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Need to make Hydrogen cleaner and more economical: Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India

Manish Kumar

The 41st Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) is being convened in New Delhi, India during March 18 – 22, 2024. The first day of the five-day meeting has been organised as IPHE Academic Outreach at IIT Delhi, on March 18, 2024, where the conference delegates provided valuable insights into the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Addressing the inaugural session, Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. of India, Prof. Ajay Sood pointed out that while hydrogen is not a very new technology, there…

Afghans fleeing Pakistan lack water, food, shelter, and toilets once they cross the border: Aid agencies claims

Manish Kumar

Afghans fleeing Pakistan to avoid arrest and deportation are sleeping in the open, without proper shelter, food, drinking water, and toilets once they cross the border to their homeland.  Afghans leave Pakistan from two main border crossings, Torkham and Chaman.  The Taliban have set up camps on the other side for people to stay in while they wait to be moved to their place of origin in Afghanistan.  Children have no access to basic foods.  The country director for Save the Children, said many of those returning are coming back…

US warns North Korea would ‘pay a price’ for any arms deal with Russia

Manish Kumar

US officials have warned North Korea it will “pay a price” if it strikes any arms deal with Russia, after saying that negotiations were “advancing” between the two nations.  The National Security Council claimed arms negotiations between Russia and North Korea are “actively advancing,” after Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu visited Pyongyang.   Leading media reported the potential meeting between Kim and Putin in Russia is expected to take place this month.  North Korea delivered infantry rockets and missiles into Russia for use by Wagner forces late last year, and the…

Netherlands: Record 8,000 kg of cocaine, estimated value of 600 million euros seized

Manish Kumar

Customs officials in Rotterdam seized a shipment of more than 8,000 kg (16,635 pounds) of cocaine concealed in a container of bananas.  The drugs, with an estimated value of 600 million euros ($660 million) have since been destroyed.  No arrests in the case have been made in the Netherlands.  This was the biggest haul ever recorded at the port.  Rotterdam is a major center for drug trafficking.  The Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain are the top three European countries for illegal cocaine imports.  Customs officials in Rotterdam seized a shipment of…

Opposition Front INDIA Plans No Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha: Sources

Manish Kumar

The government plans a big legislative push in the Parliament to break through the logjam in both houses over discussion on Manipur.   Opposition alliance INDIA is planning to move a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha.  The opposition strategy to corner the government on Manipur will continue in the Rajya Sabha as well.  Jagdeep Dhankar hasn’t allowed any motion under Rule 267 during his term so far, and had last year said motions moved under the rule “have become a known mechanism of causing disruption”.  A…

Opposition parties against the implementation of UCC: read to know why

Manish Kumar

PM Modi gave a strong push to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during a BJP public event.  His advocacy triggered massive political reactions as Congress and other Opposition parties like- DMK, AIMIM, and JD-U opposed the law.  Congress and other Opposition parties would not like BJP would take credit for UCC implementation in upcoming elections.  Politicians in the northeastern states often express views that the UCC will pose a threat to their highly diverse societies.  Adivasi activists and politicians often protest UCC claiming the law would adversely affect the distinct…

‘Deeply Concerned’: US After China Gives USD 700 Million Loan To Pakistan

Manish Kumar

The US is deeply concerned that the loans being given by China to India’s immediate neighbourhood — Pakistan and Sri Lanka –– may be used for coercive leverage, a senior State Department official has said. “Concerning Chinese loans to countries in India’s immediate neighbourhood, we are deeply concerned that loans may be used for coercive leverage,” Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, told reporters ahead of the India trip of Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The top American diplomat is travelling to New Delhi on…

PM to inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav on 16th February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister has been at the forefront of taking steps for the welfare of the tribal population of the country while also according due respect to their contribution in the growth and development of the country. In an effort to showcase the tribal culture on the national stage, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate “Aadi Mahotsav”, the mega National Tribal Festival, on 16th February at 10:30 AM at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. The Aadi Mahotsav, which celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and…