Day: June 19, 2019

UN: Nearly 71 million now displaced by war, violence at home

GENEVA — A record 71 million people have been displaced worldwide by war, persecution and other violence, the U.N. refugee agency said Wednesday, an increase of more than 2 million from last year and an overall total that would amount to the world’s 20th most populous country. The […]

As Hong Kong protests quiet down, what’s next?

HONG KONG — All but a handful of protesters in Hong Kong have gone home, but the crisis that brought hundreds of thousands into the streets to oppose an extradition bill is far from over. The way forward for both Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and her […]

Trump launches re-election campaign, presents himself as outsider and victim

ORLANDO, Fla. – President Donald Trump formally launched his 2020 re-election campaign on Tuesday by presenting himself as the same political insurgent who shook up the Washington establishment four years ago and who is now a victim of an attempted ouster by Democrats. At a packed rally at […]

Trump creates doubt over use of U.S. force to protect Gulf oil

GENEVA/DUBAI – U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to take military action to stop Tehran from getting a nuclear bomb but left open whether he would back the use of force to protect Gulf oil supplies that Washington fears may be under threat by Iran. Worries […]

Explainer: In India, all eyes on a monsoon that is critical for the economy

MUMBAI – India’s monsoon has progressed more slowly than usual after hitting Kerala nearly a week late. Monsoon rains have been 44% lower-than-average so far in June, delaying the sowing of summer-sown crops and raising concerns that parts of the country could face a worsening drought. This shortfall could have […]

Restoration of ‘Rations in Kind’ for Officers of The Defence Services Posted in Peace

open view news desk Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, today announced the restoration of the ‘ration in kind’ for the officers of the three Armed Forces posted in peace areas. Now all officers of the Armed Forces including those in peace stations will be getting ration.  A lot […]

Andaman & Nicobar Command joins hands with Sadhguru for International Day of Yoga

open view news desk Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) will be joining hands with Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation to celebrate the International Day of Yoga. As part of celebrations, Yoga sessions will be conducted in various clusters on 20th and 21st June 2019 at Birchgunj, Minnie Bay and […]

Diamond Jubilee of the Oldest Naval Air Squadron

open view news desk Indian Navy’s first Naval Air Squadron 550 celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on 17 Jun 19 at naval base Kochi. Completing 60 glorious years of yeoman service to the nation, Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 550 has played a key role in training the Navy’s Maritime […]

PM welcomes election of Om Birla as Speaker of Lok Sabha

open view news desk The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, welcomed the unanimous election of Shri Om Birla as the Speaker of the seventeenth Lok Sabha, in accordance with the highest traditions of the House. Congratulating Shri Om Birla, in his address at Lok Sabha today, the Prime […]

Dr. Harsh Vardhan deploys Central teams of pediatricians and paramedics to further strengthen management of AES/JE cases

open view news desk Subsequent to the high level review of AES/JE in Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has been regularly reviewing the support being provided to the State for its management. He chaired a review meeting to take a stock […]

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