19 | July | 2017 | The Indian Awaaz

ISRO earned 6.1 mn euros through launch of 29 foreign nano satellites

AMN The government today said Antrix Corporation Limited (Antrix), the commercial arm of ISRO has earned foreign exchange of about 6.1 million Euro through launching of 29 Nano satellites. Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, minister of state in the Prime Minister’s office, Dr Jitendra Singh said 29 Nano satellites were from 14 foreign … Continue reading ISRO earned 6.1 mn euros through launch of 29 foreign nano satellites →

No plans to stop PTI and UNI News Services in All India Radio: Govt

AMN UNION Government today said it has no plans to stop PTI and UNI News Services in All India Radio. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col Rajyavardhan Rathore said Prasar Bharati has informed that presently, News Services Division of All India Radio (AIR) is subscribing … Continue reading No plans to stop PTI and UNI News Services in All India Radio: Govt →

Pakistan again resort to heavy firing & shelling along LoC in J&K

AMN / Pakistani forces today again resorted to heavy firing and shelling in Bhimber Gali and Shahpur sectors along the Line of Control in Poonch district. The shelling has so far left a civilian injured. Defence spokesperson told media that Jammu that the forces from across the Line of Control started unprovoked firing and shelling … Continue reading Pakistan again resort to heavy firing & shelling along LoC in J&K →

Turkey jails six human-rights activists for allegedly aiding terrorists

WEB DESK Turkey has jailed six human-rights activists, including Amnesty International’s Turkey chief, for allegedly aiding terrorists. A court in Istanbul yesterday ordered them to remain behind bars until a trial. They were arrested on two weeks back during a raid on the island of Buyukada. Turkish media reports said the six are accused of … Continue reading Turkey jails six human-rights activists for allegedly aiding terrorists →

US slaps new sanctions against Iran over ballistic missile program

WEB DESK United States slapped new economic sanctions against Iran over its ballistic missile programme. US said Tehran’s malign activities in the Middle East undercut any positive contributions coming from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord. The measures signalled that the administration of President Donald Trump was seeking to put more pressure on Iran while keeping … Continue reading US slaps new sanctions against Iran over ballistic missile program →

Centre takes serious cognizance of mob lynching in name of cow protection

AMN The Government has taken serious cognizance of the matter related to mob-lynching in the name of cow protection and sought information from States. Replying to supplementaries during question hour in Rajya Sabha today, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said, states have been asked to take stringent action against people involved in violence … Continue reading Centre takes serious cognizance of mob lynching in name of cow protection →

US Prez asks Oman’s sultan to help counter Iran’s destabilising activities

WEB DESK US President Donald Trump has asked Oman’s sultan to help counter Iran’s destabilising activities in the west Asia. The White House said the president spoke by phone with Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said yesterday. The brief readout says Trump stressed the need for close bilateral cooperation. The leaders also discussed ways to resolve … Continue reading US Prez asks Oman’s sultan to help counter Iran’s destabilising activities →

US expresses concern over India-China border stand-off along border

The US has expressed concern over India and China border stand-off in the Sikkim Sector and urged both countries to work together to try to come up with some sort of arrangement for peace. State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert told reporters that US is concerned about the ongoing situation. China and India have been engaged … Continue reading US expresses concern over India-China border stand-off along border →

4 Arab nations urge Qatar to accept 6 principles to combat extremism

WEB DESK Four Arab nations that cut ties with Qatar are urging the tiny Gulf nation to commit to six principles on combatting extremism and terrorism. They told Qatar to negotiate a plan with specific measures to implement them which could pave the way for an early resolution of the crisis. They initially made 13 … Continue reading 4 Arab nations urge Qatar to accept 6 principles to combat extremism →

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