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MEA cites national policy as Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann seeks clearance for Lahore visit

Headline via India TV · first report 13 Nov, 19:10 IST, latest 14 Nov, 07:50 IST

Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple, Amritsar
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What we know

8 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Orissa Post at 13 Nov, 19:10 IST; the latest is from India TV at 14 Nov, 07:50 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

StatusVerified
Reported by8 news organisations
First report13 Nov, 19:10 IST
Latest report14 Nov, 07:50 IST
DeskIndia

What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

New Delhi: India Friday said it desires a “positive, constructive and forward-looking” relationship with Bangladesh, remarks that came amid ongoing diplomatic friction and postponement of the bilateral consular dialogue. The relations between the two…
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that political clearances for Indian dignitaries' foreign travel adhere strictly to national policy.
India said the proposed consular dialogue with Bangladesh was not cancelled over Sheikh Hasina’s passport request and would be held on a mutually convenient date.
India said visits by dignitaries abroad must comply with national foreign policy, amid reports that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann may attend a conference in Lahore on November 27.
The Ministry of External Affairs has reminded India's tough diplomatic stance towards Pakistan as Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann sought the Centre's clearance to attend a conference in Pakistan. During the bi-weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…

Quoted from the newsrooms’ own feeds, with their names and links. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details.

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