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Category: INDIAN NEWS

  • IIW Celebrates Independence Day

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    Inspiring Indian women had a double whammy this year for the celebration of 74th Indian Independence Day for the Indian diaspora with two back to back events, ‘Aisa Desh hain mera’ and IIW All Ladies Ambika Trophy Cricket Championship …. reports Pehrr Ram Ye Desh Hain Mera – A tribute to the Armed Forces, was…

  • No-confidence motion against Vijayan-led govt defeated

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    On expected lines, the no-confidence motion moved by the Congress-led UDF was defeated easily by the Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala, but all the corruption issues raised by the opposition were sidestepped by the Chief Minister in a nearly four-hour long speech, where he read out the progress card of his government. The no-confidence motion…

  • Dawood Acquires Caribbean Citizenship

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    Nestled in the beautiful Windward Islands of the Caribbean, the Commonwealth of Dominica (CoD) is a country with a small population of less than 80,000 people. With the help of Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, underworld don Dawood Ibrahim has acquired the passport of CoD under its Economic Citizen Programme, reveals the latest dossier on the…

  • Rohtang tunnel reaches new strategic heights

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    The construction of one of India’s most challenging and a marvel of engineering motorways — the Rohtang Pass highway tunnel in the Himalayas — is going to finish new strategic heights with an increased length, project engineers said on Sunday. The 8.8 km-long horseshoe-shaped single-tube two-lane tunnel — the world’s longest motorable tunnel at over…

  • TATA to take on e-com giants with super app

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    India’s salt to steel conglomerate, the Tata group is on its way to disrupt the country’s booming tech sector with a super app. The app is slated to be out on December-January, reports Financial Times. The vision behind the app will be to array numerous services through an Omnichannel platform, according to the group’s Chairman…

  • First Kalam Library In Surat Covid Centre

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    One of the unfulfilled wishes of India’s 11th President late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was to ensure that every youth of India has access to good books and quality knowledge, says his former advisor and co-author for many years, Srijan Pal Singh. Having come up with a unique library initiative for COVID-19 centres, Singh aims…

  • Nagaland and Diverse North East Highlighted in the UK

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    Lt. Gen. Shokin Chauhan, Chairman of Cease-Fire Monitoring Group has given an excellent presentation on Nagaland and diverse North East on a virtual platform on Saturday, 22 August. Organised by Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence, the session lasted about 100 minutes, including the Q and A where participants have clarified several of their curious queries.…

  • IPL 14 slated on April 2021

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    India will host England in February 2021 after returning from the tour to Australia and the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held in April the same year, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has informed the state cricket associations. In a letter addressed to the president and secretary of all affiliated members…

  • Trump supporters target Indian Americans

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    US President Donald Trump’s supporters have produced a video ad targeting Indian-Americans as he campaigns against the Democratic Party ticket that has Kamala Harris, who is of partial Indian descent, as the Vice-Presidential candidate. The ad has clips from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Howdy Mody” rally in Texas last year and Trump’s Ahmedabad “Namaste Trump”…

  • Gandhi’s glasses auctioned for $340K

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    A pair of Mahatma Gandhi’s circular rimmed, gold-plated glasses left in a Bristol auction house’s letterbox were sold for 260,000 pounds ($340,314). Earlier this month, the staff at the East Bristol Auctions, the largest auction house in South West England, found the glasses in its letterbox inside a plain envelope. The staff estimated that the…

  • ‘India will have COVID-19 vaccine by 2020 end’

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    Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday that the country will have a vaccine against the deadly coronavirus by the end of the year. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, he said that a Covid-19 vaccine is likely in the next 4-5 months. “I hope that if everything goes well,…

  • Converted Sikh girl’s family want to leave Pakistan

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    The family members of the converted Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur from Nankana Sahib in Pakistan have written a letter to authorities asking them to make a passport for them as they want to leave Pakistan, according to media reports. According to reports, the letter has been sent to Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Army…

