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'Some attacks on Indian nationals in US, UK look racially motivated'
On a question of whether the government has taken cognisance of the racial attacks or hate crimes in the US, UK and Canada, which are prime destinations of Indian immigrants, V. Muraleedharan, MoS, External Affairs said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday: "According to media reports and inputs, there have been instances of attacks in the US, UK and Canada in the last few years. Some of these attacks appear to be racially motivated.
Nod to Rs 70,500 cr for BrahMos missiles, Shakti EW systems, utility choppers
For artillery modernisation, in addition to the ongoing Dhanush Gun System and K-9 Vajra-T Gun System, AoN for procurement of 155mm/52 Caliber Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) along with High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) and Gun Towing Vehicles (GTVs) for the Indian Army was accorded.
India can achieve clean energy independence by 2047: US study
Examining India's three most energy intensive sectors -- power, transport and industry, the study, titled Pathways to Atmanirbhar Bharat, which translates to "self-reliant India", determined that achieving energy independence will generate significant economic, environmental, and energy benefits. This includes $2.5 trillion in consumer savings through 2047, reducing fossil fuel import expenditure by 90 per cent or $240 billion per year by 2047.
Air India cancels Chicago-Delhi flight after prolonged delay, passengers fume
AI 126 flight from Chicago to Delhi was scheduled to depart on March 14 at 1.30 p.m. (local time) and reach Delhi airport on 2.20 p.m. on March 15. However, its nearly 300 passengers were waiting at the Chicago airport on Wednesday late evening and they were clueless about any alternate arrangement. Sources claimed that amongst the passengers is a person who lost his mother and he was to arrive for the last rites.
Gaganyaan's first abort mission with test rocket in May 2023
"The first test vehicle mission, TV-D1, is planned in May 2023, followed by the second test vehicle TV-D2 mission and first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan (LVM3-G1) in the first quarter of 2024," Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question about the status of the human space mission.
OneWeb's satellites fitted inside Indian rocket's heat shield
In a tweet, OneWeb said: "Exciting news from India as we confirm the encapsulation of our 36 satellites ahead of #OneWebLaunch18; our final launch which will complete our Gen 1 constellation. Thanks to our OneWebbers on site, as well as our colleagues at @isro Aand NSIL_India."
Parliament adjourned till Wed amid protests by treasury benches, oppn
As soon as the lower House reconvened at 2 p.m., the ruling BJP members and opposition MPs began their noisy protests. The BJP members sought Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's apology over his remarks on democracy during a speech which he delivered in London last week, while the opposition led by Congress, DMK, Left and TMC started shouting slogans, seeking JPC probe in the Adani issue.
Relations with China 'complex', Pakistan engages in hostile agenda to vilify India: MEA report
"India's engagement with China is complex. Chinese attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western Sector starting from April-May 2020 have disturbed the peace and tranquility along the LAC. These have been met with an appropriate response from the Indian armed forces," the report said.
'Very seminal issue', SC refers pleas for same-sex marriage to a constitution bench
The Centre, in an affidavit, contended that legal validation of same-sex marriage will cause "complete havoc" with the delicate balance of personal laws in the country and in accepted societal values. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, stressed that legislative policy recognises marriage as a bond only between.
Delhi-Doha plane diverted to Karachi due to medical emergency, person declared dead
The passenger reportedly passed away before the flight could land. Officials said that a passenger on IndiGo Airline flight 9E1736 felt sick in the flight, after which the captain of the plane contacted the Karachi Air Traffic Control and relayed the information regarding a medical emergency. IndiGo flight 6E-1736, operating from Delhi.
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