INDIA
Pandemic provided chance to strengthen healthcare infrastructure: Mandaviya
The MSG is the apex decision-making body of NHM that takes decisions on policies and program implementation under the Mission. For the first-time, health is being linked with the agenda of development under a holistic approach undertaken by the Centre, the minister said.
Fresh case of loan fraud of Rs 1,688 cr against ABG Shipyard owner Rishi Agarwal, others
The CBI had last year booked Agarwal for a loan fraud of Rs 22000 crore which was said to be the biggest bank loan fraud. A senior CBI official said that a written complaint was received from Karambir Singh, Chief Manager, Punjab National Bank
One killed, one missing as two avalanches hit Sonamarg in J&K
Officials said that two avalanches hit Sonamarg in the morning today. "The first avalanche rolled down in Sarbal area, and the second in Hung area of Sonamarg." "One dead body, probably of a labourer, has been traced so far under the Sarbal avalanche while another person is still missing.
Ready to deal with any adverse situation at borders: Army Chief
The Army chief was addressing the annual press conference here on Thursday. "The Indian Army is also creating a huge road network in their part alongside the International Border area. Simultaneously, India is boosting infrastructure projects near the Indo-China border. These border connecting roads will be 'all-weather roads'.
India to amplify voice of Global South: PM
Addressing the opening session of the two-day "Voice of the Global South" virtual summit, Modi said: "For our G20 Presidency, we have chosen the theme of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'. This is in line with our civilizational ethos. We believe the path to realising aoneness' is through human-centric development. People of Global South should no longer be excluded from the fruits of development.
Air India 'pee gate': 'Unzipping wasn't for sexual desire', accused tells court
"He could not control his drinks, but the unzipping was not for sexual desire. The complainant's case does not put him as a lustful man," the counsel representing Mishra, Manu Sharma, told the court. He contended that Mishra's actions, while obscene, were not intended to sexually harass the victim.
PM Modi to address 'Voice of Global South' summit on Thursday
The theme of the session is 'Voice of Global South - for Human-Centric Development'. The virtual summit being hosted by India, in which more than 120 nations will participate, will be held on January 12 and 13. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra had told mediapersons last week that the theme of the summit would be 'Unity of Voice and Unity of Purpose'.
PM Modi calls up Israeli PM Netanyahu, congratulates him for 6th term
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the rapid progress in the India-Israel strategic partnership in recent years, and agreed on the potential for further strengthening strategic cooperation in a variety of areas. PM Modi also invited Netanyahu to visit India at an early date.
Indian fighter jets welcomed in Japan with water cannon salute
A traditional water cannon salute was given to the IAF's frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, four of which are participating, along with two C-17s and one IL-78, in Exercise 'Veer Guardian-2023' to be held till January 26. The Indian contingent also includes Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi who is the first IAF woman fighter pilot to participate in an air exercise abroad.
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas concludes, MP gears up for global business summit
Over 3,500 overseas Indians participated in the event. The valedictory session of the 17th NRIs convention was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, who had arrived there early in the day from New Delhi. She conferred Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards to 27 overseas Indians. The award is conferred on NRIs, PIOs, or an organisation run by NRIs in recognition of their outstanding achievements both in India and abroad.
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