  • Bedford communities celebrate Indian Independence Day

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    Diverse communities of Bedford celebrated the 74th anniversary of Indian Independence on 15 August. The event was organised by Bandhan Bedford, a group of diverse women of Indian origin supported by an Anglo-Indian charity SEVA Trust UK along with many other local charitable, voluntary, community and multi-faith organisations. . It was a unique event, a…

  • VOICE Manchester honours the Indian tradition of Guru Poornima

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    Vedic Organisation for Indian Culture and Education, VOICE Manchester recently  celebrated the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima on 12th July . VOICE is an education project of Vishva Hindu Parishad UK . It aims to bring our rich Indian heritage right at your doorstep. They promote not only Indian classical dance, music, instruments but also…

  • Centre To Pull Out Troops From J&K

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    A year after additional security personnel were deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, the Central government on Wednesday withdrew around 12,000 troopers of various paramilitary forces, indicating a significant improvement in the law and order situation of the Union Territory. Ahead of the nullification of the Constitution’s Articles 370 and 35A on August 5 last year,…

  • India Raps Khalistani Plan For Free Jaggi Protest in London

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    Prominent Khalistani supporters in Britain are planning to submit a memorandum to No 10 Downing Street seeking the release of Jagtar Singh Johal aka Jaggi who is in custody in Punjab over terror related charges. Johal was arrested for his alleged involvement in the murders of retired Indian army officer Brigadier Jagdish Gagneja, RSS leader…

  • KIIT Bags Top Spot Among Self-financing Institutions in India

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    In a landmark achievement, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar has been ranked No. 1 among self-financing institutions of the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), 2020 of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. SRM Institute, Chennai and Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore have bagged the 2nd and…

  • Reliance set to expand e-com footprint

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    Mukesh Ambani is looking to expand his retail footprint by investing in several ecommerce players. This is being seen as a precursor to the ongoing battle with Amazon for India’s hot ecommerce retail market. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) is in discussions to acquire or buy stakes in furniture outlet, Urban Ladder, lingerie brand,…

  • Desi app Mitron raises Rs 37.3 crores

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    Homegrown short-form video app Mitron on Tuesday announced it had raised $5 million (approximately Rs 37.3 crore) led by Nexus Venture Partners in a new funding round. Existing investors 3one4 Capital and Arun Tadanki’s private syndicate LetsVenture also participated in the latest round. Mitron app is a short-form social video app that allows users to…

  • Raina did difficult things for the team: Dravid

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    Suresh Raina did “all the difficult things” while playing for India, be it playing down the order or the work he put in while fielding, feels former India skipper Rahul Dravid. Dravid was captain of the team when Raina made his international debut in an ODI against Sri Lanka in July 2005. “Suresh Raina was…

  • Dream11 to sponsor IPL 2020

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    Fantasy league platform Dream11 has got the sponsorship rights for this year’s edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). “BCCI has awarded the title sponsorship of IPL 2020 to Dream11,” sources close to the development confirmed to IANS. While the BCCI received Rs 440 crore per year from Vivo, Dream11 may pay BCCI approximately Rs…

  • Vistara to fly London from Aug 28

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    Full-service carrier Vistara will operate ‘special, non-stop’ flights between Delhi and London’s Heathrow from August 28 to September 30. The airline said that the flights have been introduced as part of the bilateral ‘transport bubble’ formed between India and the UK. “During the period, Vistara will fly thrice a week between the two cities —…

  • Veer Savarkar remembered on Independence Day

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    The 74th Independence Day of India was marked on the virtual platform in London, remembering the literary contributions of freedom fighter Swatantryaveer Savarkar (Vinayak Damodar Savarkar). Renowned ballad singer Vinata Kale-Joshi, who is also the granddaughter of Veer Savarkar’s brother Dr Narayanrao Savarkar has recited some of his poems, sang Powadas and captivated the attendees.…

  • ‘Ind-Pak Boxing Tournament a good Idea’

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    Olympic-bound boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav on Monday advocated resumption of sporting ties between India and Pakistan, saying a boxing tournament would be a ‘great idea’. The Indian pugilist – who is currently training in Bellary, Karnataka for Tokyo Games — said he met with Pakistani boxers in South Asian Games last year and they, too,…

