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India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
All-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor lands in Colombia
Bogota [Colombia], May 29 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, part of India's global outreach on Operation Sindoor, landed in Colombia, which is a part of the list of nations in As per the Embassy of India in Colombia, upon arrival, the delegation was received by Ambassador Vanlalhuma. The Embassy noted in a post on X, 'Ambassador H.E. Mr. Vanlalhuma warmly welcomes the all-party Parliamentary Delegation to Colombia, marking the start of a meaningful engagement to convey India's resolute stance against terrorism.' Earlier while in Panama, Tharoor on Thursday said that terrorism should not be a resort to address international disputes. While addressing the Panamanian side led by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha, Tharoor, referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, said that India will go after the perpetrators of terrorism. 'Terrorism should not be a resort of attempting to addressing international disputes. If there are problems, there are other ways of dealing with them; sending terrorists across the border is simply unacceptable, and that should be made clear. We should go after the perpetrators, the killers ourselves, and we will do so,' he said. Tharoor said that the countries which provide a safe haven to terrorists should also be held accountable. Earlier on Wednesday, the Tharoor-led delegation met with the President of the Republic of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino, at the Presidential house. During their visit in Panama, Tharoor expressed gratitude to the diplomatic corps and Panamian personalities for extending their support in India's fight against terrorism. He wrote on X, 'Our trip ended with a spectacular reception hosted by Ambassador @doctorsumitseth for the diplomatic corps and influential Panamanian personalities. The Foreign Minister spoke, as did his Vice-Minister, Carlos Hoyos (second pic) in strong sympathy for India, expressing support for our fight against terrorism and for enhancing the close cooperation between our two countries.' The delegation led by Tharoor includes Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar Kalita--all from BJP; Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena), former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora. The all-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter Pakistan's misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. (ANI)
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who are Genesis Arjona and Lorena Castillo de Valera, who met Shashi Tharoor in Panama?
Image credits: X/@ShashiTharoor Shashi Tharoor , the Congress MP of Thiruvananthapuram is currently leading a multi-party delegation where he will be visiting five countries to clear India's stance on anti-terrorism. The delegation led by Tharoor, has already visited the US and Panama and now will be moving to three more destinations, namely Guyana, Brazil and Colombia. Sharing about his visit to Panama, Tharoor took to X to introduce the dignitaries he met in the Central American country where the ambassador held a reception for the delegation. The 69-year-old member of parliament shared photos with Genesis Arjona- a member of parliament from 2019-2024, Lorena Castillo de Valera- former First Lady of Panama, Mehr Eliezer- Miss Panama 2019 and aspiring politician and two other ladies "instrumental" in the success of the mission, Kathy Bhiku- Indian-Panamanian Networker Extraordinaire and Milena Alvarado, an Embassy staffer. Two of these women, Genesis Arjona and Lorena Castillo de Valera have been very influential in their work in the Panamanian government and country. Here's who they are. Who is Genesis Arjona? Image credits: Instagram/Génesis Barbie Arjona Gensis Arjona is a former Deputy of the Republic of Panama who served a term from 2019 to 2024 as a representative of the Cambio Democratico party. Born in the city of Panama on December 28, 1992, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Maritime and Port Business Administration from the University of Panama. During her time as the deputy, she introduced more than 40 bills focused on health, security, education, youth, seniors, people with disabilities and more. She also runs her own foundation called the Genesis Arjona Foundation which focuses on social projects such as training unemployed people, feeding children, and improving public facilities. Along with being involved in politics and social work, Arjona has had a penchant for television since a young age when she appeared in television commercials and on the covers of national and international magazines. She has worked as a TV presenter and also carried out campaigns for brands such as Nike and Covergirl. She has been an influential figure in the political and social scape of the country. Who is Lorena Castillo de Valera? Image credits: Getty Images Lorena Castillo de Valera, born on July 31, 1968, is a Panamanian journalist and politician who served as the First Lady of Panama from 2014 to 2019 as her husband Juan Carlos Varela was elected as the President. She holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from the Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT). After becoming the first lady, Lorena was appointed as the "Special Advocate for AIDS in Latin America" by UNAIDS in November 2015. In 2012, she left her journalistic aspirations to follow in her husband's footsteps of a political career. Tharoor's meeting with these women is vital in making countries like Panama understand India's staunch opponency towards terrorism and all its proponents.
