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India-Nepal open borders should not be misused by unwanted elements: Modi
In 2020, India and Nepal had a strained bilateral relationship over border row between the two countries. China which already had made aggression towards India at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh region was making all efforts to amplify the row between India and Nepal relations. Talking about power sector, Modi said that both the countries must reap the benefits of the opportunities for cooperation in the power sector. He said that Nepal Prime Minister is an old friend of India.
India reports 1,260 new Covid cases, 83 deaths in 24 hrs
Amid a continuous downward trend, India's active caseload has further declined to 13,445, constituting 0.03 per cent of the country's total positive cases. A total of 1,404 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally to 4,24,92,326. The country's recovery rate stands at 98.76 per cent.
SKM not to nominate member for govt committee unless mandate, ToR known
The SKM, a consortium of 40-odd farmers' organisations that had spearheaded the more than a year-long agitation against the now-repealed three farm laws, had suspended its agitation after receiving a letter from the government of India on December 9, 2021 promising the formation of a committee for farm related issues.
Ukrainian women in Delhi appeal to Indians not to trust 'Russian propaganda'
As many as six Ukranian women had gathered at the Lodhi garden in the city with a Ukraine flag. The silent march by the these women comes at a time when Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is on a two-day visit to India. He arrived in New Delhi on Thursday and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, and apprised him about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
After 32 years, Kashmiri Pandits celebrate 'Navreh' by the banks of Dal Lake
According to the Kashmiri Pandit calendar, Navreh is the first day of the new year. Before their exodus, local Pandits used to celebrate the beginning of the new year at Mata Sharika Devi temple situated on a hillock called the 'Hari Parbat' in the middle of old city of Srinagar.
Bharat Biotech announces slowing down of Covaxin production
Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech on Friday announced the temporary slowing down of its Covid vaccine Covaxin's production across its manufacturing facilities. "Bharat Biotech today announces the temporary slowing down of production of Covaxin across its manufacturing facilities, having completed its supply obligations to procurement agencies and foreseeing the decrease in demand," it said in a statement.
Govt to form MSP committee after receiving names from SKM: Tomar
Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Union Agriculture Minister Tomar said that the government is committed to form the committee which Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised while announcing the repeal of the three farm laws.
Nepal PM's visit further strengthens neighbourly ties, says Jaishankar
"I am confident that this visit will further strengthen our close neighbourly ties," he said. Before that, Deuba, who is on a three-day visit, visited the BJP headquarters and met party chief J.P. Nadda. Deuba, his wife, and four cabinet ministers of Nepal were part of the delegation that met Nadda, and the meeting lasted for around half an hour.
Modi meets Lavrov, reiterates call for early cessation of violence
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations. Modi reiterated his call for an early cessation of violence, and conveyed India's readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts, the statement said. The meeting lasted for 40 minutes during which Lavrov also informed the Prime Minister about various bilateral initiatives.
Russia-Ukraine conflict impacting Indian shipping companies: Govt
More fall out of the war is that insurance cover has been withdrawn by the Protection and Indemnity (P&I), payment affected due to blockage of SWIFT in Russia, and trade to Russia and CIS countries has been affected as shipping lines are not accepting goods for Russian ports, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.
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