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Activists in NY call on US to stop supporting Kiev, Odessa massacre
NEW YORK, May 3 (Sputnik) A memorial for the victims of the 2014 massacre in the city of Odessa has been organized at New York’s Union Square, Greg Butterfield, a coordinator for the "Solidarity with Novorossiya and Antifascists in Ukraine"…
US, Russia, China, and Pakistan call Taliban to fulfill its counterterrorism commitments
Washington DC , May 1: Representatives of the extended "Troika," comprising the US, Russia, China, and Pakistan, met in Doha, Qatar on Friday and discussed ways to support intra-Afghan negotiations and help the parties reach a…
Nepal records highest daily deaths from COVID
Kathmandu, Apr 30 (UNI) Nepal reported the record highest deaths in a single day from COVID-19 pandemic as the COVID crisis deepens in the Himalayan country.
A total of 35 people died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the data…
UP fares better than UK, Brazil, Spain, Italy and France in controlling Corona
Lucknow Apr 28 (UNI) As the new strain of Covid-19 continues to take its heavy toll on human lives across the country, the Uttar Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is working overtime to ensure prompt testing and…
SII reduces price of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield from Rs 400 to Rs 300
New Delhi, April 28 In a major move, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has reduced the price of its COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' from Rs 400 to Rs 300 per dose for states, announced firm CEO Adar Poonawallah on Wednesday.
"As a…
Taiwan President expresses solidarity with India, offers help to combat COVID-19
Taipei , April 27 (ANI): Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen expressed concern over the "rapid spread" of COVID-19 in India and also offered help to New Delhi to combat the pandemic.
Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, Ing-wen wrote, "On behalf of…
Nepal reports over 4,500 new COVID-19 cases as situation deteriorates
Kathmandu , April 28 Nepal on Tuesday reported 4,524 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the third-highest single-day spike so far.
Of the total cases, 4,364 were confirmed through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests while 160…
Sri Lanka add Lakshan Sandakan, Chamika Karunaratne for final Test against Bangaldesh
Colombo , April 26 Sri Lanka have added Lakshan Sandakan and Chamika Karunaratne as the replacement for injured Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madushanka in the squad for the second and final Test against Bangladesh.
"Both Sandakan and…
France to provide oxygen generators, liquid O2, ventilators to India
New Delhi , April 27 (ANI): France has announced that it will provide India with eight high capacity oxygen generators, liquid oxygen for 2000 patients for five days, as well as 28 ventilators and equipment for ICUs.
"In the next few…
Covid-19: Rani Rampal and six other women’s hockey team members test positive
Bengaluru (Karnataka), April 26 : India women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal and six other team members have tested positive for the coronavirus upon return from their respective hometowns to their training base at SAI Bengaluru.…
Europe to aid India in it’s COVID-19 fight
Brussels, Apr 26 (UNI) European Union Commission is preparing humanitarian assistance for India in the form of medical oxygen devices and medications, Commission spokesman Balazs Ujvari said on Monday.
"India has mainly asked for medical…
Two high-ranking Taliban military leaders killed in Southern Afghanistan
Kabul, Apr 26 (Sputnik) Two high-ranking Taliban commanders have been killed in a drone strike by government forces in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, a source told Sputnik on Monday.
According to the source, hundreds of…
IAF to deploy 2 copters to douse Mizoram fire
Aizawl: The Indian Air Force (IAF) would deploy two helicopters to douse the forest fire in Mizoram even as the state's fighters and disaster management personnel are battling the blaze in Lunglei district and its adjoining areas, officials…
Portugal celebrates 47th anniversary of Carnation Revolution
Lisbon : Thousands of people paraded on the Liberty Avenue in the center of Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution that overthrew the dictatorship and instituted democracy in…
Dominance of Indo Pacific region – II
--- Part II of the series by Maj. Gen. CP Singh (Retd.)
NAVAL STRENGTH TO DOMINATE IOR
The Indian Navy performs four sorts of roles within the Indian Ocean region—military, diplomatic, constabulary and benign to guard the maritime…
Biden to visit Britain, Belgium in June
Washington, April 24 The White House said that President Joe Biden will travel to Britain and Belgium in June, the first overseas visit since he took office in January.
Biden will attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Cornwall,…
Pakistan called to stay out: Afghan President
Kabul, Apr 22 (UNI) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday called on Pakistan to not to interfere in his country and rein in the Taliban so as to ensure peaceful departure of NATO forces next month.
Sputnik reported the President…
Matua community, border area voters in Nadia dist to play key role in 6th phase of WB Assembly poll
Nadia (West Bengal) , April 21 Members of the Matua community and those who reside in Nadia district on the India-Bangladesh border would play a key role in the sixth phase of the West Bengal Assembly poll on Thursday.
Karimpur,…
Blinken, Jaishankar reiterate commitment for restoration of democracy in Myanmar
Washington , April 20 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (local time) spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the situation in Myanmar and both the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic values…
EU supports holding Palestinian Elections in East Jerusalem
BRUSSELS, Apr 20 (Sputnik) The European Union supports the holding of Palestinian elections on all territories, including East Jerusalem, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said at a Monday meeting with the Palestinian Minister for…
