INDIA
Jaishankar praises Vajpayee's diplomacy post Pokhran nuclear tests
Presiding over the third Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial lecture, Jaishankar said that within two years of the nuclear tests, India had engaged with all the important nations of the world. The lecture was delivered by former Singaporean diplomat Bilahari Kausikan in New Delhi. Jaishankar also praised Vajpayee's tenure as External Affairs Minister, and his role in strengthening India's ties with the US and Russia.
Republic Day 2023: Amid security threat, Delhi Police ban drones, paragliders till Feb 15
Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora issued the order, prohibiting the flying of aerial vehicles such as para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, UAVs, UASs, microlight aircraft, remotely-piloted aircraft, hot air balloons, small-sized powered aircraft, quadcopters or even by para-jumping from aircraft till February 15.
PM Modi ceremonially names 21 Andaman & Nicobar Islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees
"When history is being made, the future generations not just remember, assess and evaluate it, but also find constant inspiration from it. This day will be remembered by future generations as a significant chapter in the history of the country," the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Pakistani girl illegally staying in Bengaluru arrested
The police arrested Iqra Jeevani and handed over to the FRRO officials. She was later sent to a state home for women. Bellandur police also arrested Mulayam Singh Yadav, a 25-year-old security guard from Uttar Pradesh, whom the Pakistani girl married after meeting him through a dating app a few months ago.
US streamlines visa processing for first-time applicants in India with an aim to reduce delays
On January 21st, the US Embassy in Delhi and consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad held "special Saturday interview days" as part of a larger initiative to reduce wait times for first-time visa applicants. The mission will continue to open additional appointment slots on select Saturdays in the coming months.
INS Vagir Submarine commissioned: Major boost to Indian Navy's ISR and Special Operations
According to the Navy, INS Vagir will enhance the Navy's ability to safeguard India's maritime interests, deter enemies, and conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The submarine's name, Vagir, which means sand shark, represents stealth and fearlessness, qualities that align with the submariner's ethos.
Judges' appointment: Law Minister shares video of HC judge saying SC 'hijacked Constitution'
Sharing the interview of former Delhi High Court judge, Justice R.S. Sodhi (retd), Rijiju tweeted: "Voice of a judge...Real beauty of Indian Democracy is- it's success. People rule themselves through their representatives. Elected representatives represent the interests of the people & make laws. Our Judiciary is independent and our Constitution is Supreme".
26 years after the tragedy, why Ansal brothers are still not off the hook
Many died of suffocation while several were injured during a stampede that ensued amidst the chaos. A probe revealed that the cinema hall authorities had blocked the exit doors to add more seats, leaving hardly any way for the people to escape from the inferno.
As vacancies pile up in high courts, gloves are off in Centre-SC showdown
Against this backdrop, the collegium resolutions bring a new face of judiciary, which may present hard choices for the government: Bring forth concrete reasons for rejecting a candidate for having critical views on government policies does not impinge on integrity; and a candidate's ardent involvement in gay rights would not shut him out of judgeship.
First Made-in-India intranasal Covid vaccine to be launched on Republic Day
The vaccine manufacturer had already received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) earlier this month for the nasal vaccine, the first of its kind in India. "Our nasal vaccine will be officially launched on Republic Day on January 26," said Ella while participating in a session during the 8th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) that began at the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), here on Saturday.
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