UNITED NATIONS: With the Covid-19 pandemic soon to reach the grim milestone of one million deaths, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday rebuked countries that are making “side agreements” to have vaccines exclusively for their own populations, saying such “vaccination”. it is “counterproductive”. “We are working to promote treatments and …
Read More »China doubles air bases, air defense positions and helipads near LAC after clash in Doklam in 2017: Stratfor | India News
NEW DELHI: China has begun construction of at least 13 entirely new military positions, including three air bases, five permanent air defense positions, and five helipads near the Current Line of Control (LAC) after the Doklam clash in 2017, according to a report by global security consultancy Stratfor. The report …
Read More »DRDO Works In Severe Winters Vegetable Farming For Indian Army | India News
LEH: As troops are ready to endure harsh winters on the border with China, the Defense Research and Development OrganizationDRDO) is working on growing vegetables in the difficult conditions here, for the Indian army, with technologies such as passive greenhouse technology, zero energy storage techniques and microgreens. Research for it …
Read More »Sharad Pawar Receives Income Tax Notice For Voting Affidavits | India News
MUMBAI: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar said Tuesday that the Income Tax department has served him with a notification regarding his voting affidavits submitted to the Election Commission. Speaking to reporters here, Pawar said the Income Tax department has sought his “clarification and explanation” on some of the affidavits provided by …
Read More »Rajya Sabha News: Opposition to boycott Rajya Sabha until suspensions of 8 MPs are revoked, government says to apologize first News from India
NEW DELHI: Various opposition parties on Tuesday organized a strike by Rajya sabha and decided to boycott the proceedings of the House until the suspension of eight members is lifted, even as the government insisted on its apology. Among the parties that boycotted the House process was Congress, which was …
Read More »Ghulam Nabi Azad: Opposition will boycott Rajya Sabha until suspension of 8 members is revoked | India News
NEW DELHI: The eight Members of Parliament (MP), who were previously suspended by the President of Rajya Sabha M Venkaiah Naidu For “rebellious behavior” with Vice President Harivansh Singh, he stood on the grass next to the Gandhi statue at the Parliament premises on Monday. Here’s a look at the …
Read More »Parliamentarians suspended in sit-in, reject Rajya Sabha vice president’s tea India News
NEW DELHI: Vice President of Rajya Sabha Harivansh This arrived with morning tea for the eight members of the opposition who had spent the night in the gardens of Parliament as part of their indefinite protest after being suspended yesterday for rebellious scenes against agricultural bills within the Upper House. …
Read More »PM Modi: Without comprehensive reforms, the UN faces a “crisis of confidence” | India News
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations faces a “crisis of confidence” without comprehensive reforms, the Prime Minister Narendra modi has said, stating that the world needs reform multilateralism It reflects current reality, gives voice to all stakeholders, addresses contemporary challenges, and focuses on human well-being. Prime Minister Modi’s call for reformed …
Read More »Female Pilot Chosen for Rafale, Two Others Ready to Fly Warship Helicopters | India News
NEW DELHI – Get ready to soon see a woman soar through the skies in the new omnirol Rafale fighter, which can also drop nuclear weapons. Also, don’t be surprised if you finally see women aboard an Indian warship on the high seas. The IAF has shortlisted one of its …
Read More »Would have broken degraded ties: Pakistan tries to justify its diplomatic move | India News
NEW DELHI: Pakistan has justified in an official statement its decision not to allow senior Indian diplomat to lead the Indian mission, accusing India of trying to “circumvent the degrading effect of relations.” As TOI first reported on Sunday, Pakistan had blocked the appointment of Jayant Khobragade, an IFS officer …
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