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Around 100 Kashmiri youth missing in last three years after visiting Pakistan on visa
8Feb By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Around 100 Kashmiri youth missing in last three years after visiting Pakistan on visa

Around 100 youths from Kashmir who travelled to Pakistan on a visa have gone missing in the last three years, India’s security establishment notified on Sunday."They have either never returned or have returned but are missing," said an IPS officer adding that they can be part of 'sleeper cells' of terror organisations.The officer further said as more proactive outreach programmes have been taken up and more surveillance mechanisms placed, the incidents of youth going missing are "decreasing proportionately"."Either these youth are being brainwashed and thereafter being trained or are allured to carry out anti-India propaganda. It is a big challenge before us to bring such youth back in the fold," explains the officer, who is part of the counter-insurgency team in the Valley.The Kashmiri yo
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Bangladesh starts COVID-19 vaccination drive with Indian-made vaccines
7Feb By Grace TsoiNo Comments

Bangladesh starts COVID-19 vaccination drive with Indian-made vaccines

After receiving about seven million doses of India made covid-19 vaccine, Bangladesh on Sunday began its nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign.Health Minister Zahid Maleque rolled out the campaign at a virtual event at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Dhaka on Sunday morning.Maleque also urged all not to spread propaganda against the vaccine as it is safe and has no side effects. “The vaccine campaign will continue throughout the year. There is another process to get the jab other than online registration. People can be able to take the shots immediately after registering themselves at the vaccine centres,” he added.Later on, he took coronavirus vaccine jab at Sheikh Russel National Gastroliver Institute and Hospital around 11:25 am (local time).The health authoritie
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EU recognises India’s strategic role as ‘major vaccine producer’
7Feb By Grace TsoiNo Comments

EU recognises India’s strategic role as ‘major vaccine producer’

During the first high-level India-EU dialogue, the European Union recognized India’s strategic role as a “major vaccine producer” and expressed openness to discuss vaccine-related matters.According to sources, India and the EU agreed that ensuring universal, equitable, affordable and safe vaccine is a priority.India hosted the first India-EU high-level dialogue (HLD) on Friday through virtual mode which was co-chaired by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, and European Commission Executive Vice-President & Trade Commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis.The dialogue has been established as part of the commitment made during the 15th India-EU Leaders’ virtual Summit held on July 15, 2020, to provide ministerial-level guidance to the bilateral trade and investment relations.“Bo
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India ready to supply LCA, missiles to IOR nations: Defence Minister
5Feb By Yusara AskariNo Comments

India ready to supply LCA, missiles to IOR nations: Defence Minister

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the country is ready to supply various types of missile systems, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and other weapons systems including missiles, helicopters, tanks and artillery guns to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).“India is ready to supply various types of missile systems, LCA/helicopters, multi-purpose light transport aircraft, warship and patrol vessels, artillery gun systems, tanks, radars, military vehicles, electronic warfare systems and other weapons systems to IOR nations,” Rajnath Singh said at IOR Defence Ministers’ Conclave.The Defence Minister further emphasized India’s role in humanitarian assistance in the maritime neighbourhood and said, “India has always been at the forefront of humanitari
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White House condemns desecration of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in California
3Feb By Grace TsoiNo Comments

White House condemns desecration of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in California

The White House in Washington has condemned the recent vandalism of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in California's Davis city by unknown miscreants."We would certainly have concerns about the desecration of monuments of (Mahatma) Gandhi. We would condemn the desecration and watch it closely," Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during a briefing.She was responding to a question on the desecration of the six-foot-tall, 294 kg bronze statue of Gandhi in the Central Park of the city of Davis in northern California. It was broken and ripped from the base by unknown miscreants recently.In a statement by Deputy Chief Paul Doroshov of the Davis Police Department, the statue, broken off at the ankles and the top half of its head broken off, was found by a park worker.In protest against the vandalism of a Maha...
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‘Time to extend hand of peace’: Pakistan Army chief Gen Bajwa
3Feb By Yusara AskariNo Comments

‘Time to extend hand of peace’: Pakistan Army chief Gen Bajwa

In a surprise statement on Tuesday, Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the country is committed to the ideal of mutual respect and peaceful co-existence and “it is time to extend a hand of peace in all directions”.He was speaking at the graduation ceremony of Pakistan Air Force cadets with an aim to reach out to India.“Pakistan and India must also resolve the longstanding issue of Jammu and Kashmir in a dignified and peaceful manner as per the aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir and bring this human tragedy to its logical conclusion,” General Bajwa said according to a statement issued by the military.His remarks, however, were a sharp contrast to his pitch against India, particularly after New Delhi carried out aerial strikes at terror training camps in Pakistan
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China says India border row won’t be linked with bilateral ties: Report
31Jan By Yusara AskariNo Comments

China says India border row won’t be linked with bilateral ties: Report

Stressing on the importance of bilateral relations, China has said that the border issue with India will not be linked with the growth of overall ties with India.“The border issue between China and India shall not be linked with bilateral relations,” said Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, at a press briefing on Friday.His remarks came after Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Thursday said that the relationship between India and China were at a ''crossroads'' and choices made by the two countries will have "profound repercussions" for the entire world."Experiences of the past have taught us the importance of stabilising our relationship (with China) even while adjusting to changes. From that, we can seek proper guidance that will be to the benefit of both na
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US-India ties: US State Secy speaks with EAM Jaishankar, reaffirms growing partnership
31Jan By Grace TsoiNo Comments

US-India ties: US State Secy speaks with EAM Jaishankar, reaffirms growing partnership

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a brief talk on Friday to reaffirm the growing US-India partnership and underscored the importance of working together to expand regional cooperation.In an official release, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that both the leaders discussed issues including COVID-19 vaccination efforts, regional developments, and other bilateral matters.“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar to reaffirm the growing US-India partnership and discuss issues of mutual concern, including COVID-19 vaccination efforts, regional developments, and next steps in expanding bilateral ties,” the release said.Blinken underscored India’s role as a p
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India’s vaccine production capacity is best asset world has today: UN chief
29Jan By Grace TsoiNo Comments

India’s vaccine production capacity is best asset world has today: UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on India to play a major role in global vaccination campaign saying that the vaccine production capacity of India is the “best asset” the world has today.“I know that in India there is a very high level of production of Indian developed vaccines. We are in contact with Indian institutions for that. We strongly hope that India will have all the instruments that are necessary to play a major role in making sure that a global vaccination is campaign is made possible,” Guterres said at a press conference.“I think that the production capacity of India is the best asset that the world has today. I hope the world understands that it must be fully used,” he added.On the need to democratize access to medicines, Guterres said, “I would say
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Farhan Majeed becomes Kashmir’s youngest qualified pilot
28Jan By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Farhan Majeed becomes Kashmir’s youngest qualified pilot

20-year-old Farhan Majeed from the Pulwama district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has become the youngest Kashmiri to obtain the license of a commercial pilot.After passing his 12th class from Mantaqui Higher Secondary School in Pulwama’s Awantipora, Farhan joined the flying academy Global Konnect Aviation Services Pvt Ltd in Uttrakhand to get trained as a commercial pilot.“I received my license as a commercial pilot in November last year,” Farhan said.“There is an airbase of the Indian Air Force and we can hear the sounds of helicopters and other planes all day. This motivated me to become a pilot. I am very proud of being the youngest pilot in Kashmir to holds Indian Commercial Pilot License. All the credit goes to my family and God,” he said.“Everybody has the poten
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