Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:22:55 GMT
Russia Signals Europe Won't Get Extra Gas Without Nord Stream 2
MOSCOW, Russia: Russia has indicated that in exchange for increasing gas supplies to Europe to ease the current energy crisis, it wants regulatory approval to start shipments through the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipelines. According to sources close to state-run gas giant Gazprom and the Kremlin, Russia is awaiting German and European Union approval to begin sending gas through the pipeline to Europe. ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:45:46 GMT
Russian crew returns to Earth after filming first movie in space
MOSCOW, Russia: A Russian film crew has returned to Earth from the International Space Station after spending two weeks filming the first movie shot in space.Russian space agency Roscosmos said the Soyuz MS-18 space capsule carrying actor Yulia Peresild and director Klim Shipenko safely landed in western Kazakhstan.After landing, Peresild, best known for her role in the 2015 film "Battle for Sevastopol,...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:13:45 GMT
Hungary mayor Marki-Zay wins run-off, will challenge Orban
BUDAPEST, Hungary: Conservative provincial mayor Peter Marki-Zay, a political outsider with no party affiliation, won an opposition run-off primary on Sunday, becoming the main rival of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in next year's election.Marki-Zay, 49, will now lead a united opposition, with opinion polls suggesting he has the best chance of ousting Orban, whose right-wing Fidesz party has been in pow...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:09:52 GMT
EU says heating fuel, gasoline could be scarce due to price jump
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union Labor Commissioner Nicolas Schmit has warned that a sharp rise in energy prices could cause greater scarcities of heating fuel and gasoline in Europe this winter.In an interview with Germany's DPA news agency, he said there are already millions of Europeans who are unable to adequately heat their homes.Although the European Commission can assist EU member countries, he ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:05:53 GMT
Le Pen says no renewable energy subsidies if elected French president
PARIS, France: Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate to run in next year's French presidential election, said if she is elected next year she will end all renewable energy subsidies and close wind turbines.Rassemblement National Party candidate Le Pen is expected to again gather enough votes to be ensured a spot in the second round of the presidential election, after doing so in 2017.In an interview wi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 12:37:32 GMT
China faces growing opposition to 2022 Winter Olympics due to human rights record: Report
Beijing [China], October 23 (ANI): China faces growing opposition to the 2022 Winter Olympics on account of a dismal human rights record, particularly in the Xinjiang region against the Uyghur Muslims, said a Canada-based think tank.
The Olympic flame for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing is officially ignited in Greece and the flame will reach the Chinese capital later in October to launch the countdown for the games b...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:55:53 GMT
Kyrgyzstan plans to buy combat drones from Russia, Turkey
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Kyrgyzstan intends to purchase combat drones from Russia and Turkey, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said on Saturday.
"We are buying combat drones from Turkey and Russia. We are also repairing jet aircraft with the help of Russia. Money is allocated for all this, it is not for free," Japarov told reporters when asked about efforts to strengthen the country's armed forces.
Ea...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:37:26 GMT
Turkish Defence Minister notes stabilisation in Syria's Idlib after Putin-Erdogan meeting
Ankara [Turkey], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The situation in Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone has stabilized after the meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last month, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday.
The two leaders met in the Russian resort city of Sochi in late September. The talks focused on cooperation in a number of fields, including space, as we...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:55:47 GMT
Black Day: UKPNP, others protest in front of EU Parliament against Pak's invasion of J-K in 1947
Brussels [Belgium], October 23 (ANI): The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) and the Jammu Kashmir International People's Alliance (JKIPA) jointly held a protest in front of the European Parliament to mark the Black day of Pakistani invasion of Jammu Kashmir on 22nd of October-1947.
Protesters gathered in front of the EU Parliament chanting anti-Pak slogans.
Jamil Maqsood, senior human rights activist, address...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:37:17 GMT
Russia confirms new single-day record of 37,678 COVID-19 cases
Moscow [Russia], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered a new single-day record of 37,678 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, up from the previous record of 37,141 cases the day before, bringing the cumulative total to 8,205,983, the federal response centre said on Saturday.
"Over the past day, 37,678 COVID-19 cases were confirmed across 85 Russian regions, including 3,250 cases (8.6%) without clinical symptoms," th...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:37:16 GMT
NATO holding Taliban accountable on counterterrorism, says chief Gens Stoltenberg
Brussels [Belgium], October 23 (ANI): NATO chief Gens Stoltenberg said that the bloc's allies and partners are trying to hold the Taliban accountable for all the pledges they made on terrorism, not allowing their soil to be used against others, human rights, and providing safe passage for those who are willing to leave Afghanistan, reported local media.
