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USA has announced new visa restrictions on Chinese officials over access to Tibet.

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US has announced to impose new visa restrictions on Chinese officials over access to Tibet.These visa restrictions will be applied on Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party officials who are involved in restricting access to foreigners to Tibet.These restrictions are made under the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018. China’s authority over Tibet has disturbed relations between the US and China.
Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State tweeted on Tuesday, “Today I announced visa restrictions on PRC (People’s Republic of China) officials involved in restricting foreigners’ access to Tibet. We will continue to seek reciprocity in our relationship. “
“I am announcing visa restrictions on PRC government and Chinese Communist Party officials determined to be substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies related to access for foreigners to Tibetan areas,” Pompeo added.
He stated that US officials, journalists, diplomats and tourists have been facing obstructions in travelling to the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan regions by China. On the contrary, Chinese officials and Chinese citizens enjoy far greater access to the US.
Pompeo declared that the US has always been committed to support “meaningful autonomy” for Tibetans and has great respect and regard for their fundamental human rights. He added that international access to Tibet holds great importance in terms of Tibetans’ regional, cultural and environmental security and also economic development of Tibet region. “Access to Tibetan areas is increasingly vital to regional stability, given the PRC’s human rights abuses there, as well as Beijing’s failure to prevent environmental degradation near the headwaters of Asia’s major rivers,” Pompeo said, referring to the People’s Republic of China.
Pompeo also said, “In the spirit of true reciprocity,  we will work closely with the US Congress to ensure US citizens have full access to all areas of the People’s Republic of China, including the TAR and other Tibetan areas.” However, he didn’t comment on who and how many Chinese officials were now barred to travel to the US.
US -China relationships have been degrading since years and the current outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has further ruined the relationship as US President Donald Trump has blamed China over and over again for not being transparent about the break. Amid such controversies, these visa restrictions move has added fuel to the fire. Moreover, Beijing’s crackdown against protesters in Hong Kong over a new national security law being imposed by China in Hong Kong, has also contributed to the worsening relations between the world’s two largest economies- United States of America and China.
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The Election Campaign Of Naresh Mhaske Begins In Navi Mumbai

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Naresh Mhaske’s election campaign kick-starts.

The Campaign

With the launch of Naresh Mhaske’s campaign in many Navi Mumbai wards, the Mahayuti candidate, electoral fever is spreading throughout the city. Leading the charge alongside him was Navi Mumbai’s BJP District President, Sandeep Naik, who arranged campaign gatherings in the area’s most important wards, Karave, Darave, Seawoods, and Nerul.

In front of an enthusiastic assembly of BJP workers and office bearers, the message was crystal clear: the electorate will support the Modi administration once more. With high hopes, the focus is on winning every seat to open the door for Narendra Modi to serve a third term as prime minister.

Naresh Mhaske enthralled the masses at these pivotal events, calling on them to support Modi’s leadership and deliver landslide victory with overwhelming mandates. Mhaske emphasised the amazing relief efforts undertaken by the BJP amid emergencies such as the COVID-19 epidemic while highlighting the party’s persistent dedication to serving the people.

It was also remarked that MLA Ganesh Naik, who made an astounding 77 trips to the municipal offices during the epidemic, showed strong leadership. In addition, the administration’s prompt actions to guarantee the security of Navi Mumbai residents were applauded, in addition to the city’s recognition as a hygienic, livable, and water-rich city.

When one considered the advancements in development made during the last ten years under Modi’s direction, the feeling was that all facets of society had benefited. The Mahayuti alliance is expected to win big in Navi Mumbai thanks to the unwavering efforts of BJP members who have been strengthening the party’s organizational base since 2019.

The allied Shiv Sena in Mahayuti has been handed the Thane Lok Sabha seat in a calculated move. District President Naik mobilized support by comparing Naresh Mhaske to MLA Ganesh Naik and Narendra Modi, and asking everyone to focus their energies on making sure he wins.

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Anger Rises Over The Disposal Of Debris At The Iconic Jewels Of Navi Mumbai

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The disposal of debris at the iconic jewels of Navi Mumbai has outraged environmentalists.

The Issue

Environmentalists are outraged by the continued dumping of rubbish at Navi Mumbai’s famed Jewel. Concerns have been raised over the potential environmental impact of the dumping, which was purportedly done by a contractor employed by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), on the waterbody’s rehabilitation initiatives.

The leader of the Environment Life Foundation and frequent visitor to the region, Dharmesh Barai, stressed the need to exercise prudence while doing the rejuvenation work. He voiced concerns about the interconnecting holding ponds and emphasized how important they are to preserving the mangrove environment in the area. Barai asked contractors and city engineers to give environmental protection top priority during desilting.

Founder of the group Save Navi Mumbai Environment, Sunil Agrawal expressed disapproval of the ongoing dumping of rubbish and warned of the negative impact on the lake’s capacity to contain water. Despite being an intertidal water body, Agarwal questioned why the Jewel of Navi Mumbai was being treated like a holding pond. He expressed worries about how restoration efforts will affect migratory birds’ habitat, especially flamingos, whose population has significantly increased recently.

Agarwal highlighted the need of preserving animal habitats in the face of development initiatives by citing the recent deaths of 13 flamingos at DPS Lake as a result of habitat degradation.

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Workers And Office Bearers Of Mahayuti Pledge Support For Prime Minister Modi’s Third Term

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Mahayuti pledge support to bring back PM Modi’s term for the third time.

The Election

A combined gathering of all Mahayuti office bearers and workers in the Thane Lok Sabha Constituency was called at MLA Manda Mhatre’s Navi Mumbai home in an attempt to organize support for the impending elections.

Speaking to the guests at the event, Vijay Nahata gave a rallying cry that urged each employee to interact with residents at their doorstep. Nahata emphasized the significance of the next elections and the need to guarantee the Mahayuti candidate’s success in order to clear the path for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term in power. He called on everyone in attendance to give their all to the cause and put in endless effort to ensure that Mahayuti’s nominee, Naresh Mhaske, succeeds.

MLA Manda Mhatre echoed the views expressed by Nahata, stressing the need to maintain Prime Minister Modi’s leadership for the country’s ongoing development. MLA Manda Mhatre underlined the importance of Mahayuti’s candidate winning handily, saying that a solid mandate will reaffirm Modi’s leadership and open the door for all-encompassing development in the area.

She also encouraged the participants to work toward reaching the 400-point mark and guaranteeing Naresh Mhaske’s resounding win. She underlined that the victory of Mahayuti’s candidacy was critical for the constituency as well as for Prime Minister Modi’s ability to influence the course of the country going forward.

Deputy Leader of the Shiv Sena Vijay Nahata, Saroj Patil, Rohidas Patil, Vijay Mane, Dilip Ghodekar, Vijay Ghate, and Jayaji Nath were among the notable individuals who attended the meeting. There was a strong vow of support and commitment from everyone in attendance.

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