China has dismissed the reports that the US,UK and France has served an ultimatum until April 23 to lift its technical hold on designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. However,China has said that the issue is heading towards a settlement and has asked the US not to force through its own… Continue reading China unmoved by U.S. bid to discuss Masood Azhar in UNSC
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Madras High Court upholds President’s decision to cancel Vellore poll
The Madras High Court has upheld the Election Commission’s decision of cancelling polling in Vellore Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. Earlier,the President had cancelled polling in Vellore.This decision was taken after the Election Commission had recommended to the President that elections in Vellore be cancelled citing the suspected use of money power to influence… Continue reading Madras High Court upholds President’s decision to cancel Vellore poll
Chenchus believe the fox ushers in fortune
The Chenchu tribal families have succeeded in domesticating the fox.They believe that the fox ushers in fortune.However,the conservation of fox falls under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972,according to which hunting or domesticating it is an offence. Chenchus are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group(PVTGs).They are forest dwellers whose home is the Nallamala forest range.It spreads… Continue reading Chenchus believe the fox ushers in fortune
Mentally ill convict escapes the noose
The Supreme Court has ruled that post-conviction severe mental illness will now be a mitigating factor while deciding appeals for commutation of death penalty. This ruling came by the apex court while deciding the plea of a death row convict who was sentenced for rape and murder of two minors.The Supreme Court commuted the death… Continue reading Mentally ill convict escapes the noose
Airline regulator to do special safety audit of Indigo airlines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered a safety audit of domestic airline IndiGo over Pratt & Whitney engines.Safety auditing is a core safety management activity,providing a means of identifying potential problems before they have an impact on safety. In India,IndiGo and GoAir operate Pratt & Whitney-powered Airbus A320 neo planes.The aircraft has been… Continue reading Airline regulator to do special safety audit of Indigo airlines
India, Vietnam hold naval exercise
The second edition of Indian Navy-Vietnam People Navy Bilateral Exercise (IN – VPN BILAT EX) was concluded.The four-day maritime exercise was held at Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam with an aim to boost operational cooperation. The exercise involved a composite training programme in the fields of submarine,aviation and dockyard training. This exercise was undertaken as… Continue reading India, Vietnam hold naval exercise
Navy reviews outcome of Sea Vigil exercise
The debrief of Exercise Sea Vigil was held on 16 Apr,2019.The debrief was chaired by Vice Admiral who highlighted the significant achievements made during the exercise. Exercise Sea vigil is Indian Navy’s large-scale coastal defence exercise to test the robustness of the entire coastal security apparatus. The aim of the exercise is to provide a… Continue reading Navy reviews outcome of Sea Vigil exercise
Home Expo India 2019 begins
The 8th edition of HOME EXPO INDIA 2019 has been organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts(EPCH) in Noida,Uttar Pradesh. Home Expo India covers sectors with maximum growth potential in home decor,furnishings,furniture,flooring and textiles.Further,about 500 companies in permanent marts will be exhibiting their collection under these categories at the Expo.Buyers from more than 50… Continue reading Home Expo India 2019 begins
U.S. astronaut to spend 11 months in space
NASA has announced extended assignments for astronauts at the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Christina Koch will spend 11 months at the International Space Station, setting a record for women. The current record-holder for female space fliers is by Peggy Whitson who had spent 288 days. The world’s space endurance record is held by Russia.… Continue reading U.S. astronaut to spend 11 months in space
About 150 Great Indian Bustards in Jaisalmer area of desert park: Report
According to Rajasthan state forest department,there are 150 Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) in the Jaisalmer area of the Desert National Park (DNP) in Thar,Rajasthan.This was submitted following a directive of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Earlier,NGT had directed the Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) to submit the report in two months on a… Continue reading About 150 Great Indian Bustards in Jaisalmer area of desert park: Report