After holding NATO's defense ministers' level, Stoltenberg emphasised...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:30:11 GMT
China's experience getting more attention in UN, says program officer
© Provided by Xinhua "China's experience in combating desertification provides a model for developing countries," a UN official said.BONN, Germany, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- China's experience in various fields such as anti-desertification ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:18:37 GMT
Brazil's President to attend G20 Summit in Italy
Brasilia [Brazil], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will take part in the upcoming G20 summit in Italy, his office announced.
"President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed his participation in the G20 summit," the presidential administration said in a statement late on Friday.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Carlos Alberto Franca and Economy Minister Paulo Guedes will also join the country's delegation at...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:18:36 GMT
UNHCR urges Libya to address 'dire' situation of asylum-seekers
Tripoli [Libya], October 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday called on the Libyan authorities to immediately address the "dire situation of asylum-seekers and refugees in a humane and rights-based manner." "Since the start of the security raids and arrests by the Libyan authorities in October, we have witnessed a sharp deterioration in the situation facing vulnerable asylum...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:12:13 GMT
Russia to hike wheat export duty again next week
The export duty on Russian wheat will be increased from $61.3 to $67 per ton on October 27, the Ministry of Agriculture said. Duties on corn will also be hiked to $49.7 per ton.At the same time, export duties for barley will be lowered from $45.9 to $42.6 per ton.The export duty rate is calculated at an indicative price of $295.8 per ton for wheat, $245.9 for barley, and $256 for corn. Th...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:37:26 GMT
VHP urge UN, EU to stop unabated Hindu 'genocide' in Bangladesh
New Delhi [India] October 23 (ANI): Urging international bodies to stop unabated Hindu "genocide" in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has sent letters to the heads of the United Nations (UN), United Nation's High Commission for Human Rights (UNHRC) and the European Union.
In the letters to the three prominent world bodies, the joint general-secretary and the head of international affairs of VHP, Swami Vigyananand u...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 03:18:18 GMT
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth consecutive day
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Petrol and diesel prices were hiked for the fourth consecutive day across the country on Saturday.
With a hike of Rs 0.35, the petrol prices increased to Rs 107.24 per litre in the national capital while the price of diesel was raised by the same amount to Rs 95.97 per litre.
In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices per litre stand at Rs 113.12 and Rs 104.00 respectively.
As for Kolkata and...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 03:03:12 GMT
T20 WC: Sri Lanka outplayed Group A, says Dutch captain Seelaar
Sharjah [UAE], October 23 (ANI): Netherlands captain Pieter Seelaar admitted that the Sri Lanka team outplayed all of Group A in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
On Friday night at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka maintained their 100 per cent win record in Round 1 of the T20 World Cup with a thumping eight-wicket victory over the Netherlands.
Seelaar, Netherlands captain in the post-match presentation said: "Pr...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:55:17 GMT
Russian health ministry greenlights joint COVID-19, flu vaccination
Moscow [Russia], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The Russian Health Ministry has amended the instructions for the use of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, giving green light to administering it simultaneously with a flu shot, according to the ministry statement.
"Russia's Health Ministry has authorised simultaneous vaccination against COVID and influenza, as corresponding changes have been made to the instructions for the medical...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 01:18:13 GMT
Turkey security forces neutralize at least 4 terrorists in Siirt
Siirt [Turkey], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): At least four terrorists have been neutralized by the Turkish security forces in the southeastern province of Siirt, media reported.
The mission was conducted as part of Operation Eren-13 by local gendarmerie forces in the Eruh district and also involved a drone, the Anadolu news agency reported on Friday, citing the national Interior Ministry.
Turkey uses the term neutralize for ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 01:18:13 GMT
Over 40 nations chide China at UN for atrocities in Xinjiang
New York [US], October 23 (ANI): Over 40 Western countries have criticised China at the United Nations over the ongoing atrocities against Muslim Uyghurs and other religious minorities in Xinjiang.
The 43 countries have signed the statement, expressing concern at "credible-based reports" of the existence of "re-education camps" in Xinjiang, Al Jazeera reported.
It was read by France's UN Ambassador Nicolas De Riviere at a...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:40:19 GMT
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty won't play again in 2021
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty announced that she is skipping next month's WTA Finals and won't play again during the 2021 season.
Barty won five titles this year, including Wimbledon. She hasn't played since being upset by Shelby Rogers in the third round of the U.S. Open on Sept. 4.
