Singapore PM’s speech unnecessary: India
taking a hard line A speech in Parliament by the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien LoongThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday summoned Singapore’s High Commissioner to India Simon Wong, where he criticized the current decline of “Nehru’s India”, where Indian Parliamentarians face “criminal charges”. According to government sources, the comments were “picked up” by officials along with Mr Wong, who said Mr Lee’s comments were “Mandatory” and “Unacceptable”,
Tamil Nadu says ‘no’ to neutrino observatory project in Supreme Court
Indian Neutrino Observatory Project Site at Pottipuram | photo credit: G Karthikeyan
Tamil Nadu has made it clear to the Supreme Court that it does not want the Indian Neutrino Observatory (INO) to be set up. Wildlife in a sensitive ecological region in the Western Ghats, at great cost to biodiversity, and by ignoring local protests and public agitation for the project. The state said the project would be a source of distress for the shy tigers and cause “enormous” irreversible damage to the Western Ghats.
India again supports ‘security interests of all countries’ at UNSC
Called by Russia to a meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss Ukraine crisisOn the seventh anniversary of the Minsk II Armistice Agreement, India calls for diplomatic solution to stresses. “India is in touch with all concerned. We are of the considered view that this issue can only be resolved through diplomatic negotiations.TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, told the Security Council. A few hours ago, US diplomat Donald Lu said that Secretary of State S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was held openly Discussion on Russia and Ukraine, India is trying to balance its interests given its strong ties with both the US and Russia. On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said that Russia could invade Ukraine “within the next several days”.
India, UAE to sign trade agreement today
India and UAE will sign the first bilateral free trade agreement between the two countries on Friday. The FTA – Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) – is expected to be the focus during a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs said the summit would provide an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss “bilateral cooperation and exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual interest”.
Email between former NSE MD Chitra Ramakrishna and ‘Yogi’, a coded puzzle for investigators
investigator check of Email exchange between controversial former MD and CEO of National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramakrishna and an unidentified ‘yogi’, suspect that both may be using the same code. The emails, which show that a ‘yogi’ was guiding Ms. Ramakrishna to run the NSE, contain several paragraphs that seem inappropriate. For example, in February 2017, Guru wrote to Ms. Ramakrishna, “Keep bags ready, I plan to travel to Seychelles next month, will try to have you with me before Kanchan leaves for London with Kanchan and Barghawa.” Can come. New Zealand with two kids. ‘HK is a preferred transit or Singapore for onward journey.’ If you need help, please let me know as Seshu will do the needful.”
Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging
Taking forward the clarion call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eliminate single use plastic, Environment Ministry has notified comprehensive guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packagingUnion Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav said this on Thursday. Announcing the notification of the new Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 through social media late on Thursday, Mr Yadav said the guidelines are a framework to strengthen the circular economy of plastic packaging waste and promote alternatives to plastics. provide.
Decline in conviction rate in human trafficking cases
Details of sentencing cases related to human trafficking, shared in Parliament earlier this month, show that The conviction rate in human trafficking cases has been declining over the past four years, The number of Anti Human Trafficking Units (AHTU) in the country has increased to 696. AHTUs are law enforcement special investigation units, created in 2008 by the state governments in their respective states on the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Why was Khalid produced in handcuffs, Delhi court asked police chief
A local court has asked the Delhi Police Commissioner to file an inquiry report after former JNU student leader Umar Khalid was produced before a court in connection with the ‘big conspiracy’ case of the Delhi riots. in handcuffs despite previous orders against the same, Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order on Thursday after Mr Khalid’s lawyer Tridip Paes filed an application, contending that his client was produced before the court by police officials of the Karkardooma courts’ lock-up, Whereas two opposite orders were passed by two persons. various courts.
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar talks to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
trying to break the ice between themWest Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar invited Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday for a conversation. “Hon’ble CM Mamata Banerjee is requested to facilitate talks at Raj Bhavan anytime during the coming week as lack of response on flagged issues is likely to lead to constitutional impasse which we both have to avoid. The oath has been taken. ,” Mr Dhankhar said on Twitter.
UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma says that politics of opposing Indian culture will no longer work
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said, the politics of opposing Indian culture will no longer work On Thursday, he hit out at the opposition parties for dividing people on caste and communal lines. He alleged that the opposition leaders, who were earlier against the culture of the country, are now wearing thread‘ (sacred thread) on his clothes, visiting temples and reciting Hanuman Chalisa as he credited the BJP for bringing about this change in the last five years.
Rajnath felt ‘wind of change’ in Punjab, said- people will not allow ‘loot system’ to run
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday Said “wind of change is blowing” Punjab With people yearning to bring the BJP-led coalition to power and end the “loot system” in the state. He too Punjab Chief Minister reprimanded Charanjit Singh Channi His ‘UP, Bihar De Bhaiya’ remarkAlleged that the Congress wanted to “disintegrate the country”.
America challenges Russia to make a clear statement against the attack on Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken challenges Russia To make a clear statement on Thursday that it will not invade Ukraine and will support it by pulling back troops. At UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine crisis, top US diplomat elaborates on how Russia could build up Pretend to attack your neighbor, If it wants peace, “the Russian government can declare today, without merit or deviance, that Russia will not invade Ukraine, having been told the world very clearly,” Mr. Blinken said.
“And then demonstrate it by sending your troops, your tanks, your planes back to their barracks,” said Mr. Blinken.
Trump will have to testify in New York investigation, judge rules
Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath In a New York state civil investigation into their business practices, a judge ruled Thursday. Judge Arthur Angoron ordered Mr Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., to comply with subpoenas issued in December by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
US, Saudi officials discuss managing market pressures from possible Russian aggression
US officials discussed with Saudi Arabia About a “collaborative approach” to managing potential market pressures stemming from Possible Russian invasion of UkraineThe White House said on Thursday.
India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I | Bishnoi’s entry boosts India’s lead as it looks to stitch the series
The way the young Bishnoi overcame some early mistakes in the opening T20Is and came up with a big show was commendable. file | photo credit: PTI
Captain Rohit’s handling of the leg-spinner is as good a sign for the home team as his success; The people at Pollard will be determined to bring their acting together 2nd T20
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