Farmer Protests: US Congress Report Warns of Consequences
NEW DELHI: In a report published by the US Congress’s autonomous service Congressional Research Service (CRS), New Delhi’s stand on ongoing farmers protest has been condemned and apprehensions were raised over India’s participation in Indo-Pacific policy by the Biden administration. The report warns the Indian government of the consequences of the inept handling of farmers’ […]
Floating Solar Farm in Singapore!
NEW DELHI: Singapore is among the smallest countries in the world but one of the biggest per capita carbon dioxide emitters in India. The move has been taken to cut greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change. This project is being built by Sembcorp Industries. The authorities want to change the perception by setting up floating […]
Don’t Come Over: Joe Biden to Migrants
WASHINGTON: Influx of migrants at borders of United States is surging beyond proportion, which has set the alarm bells ringing for Joe Biden administration. With mounting pressure and growing criticism, US President Joe Biden urged migrants not to come to the United States. Ironically, migrants also include alone children. Biden scrapped former US President Donald […]
Govt Denies Privatisation of LIC
NEW DELHI: The Government of India while replying over to the queries on the privatization of LIC in Lok Sabha has categorically denied any such move. The government claimed that are no plans as of now. While replying to the query, during the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance, Anurag Thakur […]
MINT Systems to Increase Operational Communication Capability of Army
MUMBAI: In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, the Indian Army is planning to purchase Made in India – Mobile Integrated Network Terminal (MINT) systems under the Make II category of DAP 2020. Strong communication support is always needed to increase the combat prospects of the field army. Expansion in communication technologies has facilitated […]
Sounding Rocket RH-560 Launched by ISRO
BENGALURU: In a major boost to research activities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the sounding rocket called RH-560 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Sriharikota Range (SHAR), with the aim of studying attitudinal variations in the neutral winds and plasma dynamics. According to the press communiqué issued by ISRO, “Sounding rockets are […]
Leaders’ Summit of Quadrilateral Framework Today
NEW DELHI: The first Leaders’ Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework will commence on Friday. Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison; Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, and President of United States of America, Joseph R. Biden, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the summit. They are expected to discuss a wide range of […]
Amrit Mahotsav to Kick Start at 75 Locations for 75 Weeks
AHEMDABAD: To mark India’s 75 years of independence, Amrit Mahotsav will be celebrated at 75 districts for 75 weeks from March 12. It is worth mentioning that Dandi March was held in 1930 as part of Mahatma Gandhi’s Civil Disobedience Movement. On the fateful day of March 12, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi embarked on Dandi Yatra […]
Maitri Setu Between India & Bangladesh Inaugurated
NEW DELHI: A new trade corridor between India and Bangladesh came into existence with the inauguration of ‘Maitri Setu’ by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi along with other infrastructural projects in Tripura. The newly constructed trade corridor by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd is expected to turn over a new leaf and boost existing […]
‘Burqa Ban’ in Switzerland
NEW DELHI: ‘Burqa ban’ in Switzerland comes close on the heels of a similar move by other European counterparts such as France, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Bulgaria, etc. These nations have enacted a law making face coverings in public a punishable offense under the law. The proposal came into effect following a public referendum which […]