The Print
a day ago
- Politics
- The Print
Panama supports India's stance, says terrorism has no place in today's world
The group, which arrived here on Tuesday, met Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino Quintero and Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Carlos Arturo Hoyos on Wednesday. The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. Panama City, May 29 (PTI) Panama has supported India's stance against terrorism, saying it has no place in today's world, as an all-party Indian delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the Central American nation's top leadership. Taking to X, Tharoor said that the delegation had a 'constructive and productive' discussion with Quintero at his palace. 'The President graciously expressed his understanding and support for India's fight against terrorism,' he said. The president also noted 'India's security concerns and was absolutely clear that terrorism has no place in today's world while supporting India's stand,' BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, a delegation member, said on X. Surya said the multi-party team conveyed India's 'firm stance against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.' It also highlighted that while India is 'focused on economic development and uplifting its people, Pakistan continues its obsession with destabilising our nation through a policy of bleeding by a thousand cuts,' he said. The delegation also met Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha, Vice-Minister Carlos Hoyos and several of their colleagues. Tharoor said the conversation with them was 'excellent and constructive'. 'Grateful for his unequivocal support for India's stance against terrorism & for strengthening India–Panama ties across strategic & economic fronts,' said Milind Deora (Shiv Sena MP), who is also part of the delegation. 'The message from Panama Government is loud and clear: Zero Tolerance For Terrorism,' the Embassy of India in Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica said in a post on X. On Tuesday, the team met the President (Speaker) of the National Assembly, Dana Castaneda, who extended full support to India in its fight against terrorism. Besides Tharoor, Surya and Deora, the delegation comprises Sarfraz Ahmad (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), and former ambassador of India to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The delegation arrived here from Guyana and will travel to Columbia on Thursday, followed by visits to Brazil and the US. India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 under Operation Sindoor, following which Pakistan attempted to attack the Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. PTI GRS GRS GRS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin targeting May 31 for 12th space tourism launch
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Blue Origin's 12th human spaceflight mission will launch this weekend, if all goes according to plan. Blue Origin, which was founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, announced on Tuesday (May 27) that it's targeting Saturday (May 31) for its next crewed suborbital flight. That mission — called NS-32, because it will be the 32nd overall mission of the reusable New Shepard vehicle — will lift off from Blue Origin's West Texas site during a window that opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT; 8:30 a.m. local Texas time). Blue Origin will stream the action live, beginning 30 minutes before liftoff. NS-32 will carry six people to suborbital space and back, on a flight that will last a total of 10 to 12 minutes. Those passengers are Panamanian businessman and attorney Jaime Alemán, who served as that nation's ambassador to the United States; radiologist, life coach and explorer Gretchen Green; entrepreneur and real estate developer Paul Jeris; award-winning middle school and high school teacher Aymette Medina Jorge; the aptly named Mark Rocket, an entrepreneur from New Zealand; and Canadian entrepreneur, adventurer and mountaineer Jesse Williams. You can learn more about all six in Blue Origin's NS-32 crew reveal update. Related stories: — Mark Rocket, a former ambassador and more: Blue Origin reveals passengers for 12th space tourism launch — Facts about New Shepard, Blue Origin's rocket for space tourism — Katy Perry and Gayle King launch to space with 4 others on historic all-female Blue Origin rocket flight Blue Origin's first-ever crewed spaceflight took place on July 20, 2021, the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Bezos himself flew on that mission, along with his brother Jeff, aviation pioneer Wally Funk and Dutch student Oliver Daemen. The company has flown a number of celebrities on its crewed missions, including famed "Star Trek" actor William Shatner in October 2021 and pop star Katy Perry just last month.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Terrorism should not be a way to address international disputes" says Shashi Tharoor
Panama City [Panama], May 29 (ANI): All-Party Delegation Leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that terrorism should not be a resort to address international disputes. While addressing the Panamanian side led by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha, Tharoor, referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, said that India will go after the perpetrators of terrorism. 'Terrorism should not be a resort of attempting to addressing international disputes. If there are problems, there are other ways of dealing with them; sending terrorists across the border is simply unacceptable, and that should be made clear. We should go after the perpetrators, the killers ourselves, and we will do so,' he said. Tharoor said that the countries which provide a safe haven to terrorists should also be held accountable. 'But those who give them safe haven, those who protect them, finance them, train them, arm them, dispatch them and guide them, they should also be held accountable. And increasingly it seems to me it will become inescapable for us to face this particular aspect of the challenge,' he said. Tharoor also thanked Acha for Panama's support to India with regards to a seat in the United Nations Security Council. 'I want to start by thanking you for the very constructive statement that Panama issued on this subject and the very helpful role that you have played in the Security Council. And we certainly hope that your instructions to your ambassador will continue to be to show understanding for India's position. We know that Panama, indeed, the President of the National Assembly said this already, has consistently stood against terrorism,' he said. Tharoor explained the motive of the All-Party Delegation, saying that the idea behind it is to explain the Indian narrative on the Pahalgam terror attack and its aftermath. 'Our delegation, which covers five political parties and represents all parts of the country. And what we are trying to do is to go to a few countries in this region. The Prime Minister has sent smaller delegations to other regions as well. The idea is to explain to you our perspective on the recent events in our country and to seek your understanding for not just what we did, and what stand we have taken in the event of any future developments of a similar nature. And we certainly would like to seek your understanding,' he said. Earlier in the day, Acha backed India for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. Acha, during his address to the All-Party Delegation Group 5, led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, noted the steady bilateral relations between both countries. 'It is not the first time that I say this, but probably it is the first time that you hear this. I have said publicly that India deserves to be in the Security Council of the United Nations,' he said. Earlier on Wednesday, the Tharoor-led delegation met with the President of the Republic of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino, at the Presidential house. The delegation led by Tharoor includes Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar Kalita--all from BJP; Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena), former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora. (ANI)
