Highlights: PM Modi expresses anguish over China plane crash

"Cooperation between India and Australia increasing at rapid pace in areas of critical minerals, water management and renewable energy," PM Modi told Scott Morrison.

Screen grab from the virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Scott Morrison

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed shock over the plane crash in China that carried 133 passengers.

"Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the crash of the passenger flight MU5735 with 132 on board in China’s Guangxi. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the crash and their family members," Modi tweeted.

BJP announced on Monday that Pushkar Singh Dhami will remain the Cheif Minister of Uttarakhand for another term.

PM Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison held a virtual summit today (March 21) to boost bilateral ties. During the summit, Modi told Morrison that significant progress in diverse sectors has been witnessed in India-Australia ties in the last few years.

"Cooperation between India and Australia increasing at a rapid pace in areas of critical minerals, water management and renewable energy," PM Modi said.

He added, "Our collaboration reflects the commitment to free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific."

21 March 2022

22:32 IST

List of documents signed during the India-Australia virtual summit

Ministry of External Affairs on Monday released the list of documents signed during the India-Australia virtual summit. Establishment of General Rawat India-Australia Young Defence Officers’ Exchange Programme & return of artefacts by Government of Australia, announced. 

Ministry of External Affairs announces the list of documents signed during the India-Australia virtual summit.

Establishment of General Rawat India-Australia Young Defence Officers’ Exchange Programme & return of artefacts by Government of Australia, announced. pic.twitter.com/k6S9oZNJln

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2022

21:31 IST

Congress approves the proposal of the appointment of Anisha Bagul as the President of Mumbai Regional Mahila Congress, with immediate effect.

Congress approves the proposal of the appointment of Anisha Bagul as the President of Mumbai Regional Mahila Congress, with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/qkxxevfwdu

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2022