  • China deploys troops, guns in Tibet

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    China has deployed high altitude artillery guns in Tibet amid the ongoing border tension with India in eastern Ladakh. “The artillery guns, at an altitude of 4,600 meters, are deployed in Tibet general areas since last week of July,” sources said. It was also revealed that China has deployed its ‘150 Light Combined Arms Brigade…

  • Air India announces Kochi-London direct, non-stop flights

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    Air-India has announced plans for direct non-stop flights between Kochi and London, from 28th August 2020, as part of Vande Bharat Mission, thanks to the initiatives and efforts by Mayor Emeritus, Councillor Tom Aditya (Bradley Stoke, Bristol) and the Malayalee Solicitor from London Advocate Shaima Ammal. Air India has been operating evacuation flights via Delhi…

  • British Airways restart Hyderabad-London service

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    Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Monday resumed its direct connection with the UK with the British Airways operating its flight to London. Re-starting this connection between Hyderabad and London, the first flight of British Airways (BA 276), a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner wide-bodied aircraft, took off Monday from Hyderabad Airport for Heathrow at around 7.50…

  • UK launches Rs 29 crore fund to aid Indian innovators

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    The UK government on Monday launched a 3 million pounds (approximately Rs 29.4 crore) innovation challenge fund to support scientists in academia and industry to tackle COVID-19 and the threat to the environment. The initiative builds on the Indian and British Prime Ministers’ commitment to bring together the best minds from both countries under the…

  • Amarinder dares SFJ’s Pannu

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    Directing police to take strict action against the miscreants responsible for hoisting a ‘Khalistan’ flag in the Moga administrative complex, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday appealed to youngsters not to get swayed by the vicious propaganda of anti-India elements like terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu and his Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). “You try to…

  • Curtain Down For Dhoni Era

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    Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday announced his retirement in an Instagram post. Dhoni posted a video montage with pictures at different points of his career along with a caption: “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired (sic).” The two-time World Cup winning skipper didn’t…

  • Pandemic Steals the Charm of I-day At Wagah

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    In an unprecedented development in 61 years, India’s Independence Day celebrations at the Attari-Wagah international border near Amritsar in Punjab on Saturday were held in the absence of spectators due to coronavirus pandemic, officials said. Those who have witnessed the ceremony during normal times would vouch for the electrifying effect it has on the boisterous…

  • Modi’s I-day address sparks hope for India Inc

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    India Inc on Saturday welcomed various announcements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. Commenting on the PM’s address to the nation, Ficci President Sangita Reddy said: “Ficci is happy to note the launch of the National Digital Health Mission under which each individual will get a unique health…

  • Kohli, Tendulkar lead tribute to former India skipper

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    Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday led wishes on social media after former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni called time on his decorated international career where he helped the batting masterclass realise his dream of winning an ODI World Cup in 2011. “Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider…

  • After Dhoni, Raina too bids adieu to int’l cricket

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    Veteran batsman Suresh Raina joined former India captain MS Dhoni in formally announcing his retirement from all international cricket. Like Dhoni, Raina made it official in an Instagram post. “It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you…

  • MS Dhoni Retires From International Cricket

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    Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday announced his retirement in an Instagram post. Dhoni posted a video montage with pictures at different points of his career along with a caption: “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired (sic).” The two-time World Cup winning skipper didn’t…

  • ‘Remember The Sacrifices’

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    Members of the Indian diaspora in all parts of the United Kingdom, I offer you my warm greetings. As our people in India and all our brothers and sisters across the globe celebrate our 74th Independence Day, there is equal enthusiasm – if not more – among us all here in the UK. In Indian…

  • Modi gives call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 74th Independence Day on Saturday gave a clarion call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, saying it is need of the hour and that India will realize this dream. The Prime Minister said now the time is to eliminate silos in the era of infrastructure and emphasized on “vocal for…

