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GOI extends suspension of scheduled Int’l commercial passenger services till Feb 28
Srinagar, Jan 19 : The Government of India has decided to extend the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services till February 28, 2022.
In a circular issued by Director of Regulations & Information for…
New Zealand navy ships taking water, other supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga
WELLINGTON, Jan 19 — Two New Zealand navy vessels will arrive in Tonga on Friday, carrying much-needed water and other supplies for the Pacific island nation reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami, and largely cut off from the…
3 Navy Sailors Killed In Explosion Onboard Destroyer At Mumbai Dockyard
New Delhi: Three naval personnel died of injuries caused by an explosion on board Indian Navy's destroyer ship INS Ranvir. "In an unfortunate incident today at Naval Dockyard Mumbai, three naval personnel succumbed to injuries caused by an…
No justification now for keeping schools closed in view of COVID-19: World Bank Education Director
There is no justification now for keeping schools closed in view of the pandemic and even if there are new waves, closing schools should be the last resort, according to the World Bank's Global Education Director Jaime Saavedra.…
Russia takes down REvil hacking group at US request
MOSCOW, Jan 15 — Russia has dismantled ransomware crime group REvil at the request of the United States in an operation in which it detained and charged the group’s members, the FSB domestic intelligence service said yesterday.The…
Russia-West tensions could be put to UN Security Council, say US officials
NEW YORK, Jan 15 — If Moscow escalates the Ukrainian security crisis, the United States may refer the matter to the UN Security Council, US officials said yesterday, stressing Washington still favours a diplomatic solution.…
China reaffirms opposition to US sanctions on Iran
SHANGHAI, Jan 15 — China reaffirmed its opposition to unilateral sanctions by the United States against Iran at a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart, while backing efforts to revive a 2015 nuclear deal…
Won’t let any attempt to change status quo along India’s border to succeed: Army Chief
NEW DELHI: Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Saturday said that the Indian Army's message is clear that it will not let any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo along the country's borders succeed.While Speaking…
“Akhilesh Doesn’t Want Dalit Support”: Bhim Army Boss’ No To UP Alliance
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Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad said Saturday that his political outfit - the Azad Samaj Party - would not ally with the Samajwadi Party for next month's Uttar Pradesh Assembly election.
Samajwadi…
EU, China plan summit in March, says foreign policy chief Borrell
BREST (France), Jan 15 — The European Union and China are planning to hold a summit in late March, the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Friday amid concerns over a Chinese blockade of Lithuania’s exports.“An EU-China…