Author: Vaishali Sharma
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India gives USD 2 million to African Union Transition Mission in Somalia
Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, handed over a USD 2 million contribution to the United Nations Trust Fund in support of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Friday, reiterating New Delhi’s commitment to peace and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. Before, India contributed USD 4…
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“Ready to undergo Narco test”, Sukesh Chandrashekhar accuses Kejriwal of nexus with BRS
Sukesh Chandrashekar, who is facing several corruption charges and is a suspect in a money laundering case, has levelled severe allegations against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of having ties to the South group and the BRS party. Sukesh claimed that screenshots of chats between him and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal show Kejriwal’s…
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J-K administration to set up Emergency Operation Centers in 20 districts
According to a government statement, the administration of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to establish state-of-the-art Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) in all 20 districts to minimise the damage caused by natural disasters because the state is located in earthquake zones 1V and V and is highly prone to flood damage. The construction of the EOC…
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24/7 gas supply to masses not possible: Pakistan minister
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik stated that the country’s gas supply cannot be guaranteed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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China aircraft carrier ‘Shandong’ engages in drills near Taiwan after Tsai, McCarthy meet in US
China’s aircraft carrier Shandong conducted an exercise near Taiwan on Thursday amid a high-profile meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Centre extends ceasefire agreements with three Naga groups for one year
The Centre announced on Thursday that the ceasefire arrangement with three Naga tribes would be extended for another year.
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Cabinet approves Indian Space Policy 2023
The Union Cabinet approved the Indian Space Policy 2023 on Thursday, which would strive to strengthen the function of the Department of Space, increase the operations of ISRO.
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Union Cabinet approves revised domestic gas pricing guidelines
The Union Cabinet approved amended domestic gas pricing guidelines on Wednesday, and the price of natural gas will be 10% of the monthly average of the Indian crude basket.
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Biden blames Trump administration for troubled US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
According to a White House memo, US President Joseph Biden has blamed Donald Trump’s government for the difficult US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021. In a 12-page document, the Biden administration said, “President Biden’s choices for how to execute a withdrawal from Afghanistan were severely constrained by conditions created by his…