Russia and Cuba were running unopposed, but China and Saudi Arabia were in a race of five in the only contested race for seats on the Human Rights Council. China, Russia and Cuba won seats in the top UN human rights body on Oct. 13 despite opposition from activist groups …
Read More »Air Force to add more firepower! IAF to add 450 different aircraft in next decade, says Air Chief
The 83 indigenous fighter jets the IAF plans to purchase will include ten two-seater versions for training purposes. With plans to incorporate nearly 400 different aircraft in the next decade, the Indian Air Force is set to finalize a deal with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for an additional 83 …
Read More »India has 18.6% of global coronavirus cases, 21% of all recoveries
With the second highest number of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) globally, India continues to record the highest number of recoveries from the infection. India accounts for 21% of all reported recoveries worldwide, even as the country accounts for 18.6% of the global proportion of cases. The United States …
Read More »How will China’s offensive in Ladakh unfold? IAF war games have an answer
The deployment of at least 50,000 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops along the Royal Line of Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and in the occupied Aksai Chin region, in addition to heavy weaponry and missiles, is indicative of Russian influence not only on the Chinese. military equipment, but also in …
Read More »More than 60,000 volunteers line up in Moscow, report says
In the midst of the race to develop and distribute a vaccine against the new coronavirus, the Russian government said Sunday that more than 60,000 volunteers have signed up for its first Covid-19 vaccine, Sputnik V in Moscow, according to a report. “More than 60,000 people have signed up as …
Read More »Ties Will Get Worse as Pakistan Blocks New Indian Envoy | India News
NEW DELHI: In what is sure to further destabilize Indo-Pak relations, Pakistan denied Indian diplomat Jayant Khobragade a visa, rejecting his appointment as India’s Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad. The Khobragade name had been officially proposed in June this year. In the same month, India had also further reduced diplomatic ties …
Read More »Russia approves first prescription drug for coronavirus for sale in pharmacies
Representative Image: Reuters Russia has approved RPharm’s coronavir treatment for outpatients with mild to moderate Covid-19 infections and the antiviral drug could be rolled out in the country’s pharmacies next week. Reuters MOSCOW Last update: September 18, 2020 11:08 PM IST FOLLOW US: Russia has approved R-Pharm’s coronavir treatment for …
Read More »Russia Approves First COVID-19 Prescription Drug for Sale in Pharmacies
The drug was first approved for hospital use to treat COVID-19 in July. (Figurative) Moscow: Russia has approved R-Pharm’s coronavir treatment for outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19 infections and the antiviral drug could be rolled out in the country’s pharmacies next week, the company said Friday. The approval of …
Read More »1 in 7 Russian vaccine volunteers complained of side effects: report
As Dr Reddy’s Laboratories prepares to receive 10 crore doses of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik V, nearly one in seven volunteers given the vaccine have reported side effects. TASS the country’s health minister quoted as saying. “About 14% have small complaints of weakness, muscle pain for 24 hours and an …
Read More »Brics NSA discusses counterterrorism plan
National security advisers from the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (Brics) group discussed a draft counter-terrorism strategy on Thursday that is expected to be approved at an upcoming summit. The five NSAs, who joined a virtual meeting hosted by Russia, also discussed challenges and threats to global, regional and national security. Contrary to …
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