Covishield Certificate Recognition: UK Says, Working On ‘Phased Approach’ With India
The UK government has said that Covid-19 vaccine certification from all countries must meet a “minimum criteria”. It informed that that it was working with India on a “phased approach” for its international travel norms. Covishield, the Serum Institute of India manufactured Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine was added as eligible to an expanded UK travel advisory on […]
Modi leaves for US, says visit occasion to strengthen strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his visit to the United States would be an occasion to strengthen the Indo-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and consolidate ties with Japan and Australia. In a statement just before leaving for the US, Modi said he would conclude his visit with an address at the United Nations […]
Modi, Joe Biden expected to discuss ways to combat terrorism: Foreign Secy on PM’s US visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden, during their bilateral meeting on September 24 in Washington, are expected to discuss ways to stem radicalisation and combat terrorism, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday. Modi and Biden are also expected to discuss ways to bolster defence and trade ties between the two […]
India seeks early end to COVID quarantine row with Britain
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has sought an “early resolution” of the COVID-19 quarantine issue with Britain in mutual interest of the two countries. Jaishankar, who arrived in New York on Monday to participate in the UN General Assembly, also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the developments in the Indo-Pacific during his meeting with […]
New Punjab CM Charanjit Channi Directs Govt Officers To Reach Office By 9 AM
In order to bring discipline in the government offices, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday late night directed all the government officers/employees at state/district/tehsil/block level to reach their offices concerned by 9am and remain available for the public till the office hours in the evening. The Chief Minister, while stressing on the need of bringing transparency […]
Charanjit Singh Channi Takes Oath As 16th Punjab CM, Rahul Gandhi Attends Swearing-In
Charanjit Singh Channi has taken oath as 16th CM of Punjab. Along with Channi, two Deputy CMs Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Soni have also been sworn in. Rahul Gandhi participated in oath ceremony but former CM Captain Amarinder Singh stayed away from the ceremony. Keeping eye on the coming 2022 assembly election Congress has played […]
Amarinder Singh Quits As Punjab Chief Minister Amid Rift In Congress, Says ‘Humiliated’
Amarinder Singh on Saturday quit as Punjab Chief Minister amid a rift in the Congress party. His resignation comes ahead of the much crucial Punjab Assembly elections 2022. “I feel humiliated…,” Amarinder Singh told reporters. He also said he and his supporters will later decide where to go? He submitted his resignation along with that of […]
IT department alleges Rs 20-crore tax evasion by actor Sonu Sood
As the IT raids continued for the fourth consecutive day, the tax department officials on Saturday alleged that actor Sonu Sood’s accounts have allegedly revealed tax evasion to the tune of Rs 20 crore. The officials said besides tax evasion, during the survey raids at the premises of the Bollywood actor, also came to light […]
Australia to get nuclear subs in new US-British partnership
SYDNEY: The United States announced a new alliance on Wednesday with Australia and Britain to strengthen military capabilities in the face of a rising China, with Canberra to get a nuclear submarine fleet and American cruise missiles. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his British counterpart Boris Johnson did not mention China […]
Two Metro Stations On Delhi-Haryana Border Closed Owing To Security Issues
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Friday said that owing to security reasons, two metro stations located in proximity of Tikri border with Haryana would remain closed. Pandit Shree Ram Sharma and Bahadurgarh City are the two stations in Haryana which fall on the Green Line of the network. The DMRC tweeted to alert commuters: […]
