India calls Pak's reward on JeM chief Azhar 'gimmick'; says in talks with Malaysia over Zakir Naik

MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says Pakistan's announcement of a PKR 70 lakh reward on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is a "gimmick" and "phoney" and "hollow" attempt at "hoodwinking people" by a "state sponsor of terrorism" that "must take concrete action," while adding India "continue to take up this issue at various levels with the Malaysian side" on Zakir Naik, wants to "further strengthen and expand" energy cooperation with Russia calling it an "important pillar" citing Kudankulam, and underlines ties with China should be guided by "mutual respect, mutual interest, and mutual sensitivity."