Coronavirus: PM Modi calls on SAARC nations to chalk out strategy to fight COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Together, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to a healthier planet.
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Govt ships Indian Navy with 600 tons of rice to Madagascar in relief effort
An official ceremony for handing over the rice to the Govt of Madagascar was held onboard INS Shardul.
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Coronavirus: COVID-19 Screening may miss two-thirds of infected travellers entering US
Harvard Gazette: Testing shortfalls could mean the United States already has hundreds of cases, Chan School’s Marc Lipsitch says.
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World Bank & Indian Govt sign $80M loan to develop agriculture, water mgmt in Himachal
The Project will be implemented in 428 Gram Panchayats across 10 districts, benefiting over 400,000 smallholder farmers, women, and pastoral communities.
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UN & ITU plan ‘AI for Good’ Summit in Sep 2020 for tech-led solutions to global problems
XPRIZE CEO Anoushesh Ansari: With 10 years remaining to achieve the United Nations SDGs, AI is an invaluable technology to accomplish these critical goals designed to ensure a more sustainable & equitable future.
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New ITU standard aims for 45% reduction in ICT greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
ITU L.1470 puts forward emission-reduction trajectories for operators of mobile networks, fixed networks, and data centres, requiring the Information and Communication industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.
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No justification for exclusion, I’m a proud feminist: UN Secretary-General Guterres on Women’s Day
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: Almost 90% of people, including women, interviewed across 75 countries have at least one clear bias against gender equality in areas such as politics, economics, education.
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Faster, bolder action key to reaching net-zero emissions: UN Secretary-General to COP26
“We are in an unfolding climate emergency,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, calling for the private sector, civil society to work in tandem with the youth across all countries.
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Japanese ambassador visits IL&FS Skills intern training event in Guwahati
The interaction dwelled on topics ranging from the career prospects in Japan to the cultural aspects of the country and the technological phenomenon it has been witnessing over the years.
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Kovind lauds former Iceland President Grimsson’s efforts at Arctic Circle
The former President of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, called on the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, today.
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India, Ivory Coast to partner on healthcare research, medical tech, drug regulation
A Working Group consisting of members from India and Ivory Coast will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of the MoU.
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Coronavirus: India sends IAF’s goodwill flight to China for COVID-19 aid
The same aircraft evacuated 112 persons from Wuhan, including 76 Indian citizens and 36 nationals from countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives, China, South Africa, USA and Madagascar.
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Coronavirus: India sends 15 tons medical relief to China for COVID-19 aid
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan: he Government of India, as an expression of solidarity with the Chinese people in this difficult time, has sent a consignment of 15 tonnes of Indian Medical Relief for COVID-19 to Wuhan, China.
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Swedish MPs visit ECI, meet Election Commissioners Arora, Lavasa, Chandra
The Swedish delegation was led by Karin Enstrom, MP and Chair of the Committee on the Constitution in Riksdag, accompanied by two Parliamentary officials and two diplomats from the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi.
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Int’l conference to standardise AYUSH terms adopts Delhi Declaration on traditional medicine
The conference succeeded in taking forward the objective of expanding the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) into the realm of traditional medicine systems at a conceptual level with all countries endorsing.
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WIHG to host int’l workshop on Himalayan landslide hazards, risk mitigation
It is estimated that around 30% of the world’s landslides occur in the Himalayan terrain, and the monetary loss incurred in India is approximately $100 million per year.
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Piyush Goyal talks India-Australia bilateral trade, double taxation, CECA & FTA revival
The 16th Session of India & Australia’s Joint Ministerial Commission was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, and Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism & Investment, Australia.
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India-UK joint IAF & RAF Exercise Indradhanush 2020 begins at Air Force Stn Hindan
Special missions include airfield seizure, base defence & anti-terror operations in urban built up zones. These exercises will include para drops from C-130J aircraft & tactical insertions by Mi-17 V5 helicopters.
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Kovind hosts banquet for US President Donald Trump, Melania at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Kovind said that President Trump’s participation in the ‘Howdy, Modi!’ event had already won the hearts of millions of Indians, and ‘Namaste Trump’ has brought him even closer to our people.
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Look forward to US tech, innovation, capital infusion in India: Petrol & Gas Minister Pradhan
Dharmendra Pradhan: With India emerging as one of the fastest growing energy markets, we look forward to greater infusion of US technology, innovation, and capital in India’s upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
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