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Despite threat of US sanctions, India works to induct Russia S-400 systems
The highly-automated S-400s, which can detect, track and destroy hostile strategic bombers, jets, spy planes, missiles and drones at a range of 380-km, will be “suitably positioned in the western, northern and eastern sectors” to cater for threats from both China and Pakistan, say defence ministry sources.
Bird Flu Outbreak: Samples test positive in Delhi, 9th state to confirm avian influenza
The samples were sent to Bhopal's National Institute of High Security Animal Disease last week. Besides Delhi, the disease has been confirmed in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh. Avian influenza viruses have been circulating worldwide for centuries with four known major outbreaks recorded in the last century.
Former Australia Test opener Colin McDonald passes away at 92
McDonald, Australia's 191st men's Test cricketer, played 47 Test matches across two decades and is regarded among the finest opening batsmen the country ever produced. McDonald made his Test debut alongside Richie Benaud and George Thoms against the West Indies at the Gabba in 1952, top-scoring in Australia's first innings and scoring a half-century in the second.
Resident Doctors' Association AIIMS agree for virtual convocation
The RDA had earlier opposed the administration's decision of conducting the 47th convocation virtually and had written to the institute's director demanding that the January 11 event be held physically in small batches with all Covid-19 precautions, outside the Jawahar Lal Nehru (JLN) Stadium.
No case of crime against SCs, STs in Assam in 2020: Athawale
The Minister also said that under the ministry's scholarship scheme, Rs 59,000 crore has been earmarked for a span of five years and 60 per cent of the amount would be borne by the Centre and the remaining 40 per cent by the Assam government.
Will move Supreme Court against 'love jihad' law: Tehseen Poonawalla
Poonawalla, who is a brother-in-law of businessman Robert Vadra, had planned to organise a meeting of such couples at the Jantar Mantar in central Delhi during the day but was denied permission by Delhi Police.
Minimum temperature to fall 3-4 degree over NW India
Prevalence of dry north or northwesterly winds over most parts of northwest India is learnt to be the reason behind the temperature fall, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest weather summary report.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik declares assets worth Rs 64.98 crore
As per the property declaration statement, the Chief Minister has seven bank accounts in various locations including New Delhi, Bhubaneswar and his home constituency Hinjilikut in Ganjam district.
GoAir sacks pilot over 'derogatory' tweet on PM
The spokesperson of the airline also said that it does not associate itself with personal views expressed by any individual or an employee.
Army officer accused of staging Shopian 'encounter' for reward money
The charge sheet presented by the local police in the court of a chief judicial magistrate in Shopian district accuses Captain Bhupinder Singh, presently in the custody of the army, of hatching a conspiracy with two locals to claim the reward money.
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