Day: December 2, 2021

Russia warns NATO against moving nuclear weapons east

MOSCOW — Russia’s top diplomat warned NATO against redeploying U.S. atomic weapons to Eastern Europe if Germany refuses to keep hosting them, saying Wednesday that such a move would be irresponsible and provocative. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was responding to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s comment this […]

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh: India is considering proposals for collaborations and cooperation in space research

Building of satellites, earth observation, space science and planetary exploration, new propulsion technologies, sharing of satellite data, human spaceflight support are some of the specific areas of future collaboration: Dr Jitendra Singh DELHI, DECEMBER 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent […]

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, 3, 81,593 Million Units of nuclear power generated against the target of 3, 74,383 Million Units

DELHI, DECEMBER 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that during the last decade (2011-12 to 2020-21), the sum of annual targets for generating […]

President of India graces the inaugural ceremony of fifth International Ambedkar Conclave

DELHI, DECEMBER 2: The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, inaugurated the fifth International Ambedkar Conclave, being organised by the Forum of SC and ST Legislators and Parliamentarians and DrAmbedkar Chamber of Commerce, today (December 2, 2021) in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the President appreciated the […]

India’s Jet Airways in talks with Boeing, Airbus for $12 bln order – BloombergQuint

BENGALURU, Dec 2 – India’s Jet Airways (JET.NS) is in talks with planemakers Boeing Co (BA.N) and Airbus SE (AIR.PA) for an order worth $12 billion, BloombergQuint reported on Thursday, citing Bloomberg News. The airline’s new owners, UAE-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan and UK investment firm Kalrock Capital, told Bloomberg News that Jet could […]

New Delhi shuts schools, colleges again due to air pollution

NEW DELHI, Dec 2 – India’s capital New Delhi has ordered the closure of schools and colleges until further notice from Friday after the Supreme Court criticised the city government for reopening educational institutions despite “very poor” air quality. The city government last week decided to reopen schools […]

India reports first Omicron cases, no plan to authorize boosters

Summary Two cases detected in Karnataka showing mild symptoms Officials say priority is to fully vaccinate adults first BENGALURU, Dec 2 – India reported its first two cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant on Thursday but the government said it had no immediate plan to authorise booster vaccine […]

Nearly 46 lakh unorganized workers have been registered under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan pension scheme

DELHI, DECEMBER 2: In order to provide old age protection in the form of a monthly pension, Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) pension scheme in the year 2019. Under this scheme, minimum assured monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- will be provided to the […]

JKACS organises various activities to commemorate World AIDS Day

JAMMU, DECEMBER 01: As part of the World AIDS Day 2021, Project Director, J&K AIDS Control Society (JKACS) and other officials called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today and pinned the Red Ribbon on the Advisor. Speaking on the occasion, Advisor Bhatnagar said that on […]

Union Health Ministry reviews status and progress under “Har Ghar Dastak” campaign with States/UTs

A jump of 11.7% in 2nd dose COVID19 vaccination coverage during the campaign (till 30th Nov) No vaccine should get expired, both in Govt. and Private facilities; Available vaccines to be consumed timely States advised to aim for zero wastage of vaccines DELHI, DECEMBER 2: The ‘Har Ghar […]

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