdrop of the situation in West Asia, South Asia and South West Asian countries. and Pakistan. Since Mitterrand was elected president, France and India have forged close ties. This is probably because the views of the French President on many matters are similar to those of Mrs. Gandhi. But there is hardly an issue of importance on which London and New Delhi agree, despite the fact that the two countries have a traditional friendship.
Center on Kerala
Union Minister of State for Home Yogendra Makwana said that the Kerala government has decided to activate the police machinery to maintain law and order in the state. Talking to reporters at Raj Bhavan, he said that he has given many instructions to the police regarding law and order. He also assured security to the police officers in the lawful exercise of their duty. He said the National Security Act would be used whenever necessary and the officials have been directed to constitute a review board for the purpose.
crisis in assam
While the reaction of the leaders of the Assam movement to the Centre’s invitation for the 15th round of talks from November 19 is not known, the two sides are inevitably heading for a major confrontation. The agitators are firm on their decision to hold a massive rally on November 18. The government is equally firm on not allowing permission in the area which is still under prohibitory orders.
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