UN envoy says Afghan economic crisis looms
United Nations: The UN special envoy for Afghanistan urged the world Thursday to unite to prevent the collapse of the Afghan economy, to address fears that the Taliban’s Islamic state may spread to its neighbours, and to fight terrorism. Deborah Lyons warned that the Taliban have already visibly welcomed and sheltered al-Qaida members, and Islamic […]
Rainfall recorded in August lowest in 19 years: IMD
New Delhi: Rainfall in August, which recorded 24 percent deficiency, was lowest in 19 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. Two major spells of weak monsoon prevailed over the country — from August 9-16 and August 23-27 — when northwest, central and adjoining peninsular and west coast of India had subdued rainfall […]
COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India crosses 72 Cr: Govt
New Delhi: The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 72 crore on Thursday, the Union Health Ministry said. More than 73 lakh (73,80,510) vaccine doses have been administered till 7 pm on Thursday. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of final reports for the day by late […]
Govt announces new MRO policy for civil aviation space
New Delhi: To attract more investments, the civil aviation ministry on Thursday announced a new policy for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services that includes leasing of land through open tenders and abolishing royalty charged by the AAI. Besides, land allotment for entities setting up MRO facilities will be done for 30 years instead of […]
SC dismisses plea seeking directions to fill vacant posts in NHRC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking directions to fill vacant posts at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao noted that former apex court judge Justice Arun Mishra has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. “In view of […]
Can’t create separate avenues for scribes: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday said it does not want freedom of press to be muzzled or stifled but it cannot create a separate avenue for journalists to approach it directly for quashing of FIRs lodged against them. The apex court stated this while hearing a plea filed by Foundation for Independent Journalism, which […]
Pak fomenting culture of violence at home, across its borders: India at UN
United Nations: Slamming Pakistan, India said the country continues to foment a “culture of violence” at home and across its borders as it hit out at Islamabad for using the platform of the United Nations for hate speech against it. “A Culture of Peace is not just an abstract value or principle to be discussed […]
Afghan students stage protest in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Students from Afghanistan staged a demonstration here on Wednesday against the Taliban takeover of their country and the alleged interference of Pakistan in its internal affairs. They gathered at the Corporation Circle in the city, carrying placards and posters and raised slogans against Taliban and Pakistan. Basheer, who is pursuing his Bachelors in Business […]
Pegasus snooping row: SC grants more time to Centre
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday granted more time to the Centre to decide on filing a further response to a batch of pleas seeking an independent probe into the alleged snooping of certain people in India through the use of Israeli spyware Pegasus and slated the matter for further hearing on September 13. A […]
Don’t be source of terrorism for other countries: Russia to Taliban
New Delhi: The Afghan soil should not be a source of spreading terrorism in other countries of the region and both Russia and India have “common concerns” over it in the backdrop of the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev said on Monday. Delving into implications of the latest developments in Afghanistan, the […]