Month: November 2022

India, Australia free trade agreement to come into force from December 29

Manish Kumar

he free trade agreement between India and Australia will come into force from December 29, a move which will help in almost doubling the bilateral commerce to USD 45-50 billion in around five years. “The (Anthony) Albanese government welcomes confirmation today that the Indian Government has completed its domestic requirements to enable implementation of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA),” Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell said in a statement on Wednesday. This trade agreement will deliver new market access opportunities for Australian businesses and consumers…

PoK humara hai aur humara hi rahega’, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Manish Kumar

 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asserted that PoK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) belongs to India and will bring it back when the time comes. “It (PoK) was and is always a part of India and at the appropriate time we will bring it back,” said the defence minister. Indian Army’s statement on PoK Singh’s comment came days after Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi said that the Indian Army is ready to execute orders like taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. “As far as the Indian Army is concerned, it will carry…

Centre says to SC that Govt can’t be held liable for deaths from Covid vaccine

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The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the vaccines in use under the Covid vaccination programme are manufactured by third parties and they are recognised as safe and effective. It further said that there is no material to suggest how the state can be fastened with strict liability for the tragic deaths of the respective children of the petitioners, while also emphasising that there is no legal compulsion to get Covid-19 vaccine. The Centre’s response came on a plea filed by the parents of two girls who had passed away owing to…

The new routes will further expand its wings in Northeast India

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Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, along with General (Dr) V. K. Singh(Retd.) Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated multiple flights to further expand the connectivity to Northeaster Region. Enhanced connectivity in the Northeastern region of India will help bolster tourism and trade in the region and contribute to the economic development of the states. The flights will operate under the following schedule: a) ITANAGAR-MUMBAI (via Kolkata): – 28th November 2022 (Operated by IndiGo) From To Frequency Departure Time Arrival Time Aircraft Type…

5th batch of Tamil business delegation reached Varanasi to attend ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’

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The 5th batch of business delegation from Tamil Nadu reached Varanasi to participate in the month long ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’.  The delegation comprising 216 people were accorded a ceremonious welcome late yesterday night at Varanasi Cantt. Railway station. The guests were seen to be at ease and were delighted at the grand reception amidst playing of ‘Damru’ and showering of flowers petals. Apart from people of Tamil Nadu, the delegation also had people from Puducherry and other adjoining areas. The members of the delegation were overwhelmed with warm welcome on…

President of India Graces 18th Convocation of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the 18th convocation of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra today (November 29, 2022). The President said that today the whole world is going through a phase of rapid change. Due to the technological revolution, the nature of jobs as well as the basic needs of the people is changing. These changes are also challenging the existing methods of engineering. In view of changes taking place due to the technological shift, it becomes very important that our technical institutions including NIT Kurukshetra become…

Sumangalam Panchmahabhoot Conference Series VAYU- The vital life force to be held in Bhubaneswar

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To celebrate the spirit of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the 75th year of Independence and channel dialogue on need for clean air in the country, a conference titled ‘Vayu – The vital life force’ is being organized at Siksha O Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha from December 02 – 04, 2022. This Conference is focused on varied air quality issues ranging from scientific discussions on climate change and pollution control to enriching our understanding on air quality from ancient scriptures and texts. His Excellency Prof. Ganeshi Lal, the Governor of Odisha; Shri…

Panic buying of ventilators, oxygen machines in China as relaxation of Covid Zero measures looms large

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With the rise in Covid-19 cases and due to the inadequate handling of the pandemic by authorities in Beijing, Chinese citizens are panic buying ventilators and oxygen machines, the Financial Times said in a report. China witnessed a turbulent weekend as protest against the Covid Zero regime rocked capital Beijing, economic hub Shanghai and other places. Following protests erupting over Covid Zero over the weekend, several megacities in China have been locked down. There were protests also against Chinese censorship as news of 10 people dying in an apartment fire in Urumqi due…

For responsible media organisations maintaining public trust should be the highest guiding principle: Shri Anurag Thakur

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Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Shri Anurag Thakur has today said that, “presenting authentic information is the prime responsibility of media and that facts should be properly checked before they are put in the public domain”. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union General Assembly 2022, the Minister said, “while speed with which the information is transmitted is important, accuracy is even more important and should be primary in the minds of communicators”. With the spread of social media, fake news has also proliferated, the Minister…

Private sector should provide jobs to ex-servicemen, they are country’s valuable assets: Shri Rajnath Singh

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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has appealed to the nation to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, terming it the moral responsibility of every citizen to ensure the welfare of the soldiers and their families. Addressing the Armed Forces Flag Day CSR Conclave, organised by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, in New Delhi today, he expressed gratitude to the retired as well as serving Armed Forces personnel, whose valour & sacrifice, has safeguarded the sovereignty and integrity of the country. The Raksha Mantri made special…