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India at forefront of initiatives to prevent non-communicable diseases: PM

India is at the forefront of initiatives that seek to prevent non-communicable diseases and further wellness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday

India, US to re-establish Homeland Security Dialogue, discuss imp issues

US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N Mayorkas recently spoke to Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, wherein they agreed to re-establish the US-India Homeland Security Dialogue

Seek to expand ties in interest of both nations: Afghan Min on India visit

Afghanistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Atmar said he came on the visit to India to discuss bilateral relations between Delhi and Kabul and to look at ways to expand ties in the best interest of the two

First Guyanese crude cargo to India on its way to Mundra port: Report

The first cargo from new oil producer Guyana to the world's third-largest crude importer, India, departed this month from a production facility off the South American nation's coast in a vessel

Doubling time of coronavirus cases decreases from 504.4 days to 202.3 days

The doubling time of Covid-19 cases in India has decreased from 504.4 days on March 1 to 202.3 days on March 23, the Health Ministry said

Talks between Indus Commissioners of India, Pakistan underway in Delhi

A host of issues under the Indus Waters Treaty, including objections to the design of Indian hydropower projects on Chenab, are likely to be discussed as part of their annual meeting underway

Mexico thanks Indian government for sending 870,000 Covid-19 vaccines

The Mexican government on Tuesday expressed gratitude towards India for the delivery of 870,000 Covid-19 vaccines to fight against the pandemic

India records 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, 199 new fatalities

India recorded 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, taking the nationwide infection tally to 11,686,796, while the active caseload at 345,377 registered an increase for the 13th day in a row

Biden admin urges US court to certify India's request to extradite Tahawwur

The Biden administration has urged a federal court to certify India's request to extradite Pakistani-origin businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in 2008 Mumbai terror attack

Cong MP moves motion notice in LS over Myanmar citizens seeking India entry

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over the issue of coup-affected Myanmar nationals seeking entry in India."I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent importance, namely:- India has sealed all entry points along the border with Myanmar amidst the ongoing military crackdown following the February coup. The Government is preventing any Myanmar nationals from entering the country," the Congress leader said in a letter."Myanmar area bordering Mizoram is inhabited by Chin communities who are ethnically our brethren and India cannot turn a blind eye to them. India is a signatory to the International Covenant of Civil & Political Rights (ICCPR) encapsulating the principle of non-refoulment and sending back refugees to Myanmar violates ICCPR & UN Convention against Torture. I hereby request the ...

India records 46,951 new Covid-19 cases in a day, highest so far this year

India saw 46,951new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, the highest so far this year, taking the nationwide tally to 11,646,081, according to the Union Health Ministry data

America ruled India for 200 years: Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat

In another gaffe within fortnight after assuming office, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said the "United States ruled India for 200 years"

StatsGuru: Second Covid wave ominously worse than the first in India

The 14-day average of new daily cases has risen from the low of about 1500 to over 5000 in less than a month, about four times fast than the time taken for this jump in the first wave

Nepal gives emergency use approval to Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine

Nepal's national drug regulatory authority granted emergency use approval to Bharat Biotech's Covaxin, becoming the third country to approve India's indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine

UK PM Johnson likely to visit Chennai during upcoming India visit in April

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during his upcoming India visit in April, is also expected to travel to Chennai. Johnson will be arriving in India on April 26

Nascent but growing crypto-universe under threat from proposed crypto ban

There is, however, some confidence that the Centre will allow, rather, promote, innovations around blockchain, the underlying technology for Bitcoin

Top US lawmakers and experts support historic QUAD leadership summit

Top US lawmakers and experts applauded the first Quad summit of leaders from the US, India, Australia and Japan and supported the move of Biden to address the challenge posed by China in Indo-Pacific

Energy cooperation a cornerstone in Indo-US ties: US Chamber of Commerce

Energy cooperation is a cornerstone in the India-US relationship, according to a top official from the US Chamber of Commerce as Delhi embarks on a strong multi-decade energy transformation journey

World Happiness Report: India ranks 139 out of 149, Finland tops for 4th yr

India has been ranked 139 out of 149 countries in the list of UN World Happiness Report 2021 released on Friday which is topped by Finland

India reports nearly 40,000 coronavirus cases, highest 1-day rise this year

India saw 39,726 new coronavirus being reported in a day, the highest single day rise recorded so far this year, taking the nationwide tally to 11,514,331, according to Union Health Ministry data