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Unequivocal stand against terror essential to protect civilians in urban conflicts: India
Speaking at a debate on protecting civilians in urban settings on Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti said, "It is a matter of concern that the parties to the armed conflicts till this day seem to consider civilian population and civilian infrastructure as legitimate targets. Such despicable approach has resulted in maiming and killing of thousands and rendering millions homeless."
At 2.85 lakh, India sees marginal rise in Covid cases
In the same time span, 665 fatalities pushed the death toll in the country to 4,91,127. Meanwhile, the active caseload has jumped to 22,23,018 which constitutes 5.55 percent of the country's total positive cases.
India warns Pakistan it will take 'firm, decisive steps' against cross-border terror
The Shimla Agreement signed in 1972 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, who was then the president of Pakistan, committed the two neighbors to resolve their differences bilaterally.
India to launch its strategic radar imaging satellite RISAT-1A in Feb
Calling on Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh, the new Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Somanath informed him that RISAT-1A with synthetic aperture radar is scheduled for launch by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C52 (PSLV-C52) in February.
Couple behind India's indigenous Covid vaccine gets Padma Bhushan
The award for co-founders of the Hyderabad-based company was announced on the eve of 73rd Republic Day. Dr. Krishna Ella is the Chairman and Managing Director of the biotechnology company while his wife is Joint Managing Director. They will receive the award for distinguished service of high order in the field of trade and industry.
Rajpath brims over with patriotic fervour as India celebrates R-Day
The teeth-chattering cold on Wednesday morning failed to dampen the spirits of the people coming to witness the Republic Day parade at the majestic Rajpath, here. The people started arriving at the Rajpath as early as 5 a.m. in the morning, even as the parade begins at 10.30 a.m. However, this year the rush compared to previous years was less, possibly owing to the fear of the latest Omicron variant of novel coronavirus. Notably this is the second time India is celebrating the Republic Day in a subdued manner.
4 women among 10 eminent personalities from NE conferred Padma Shri awards
Ten distinguished personalities, including four women, from seven of the eight northeastern states were conferred Padma Shri awards in different fields. The four women are Shakuntala Choudhary of Assam for social work while Lourembam Bino Devi and Muktamani Devi, both from Manipur, were recognised for their contributions in art and trade and industry, respectively, and Badaplin War of Meghalaya in the field of Literature and Education.
Covid delayed space mission Gaganyaan's timeline: ISRO chief
S. Somanath was updating Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh during a meeting discussing the status of 'Gaganyaan' as well as other space missions lined up for the near future. Following the first unmanned mission, the second unmanned mission "Vyommitra" will carry a robot and this will then be followed by the human mission, he told the minister.
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat honoured with Padma Vibhushan posthumously
General Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 12 armed personnel were killed in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on December 8, 2021. Others who have been honoured with Padma Vibhushan include Prabha Atre (Art), Kalyan Singh (Public Affairs, Posthumous) and Radhyashyam Khemka (Literature & Education, Posthumous) On January 14 this year, the Court of Inquiry constituted to probe the military chopper crash ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as a cause of the accident.
Russia-NATO on collision course over Ukraine: What are challenges for India?
The diplomatic tensions between the US and Russia over Ukraine is reaching its tipping point. Given that the conflict now is being driven by a game of brinkmanship, a military conflict in the form of Russian invasion of Ukraine is not difficult to imagine and any such move will cause serious diplomatic and economic challenges for India. Here's how these challenges can present themselves
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