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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Finance secretary Seth to lead Indian delegation as FM cuts short US visit
Finance and Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth will represent India at the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meeting, as well as the G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting at the Washington DC after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cut short her US visit following the Pahalgam terror attack. 'Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman is cutting short her official visit to the USA-Peru. She is taking the earliest available flight back to India to be with our people in this difficult and tragic time,' the finance ministry said in a post on social media platform X on Wednesday. 'Finance Secretary and Secretary DEA Mr Ajay Seth shall represent India in the absence of FM,' a senior finance ministry official said. Sitharaman will also skip the meeting with the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and several other bilateral meetings with her counterparts from other countries. Sitharaman is part of the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the highest decision making body on all matters related to national security. On Tuesday, Sitharaman in a post on X said, 'Heart breaking news from Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. No words to express grief. I condemn the terrorist act. Condolences to all affected families and friends of the deceased. Sincere prayers for the injured to recover fast.' Apart from the Spring Meeting of the IMF and the World Bank, and the G20 FMCBG meeting, Sitharaman was also scheduled to attend Development Committee Plenary, International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Plenary, and Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) meetings. From April 26 to 30, the finance minister was scheduled to lead an Indian delegation of officials from the Ministry of Finance and business leaders to Peru, highlighting the strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations between the two nations. Sitharaman was also expected to hold bilateral meetings with several Peruvian ministers and hold interaction with local public representatives.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam Attack News Live Updates: PM Modi returns to Delhi after J&K terror attack; FM Sitharaman heads back from US
23 Apr 2025 | 07:24:39 AM IST Pahalgam Attack News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Delhi after cutting short his Saudi Arabia visit in view of the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir. Pahalgam Attack News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in New Delhi, a day ahead of schedule, after shortening his official visit to Saudi Arabia. His early return follows a deadly terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 26 people lost their lives. Most of the victims were tourists visiting the area's popular had been expected to return on Wednesday night. But in the wake of the attack, he left Riyadh sooner than planned. The change came as news of the assault triggered nationwide grief and Heads Back from USFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has also decided to cut short her international visit and will return to India at the earliest possible time. She had arrived in the United States on Sunday for a six-day official trip, which was to be followed by a five-day stop in Wednesday, the Finance Ministry posted on X, 'Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman is cutting short her official visit to the USA-Peru. She is taking the earliest available flight back to India to be with our people in this difficult and tragic time.'The minister's travel had included meetings with American policymakers and global finance leaders. But her immediate return now marks a shift in focus, with the government redirecting its attention to the unfolding crisis at Shooting Leaves 26 DeadThe terror attack took place on Tuesday in the vicinity of Pahalgam, a scenic town in south Kashmir known for drawing travellers from across India. According to initial reports, gunmen opened fire on a group of people near a meadow frequented by individuals were killed. Many were holidaymakers. The attack marks one of the most serious civilian tragedies in the region in recent investigations are underway, no group has claimed responsibility so far. Security forces have stepped up patrols, and intelligence agencies are working to trace the perpetrators. The identities of the victims are still being confirmed, and emergency services remain on high and Swift Political ResponseModi and Sitharaman's immediate decisions to leave their overseas engagements underline the seriousness with which the government is treating the situation. Both leaders had been on high-level diplomatic trips—Modi in Saudi Arabia for bilateral talks, and Sitharaman in the US for economic dialogue. Their return has signalled a prioritisation of domestic security over foreign attack has prompted widespread condemnation from political leaders, civil society groups, and international observers. In Kashmir, security forces have intensified operations, while across the country, flags are flying at half-mast in government updates are expected as authorities gather more information and prepare a coordinated response to what has become a moment of national mourning. Show more
Business Upturn
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
J&K terror attack: FM Nirmala Sitharaman ends US-Peru trip early amid J&K terror attack, rushing back to India
By News Desk Published on April 23, 2025, 07:05 IST Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is cutting short her official visit to the United States and Peru in light of the tragic terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the development via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the minister is taking the earliest available flight back to India. 'Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman is cutting short her official visit to the USA-Peru. She is taking the earliest available flight back to India to be with our people in this difficult and tragic time,' the ministry wrote. 🔴 #BREAKING | J&K Terror Attack | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Cuts Short US-Peru Visit, To Return To India — NDTV (@ndtv) April 23, 2025 Her return follows that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia to address the aftermath of the terror attack. News desk at
