Chinese Army seen withdrawing troops from Galwan: Govt sources
New Delhi: The Chinese Army is removing tents and moving back from certain areas of the Galwan Valley, in a first sign of disengagement of troops from the area, government sources said on Monday. They said disengagement of the Chinese troops has started as per an agreement between the Corps Commander’s of the two sides. […]
Facing long haul at LAC, Army’s big challenge: Logistics
“Amateurs discuss strategy. Professionals talk logistics.” That well-worn military saying is playing out for the Army on the disputed Line of Actual Control in Ladakh where it prepares itself for a long-haul deployment against the Chinese army. A decision will have to be taken by the Army within the next six weeks on the number of troops […]
Pune Man Wears Gold Mask Worth Nearly Rs 3 Lakh
From costly masks to easily-available cheap masks or from towels to scarves, people are taking precautions and covering their nose and mouth, as per WHO guidelines, to stay safe from the Coronavirus. But Shankar Kurade, a resident of Maharashtra’s Pune has gone a step further. A man who loves gold ornaments, Kurade got himself a […]
India eyes August 15 launch of first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine
India is eyeing to launch the first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by August 15, with the ICMR on Friday writing to the chiefs of clinical trial sites to expedite the enrolment of subjects and finish the process by July 7. ICMR DG Balram Bhargava, in a letter to heads of hospitals where the vaccine—being developed jointly […]
In Ladakh, PM Modi sends out clear message to China: ‘Era of expansionism has ended’
Launching a veiled swipe at China weeks after the violent showdown in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday stated that “era of expansionism” has ended and that it is time for development. Addressing Army, Air Force and ITBP personnel during his unannounced visit to Ladakh, the Prime Minister said […]
India races to release first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine by August 15
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has partnered with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) for clinical trials of indigenous vaccine for the coronavirus disease. BBIL is using the virus strain isolated at ICMR’s National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune to develop the vaccine. The clinical trials will be held in 12 institutes across […]
International flights: These airlines have started operations after Covid-19 lockdown
As India looks to resume commercial international passenger flights in a phased manner from next month, several other countries have already opened their airspace for international flights as the aviation industry tries to get back on its feet and passengers adjust to flying in a post-Covid world. American carriers like United Airlines are getting their aircraft back […]
Covid-19: Kejriwal Inaugurates Delhi’s First Plasma Bank, Urges Patients To Donate
Delhi’s first plasma bank to help treat novel coronavirus started functioning on Thursday, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying that COVID-19 patients can donate their plasma 14 days after recovery. Addressing an online media briefing, the chief minister issued numbers – 1031 and 8800007722 where people can contact for donation of plasma to save the […]
In Himachal’s Kaza village, a woman from nearly every house now faces police case
A woman in almost every household of Kaza village in Spiti has been booked by the local police for holding a demonstration against Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Ram Lal Markanda earlier this month. Police have initiated legal action against over 200 members of the Mahila Mandal who had participated in the protest at the entry […]
India coronavirus numbers explained: Bad June, two lakh cases in last 12 days
India Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases Numbers: More than 3.86 lakh people in India were found infected with novel Coronavirus in the month of June alone, putting the country amongst the four worst affected nations in the world. Only the United States, Brazil and Russia have more cases, and at least one of them, Russia, is likely to be overtaken by India […]