  • MODI: India’s Sovereignty Is Supreme

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      Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the Tricolour at the Red Fort and addressed the nation amid Covid-19 induced new norms after paying tribute at the Raj Ghat on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. Continuing the tradition of sporting bright-coloured turbans for his Independence Day speeches, the Prime Minister chose an off-white saafa with…

  • Modi gives digital push for healthcare

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the National Digital Health Mission, during an address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day from Delhi’s Red Fort. The prime minister said that the initiative would revolutionise the health sector, and every Indian would get an ID card that which contain all relevant information about his/her…

  • India all set for Independence Day celebrations

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    Maintaining ‘Do Gaz ki Doori’ or six feet between any two guests seated during the event at Red Fort here, India will celebrate its 74th Independence Day on Saturday amid the raging coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at the ramparts of Red Fort at 7.20 a.m. and thereafter will unfurl the national…

  • Modi Launches Taxpayers Charter

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    The much anticipated taxpayers’ charter which comes into effect from Thursday mandates the Income Tax Department to publish standards for service delivery in a periodic manner. The Charter was launched with the inauguration of the ‘Transparent Taxation’ platform by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Consequently, the move brings into effect faceless assessment of taxpayers, faceless appeals…

  • Kamala Fuels Hope

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    Kamala Devi Harris has deftly melded her dominant African American identity with that of her Indian background as a Tamil to create the evergreen American classic of the immigrant dream. Born in the US to immigrants, cancer researcher Shyamala Gopalan from India and economics professor Donald Harris from Jamaica, Harris has leaped in a generation…

  • London Singer Ashwini Kane to launch new patriotic song video

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    Ashwini Kane does not need an introduction to those who love Hindi film music, semi classical and classical music in UK and other parts of the world. Living in the UK for nearly two decades with a strong classical music training background, Ashwini who is Sangeet Visharad is being trained under renowned Padmaja Phenani, is…

  • Indian startups hunt talents from banned Apps

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    A number of Indian startups in the field of social media that came into prominence following the ban on TikTok and Helo, along with other Chinese apps in June, confirmed on Thursday that they are attracting talent from these companies as they face uncertainty over their India operations in the long run. Chinese unicorn ByteDance,…

  • Yuvraj’s tribute to legendary lefties

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    Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh on Thursday paid tribute to “the greatest left-handed legends” of cricket on the occasion of International Left Handers’ Day. Yuvraj tweeted a collage consisting of former West Indies captain Brian Lara, his former skipper Sourav Ganguly and Australian duo of Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist. “Here’s a tribute to some…

  • Sir Iain favours India over China

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    India may play an important position in reversing the alarming strategic dependence of the world’s democracies on China, which has made no secret of its ambition to emerge as an unrivalled international energy by the center of the century, says Sir Iain Duncan Smith. Sir Iain, former leader of the ruling Conservative party, identified that…

  • Virgin Atlantic to resume India flights

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    UK-based Virgin Atlantic plans to recommence flight services to India from September under the ‘Air Bubble’ scheme, the airline said on Thursday. The scheme is essentially a bilateral air travel arrangement agreed between the UK and India. Accordingly, the airline plans to recommence services between Delhi to London-Heathrow from September 2 and Mumbai from September…

  • Media in the time of Corona

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    There isn’t anyone that has not been affected by the pandemic and to varying degrees, it’s impact at times has been life changing for many. It has also coincided when quite graphically, other social issues have risen even more so to the fore front, sparking re-evaluation on not only how we all live and view…

  • The Indian Roots Of Kamala Harris

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    Kamala Devi Harris has deftly melded her dominant African American identity with that of her Indian background as a Tamil to create the evergreen American classic of the immigrant dream. Born in the US to immigrants, cancer researcher Shyamala Gopalan from India and economics professor Donald Harris from Jamaica, Harris has leaped in a generation…

  • Boris Snubs Khalistan

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    Lord Rami Ranger CBE, Chairman of British Sikh Association, said that Boris Johnson-led British government does not support Khalistan Movement in the UK. Lord Ranger, in an interview with India Today journalist Loveena Tandon, said that he had recently informed the prime minister about the separatist activism in the country. Lord Ranger noted that he…