INTERNATIONAL AWAAZ

Complete lockdown enforced in 8 districts of Chhattisgarh

WEB DESK The cases of corona infection are on sharp rise in Chhattisgarh. In view of the increasing corona infection in the state, orders have been issued to impose complete lockdown in Dhamtari, Raigarh, and Korba districts also. Earlier, the orders for imposing lockdown have already been issued in eight districts of the State, including … Continue reading Complete lockdown enforced in 8 districts of Chhattisgarh →

India conveys concern to US over warship carrying out navigation ops off Lakshadweep

WEB DESK India on Friday conveyed its concerns to the US after a Navy ship of that country carried out a freedom of navigation patrols in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of Lakshadweep islands. The External Affairs Ministry said that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns regarding to the US through diplomatic … Continue reading India conveys concern to US over warship carrying out navigation ops off Lakshadweep →

Volcano erupts on Caribbean island of St. Vincent

WEB DESK An explosive volcanic eruption has blanketed the Caribbean island of St Vincent in ash and smoke and forced thousands of people out of their homes. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves urged more than 16,000 residents in “red zones” to evacuate on Thursday. St Vincent’s National Emergency Management Organisation said that, the volcano has spewed … Continue reading Volcano erupts on Caribbean island of St. Vincent →

Thailand closes entertainment outlets in 41 provinces

WEB DESK Thailand has decided to close all entertainment places in 41 provinces, including Bangkok, for at least two weeks as Covid-19 cases linked to them spread rapidly across the country. According to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), new cases linked to pubs, bars and clubs in Thong Lor area of the capital. … Continue reading Thailand closes entertainment outlets in 41 provinces →

India, China agree to jointly maintain stability on ground, avoid any new incidents

WEB DESK India and China have agreed on the need to resolve the outstanding issues in an expeditious manner in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols. They also agreed to jointly maintain stability on the ground, avoid any new incidents and jointly maintain peace in the border areas. During the 11th round India-China Corps … Continue reading India, China agree to jointly maintain stability on ground, avoid any new incidents →

India and Netherlands to enhance strategic partnership, bilateral trade

AMN / WEB DESK India and the Netherlands have launched strategic partnership in water sector to further intensify ongoing cooperation and better coherence in the area. Joint Secretary in the External Affairs Ministry Sandeep Chakravorty informed about this while addressing the media in New Delhi last evening after the India – Netherlands Virtual Summit between … Continue reading India and Netherlands to enhance strategic partnership, bilateral trade →

ICCR Foundation Day celebrated at Indian Embassy in Seoul

WEB DESK ICCR Foundation Day was celebrated at Indian Embassy in Seoul also. Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, highlighted the role of ICCR in promotion of Cultural Diplomacy and India’s Soft Power. She said, over the years, ICCR has worked to propagate an image of India that augments its natural historical appeal, boosting cultural diplomacy and foreign … Continue reading ICCR Foundation Day celebrated at Indian Embassy in Seoul →

Bangladesh to have one week complete lockdown from April 14: Minister

WEB DESK Bangladesh will be put under complete lockdown for a week from April 14. Announcing this in Dhaka on Friday, the State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said that a ‘hard lockdown’ will be implemented in the country during which all government and private offices and factories will remain closed in order to … Continue reading Bangladesh to have one week complete lockdown from April 14: Minister →

US adds 7 Chinese supercomputer research labs, manufacturers to export blacklist

WEB DESK The United States has added seven Chinese supercomputer research labs and manufacturers to its export blacklist. The latest sanctions block access to U.S. technology for Chinese researchers and manufacturers for making supercomputers used by Chinese military in weapons development. Chinese-designed supercomputers have set records for speed but are assembled from U.S.-supplied processor chips … Continue reading US adds 7 Chinese supercomputer research labs, manufacturers to export blacklist →

UK: Duke of Edinburgh The Prince Philip is dead

WEB DESK The Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99. A statement from Buckingham Palace said “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor … Continue reading UK: Duke of Edinburgh The Prince Philip is dead →