August 2021

Srinagar, Aug 1 (UNI) Former minister Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday questioned the decision of the administration to lift over three-decade old ban on Muharram processions in Srinagar when activities of all religions, including Friday…

Shimla, Aug 1 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly longest ever monsoon session would begin on Monday which would remain in session for ten days from August 2 to August 13, 2021 at Shimla. Vidhan Sabha Speaker Mr Vippin Singh…

Chandigarh, Aug 1 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had a discussion with the Punjab MLAs on ways to make the state prosperous and strengthening the nationwide farmers’ movement. The…

Washington/Islamabad, Aug 1 (UNI) Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has said that Pakistan cannot bear the burden of hosting more Afghan refugees and that arrangements should be made to keep displaced Afghans inside their…

Moscow, Aug 1 (UNI/Sputnik) Over 400 migrants were rescued from a sinking boat in the Mediterranean Sea at night, the SOS Mediterranee humanitarian organization said on Sunday. "All night until the early morning, together with…

Washington, Aug 1 (UNI/Sputnik) The United States is confident that Iran is responsible for the attack on the Mercer Street oil tanker, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday. Earlier in the day, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic…

Tel Aviv, Aug 1 (UNI/Sputnik) Israel will cooperate with its allies across the globe in order to formulate a response to the alleged terrorist threat from Iran, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Sunday. The minister mentioned talking…

New Delhi, Aug 1 (UNI) Taking over the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of August, India said on Sunday its term will be anchored on the ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, or the whole world is a family, and focused on…

New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) The Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand extension of Grey Line of the Delhi Metro and the Trilokpuri section of Pink Line between the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 and Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake stations will be inaugurated on August 6,…

New Delhi, Aug 1 (UNI) A hotline was established on Sunday between the Indian Army in Kongra La, North Sikkim and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Khamba Dzong in the Tibetan Autonomous Region to further the spirit of trust and…

New Delhi, Aug 1 (UNI) Over 49.49 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories (UTs) so far, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said here on Sunday. 'More than 49.49 crore (49,49,89,550) vaccine…

Thane, Aug 1 (UNI) In a bid to promote the Marathi medium schools in Maharashtra, the CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation) has announced 50 per cent concession to the Marathi medium schools. The Marathi medium schools in…

Moscow, Aug 2 (UNI/Sputnik) Zambian President Edgar Lungu has allowed the deployment of the military to prevent violence ahead of the election in the country that is scheduled for next week. "In order to curb the political violence we have…