28 | June | 2017 | The Indian Awaaz

Saudi Arabia reiterates, demands on Qatar not negotiable

WEB DESK Saudi Arabia has reiterated that its demands on Qatar were not negotiable. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, in Washington, showed firmness on stand of his county amid attempts by US and Kuwaiti diplomats to mediate the row which has left Qatar isolated under a trade and diplomatic embargo set by its Gulf Arab … Continue reading Saudi Arabia reiterates, demands on Qatar not negotiable →

UN envoy optimistic over Syria talks in July

WEB DESK The UN envoy for Syria said today he hoped that talks set to begin next week in Astana would help create favorable conditions for the next round of talks scheduled in Geneva, despite rising tensions. Staffan de Mistura’s remarks came a day after the United States announced the regime of Bashar al-Assad was … Continue reading UN envoy optimistic over Syria talks in July →

Chinese Navy launches biggest new generation destroyer

WEB DESK China’s Navy has launched its biggest new generation destroyer weighing 10,000 tonnes as part of a massive expansion to become a global naval power. The Navy’s new destroyer, a domestically designed and produced vessel, was launched at the Jiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai today. Sate-run Xinhua news agency reports that the vessel is the first … Continue reading Chinese Navy launches biggest new generation destroyer →

Ransomware cyber-attack hit Companies across the world again

Companies across the globe are complaining that they have been struck by a major ransomware cyber-attack. The virus, the source of which is not yet known, freezes the user’s computer until an untraceable ransom is paid in the digital Bitcoin currency. Ukrainian firms, including the state power company and Kiev’s main airport, were among … Continue reading Ransomware cyber-attack hit Companies across the world again →

Patrolling step up across Darjeeling after GJM intensifies agitation

AMN Para-military forces step up patrolling & state combat forces have taken position in sensitive pockets across Darjeeling as agitation for Gorkhaland, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) activists yesterday held demonstrations and burnt copies of the GTA accord in the hills. Supporters have reportedly targeted the house of the chairman of a development board in Kalimpong. … Continue reading Patrolling step up across Darjeeling after GJM intensifies agitation →

Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 45.42/ bbl on June 27

The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 45.42 per barrel (bbl) on 27.06.2017. This was higher than the price of US$ 44.28* per bbl on previous publishing day of 26.06.2017. In rupee terms, the … Continue reading Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 45.42/ bbl on June 27 →

Netherlands backs India for UNSC and NSG

AMN The Netherlands has backed India’s bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group, NSG, and other multilateral export control regimes. In a joint communique issued after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte in Hague the Netherlands also supported the country’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. … Continue reading Netherlands backs India for UNSC and NSG →

World Bank to Strengthen Assam Finance Institutions

NEW DELHI The Government of India, the Government of Assam and the World Bank Tuesday signed a $35 million loan agreement to support Assam in utilizing its public resources more efficiently through better management of its finances, increasing the efficiency of its tax administration as well as improving the transparency and predictability in the execution … Continue reading World Bank to Strengthen Assam Finance Institutions →

US warns Syria against any chemical weapons attack

Web Desk The US says, Syria’s Government appears to be preparing for a chemical weapons attack and has warned that it will pay a very heavy price if one takes place. The White House said similar activities had been seen before as bombs containing the nerve gas agent Sarin were allegedly dropped on a rebel-held … Continue reading US warns Syria against any chemical weapons attack →

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