"I wanted to let everyone know that I won't be competing in any further tournaments in 2021, including the WTA Finals in Mexico," Barty said ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:19:13 GMT
ATP roundup: Jannik Sinner rolls into Antwerp semifinals
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner recorded 17 winners and committed just six unforced errors on Friday while knocking off Arthur Rinderknech of France 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of the European Open at Antwerp, Belgium.
Sinner of Italy needed just 79 minutes to finish off Rinderknech. He will next face seventh-seeded South African Lloyd Harris, who posted a 6-2, 7-5 triumph over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in another qu...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:37:09 GMT
US to hand over 3 island-class patrol boats to Ukraine in November
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The US will send to Ukraine three Island-class patrol boats in November, Ukrainian Ambassador to Washington Oksana Markarova said on Friday.
Earlier in October, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that two Island-class patrol boats will be transferred from the US to Ukraine during the third quarter of 2021, and another one is to be delivered by the end of the year.
"Today in ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:55:07 GMT
Many of RSS' ideas are Leftist, Hindutva is neither Left nor Right: Dattatraya Hosabale
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sah-Sarakaryavah (Joint General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale said that the Hindutva ideology is neither Left nor Right.
Speaking at the launch of a book written by RSS leader Ram Madhav on Friday, Hosabale said, "The world had gone to (the) Left or was forced to go Left and now the situation is such that (the) world is moving towards the Right so tha...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:37:05 GMT
Many of RSS' ideas are Leftist, Hindutva is neither Left nor Right: RSS leader Dattatraya Hosabale
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sah-Sarakaryavah (Joint General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale said that the Hindutva ideology is neither Left nor Right.
Speaking at the launch of a book written by RSS leader Ram Madhav on Friday, Hosabale said, "The world had gone to (the) Left or was forced to go Left and now the situation is such that (the) world is moving towards the Right so tha...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:18:04 GMT
Biden, Macron speak on phone, discuss cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): US President Joe Biden had a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanual Macron during which they reviewed ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
In a statement, the White House said that the two leaders discussed efforts to enable a stronger and more capable European defence while ensuring complementarity with NATO.
The two leaders reviewed ongoing effort...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:18:03 GMT
Indian women's football team look to continue good work against Djurgarden
Stockholm [Sweden], October 23 (ANI): The India women's football team is all set to take on Djurgarden IF in their second friendly match in Stockholm on Saturday.
Having already played four friendlies against UAE (4-1), Tunisia (0-1), Bahrain (5-0), and Chinese Taipei (1-0), Thomas Dennerby's girls headed to Sweden with three wins and a loss to their name.
While the first match against Swedish side Hammarby IF ended in a ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:18:02 GMT
Pak journalist faces ire of ministers for criticism of Imran Khan government
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): Pakistani journalist Asma Shirazi's comments concerning Prime Minister Imran Khan and the state of the country's economy in an article for BBC Urdu has drawn severe criticism from several Pakistani ministers.
However, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) warned of "serious consequences" against the use of "intimidating" language against the journalist, Dawn reported.
Shi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:18:55 GMT
EVP Timmermans meets Jaishankar, discusses Afghanistan, climate action challenges
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met European Commission Executive-Vice President (EVP) for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans here on Friday and exchanged views on Afghanistan and climate action challenges.
Taking to Twitter, the EAM informed, "Pleasure as always to meet EVP @TimmermansEU. A good discussion on the expanding India-EU partnership, including on trade and i...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:56:09 GMT
Judicial dispute between Brussels and Poland political, not legal, says Merkel
Berlin [Germany], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The judicial dispute between Brussels and Poland is political, not legal, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday.
"I had a bilateral meeting with Mateusz Morawiecki, as did the French president Emmanuel Macron, and we used this opportunity to express our great concern that we have to get out of this spiral, because the independence of the judiciary continues to be a core...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:55:20 GMT
WTA roundup: Ekaterina Alexandrova scores upset in Moscow
Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova reached the VTB Kremlin Cup semifinals with a 6-3, 6-4 upset of No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on Friday in Moscow.
Alexandrova tallied 21 winners and 17 unforced errors and only lost her serve one time. It was her sixth career win against a top 10 player and her third against a top-five foe.
Alexandrova reached her third career WTA 500 semifinal and will face third-seeded Maria Sak...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:12:58 GMT
Russia boosts gas supplies to Italy by nearly 16% this year Gazprom
Russian state energy giant Gazprom increased natural gas exports to Italy by 15.9% in January through October 2021, compared to the same period last year.According to the company's report, in 2020, Gazprom supplied Italy with 20.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas.The blue fuel is supplied to Italy under three long-term contracts between Russia's main natural gas exporter, Gazprom Expor...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:56:05 GMT
Denmark Open: Sameer Verma bows out of tournament after retiring to end India's campaign
Odense [Denmark], October 22 (ANI): Indian shuttler Sameer Verma on Friday bowed out of the ongoing Denmark Open after he retired in the second game of the match against Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto.
Tommy Sugiarto defeated Sameer 21-17 in the first game of the quarterfinal match here at Court 2. In the second game, the Indian shuttler retired midway to end his campaign.
Earlier in the day, PV Sindhu bowed out of the Denmar...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:56:02 GMT
Afghanistan's economy is imploding: UNDP
New York [US], October 22 (ANI): The United Nations has said that Afghanistan's economy is imploding, with all but three per cent of households expected to fall below the poverty line in coming months.
In a bid to help ordinary Afghans, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) announced the launch of a "people's economy" fund, to provide desperately needed access to cash.
UN News reported that the fund will tap into donations ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:18:48 GMT
T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands by 8 wickets to enter Super 12 stage on high
Sharjah [UAE], October 22 (ANI): Lahiru Kumara and Wanindu Hasaranga picked three wickets each as Sri Lanka thrashed Netherlands by eight wickets in the final Round 1 match of the ICC men's T20 World Cup on Friday.
Sri Lanka bowled the Netherlands out for just 44 in 10 overs and then chased down the target in 7.1 overs to finish the qualifying stage of the showpiece event with three wins from three games.
Chasing 45 runs,...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:56:01 GMT
Netherlands all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate announces retirement
Sharjah [UAE], October 22 (ANI): Netherlands all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate announced on Friday that he has played his final international cricket match.
Ten Doeschate played his last match when the Netherlands locked horns with Namibia on Wednesday in the T20 World Cup.
Born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the legendary Dutch international played his first international match in 2006.
"It's been a tough tour to finish o...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:55:58 GMT
Poland approves Covishield as COVID vaccine equivalent to those recognized by EU
Warsaw [Poland], October 22 (ANI): Poland on Friday recognised Covishield as a COVID-19 vaccine equivalent to those recognized by the European Union.
The recognition means that those vaccinated with Covishield will be exempted from quarantine after entering Poland.
"Poland has recognized Covishield as a vaccine equivalent to those recognized by the European Union, exempting from quarantine after entering the territory of ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:30:18 GMT
Mideast in Pictures: Israel holds colorful, joyful marathon
© Provided by Xinhua RECHOVOT, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Wearing colorful costumes and big smiles, runners who on Friday attended the Marathon Israel du Beaujolais can feel nothing but happiness.Introduced from France and held near the central Israeli c...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:55:54 GMT
'Will not engage in hypotheticals': Austin answers question on possible China attack on Taiwan
Brussels [Belgium], October 22 (ANI): Hours after US President Joe Biden vowed to defend Taiwan against China, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Friday said he would not "engage in hypotheticals" regarding Washington's response to Beijing's possible attack on Taipei.
"I won't engage in any hypotheticals," Austin was quoted as saying by Sputnik during a NATO press conference when asked about Washington's reaction to ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:18:47 GMT
Denmark Open: PV Sindhu loses to Seyoung
Odense [Denmark], October 22 (ANI): India shuttler PV Sindhu lost in the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open on Friday.
She was defeated by South Korea's AN Seyoung 11-21, 12-21 in the quarterfinal match here at Court 1.
Sindhu's defeat marks the end of the Indian challenge in Women's Singles in the Denmark Open.
Sindhu had in her earlier match defeated Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan 21-16, 12-21, 21-15. Indian shuttler ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:37:43 GMT
Bolivians choose Sputnik V over other COVID-19 vaccines
La Paz [Bolivia], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Bolivian citizens still prefer Russia's Sputnik V to other COVID-19 vaccines, as it was one of the first drugs to be offered in the country at the start of the pandemic, Bolivian Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta said on Friday.
"As they say, friends in need are friends indeed, especially in such times as a pandemic. Russia was the first country we discussed the issue of vaccines w...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:18:42 GMT
Research suggests early dinosaurs were sociable
Grenoble [France], October 22 (ANI): The findings of new research on a vast fossil site in Patagonia show that some of the earliest dinosaurs lived in herds and suggests that this behaviour may have been one of the keys to the success of dinosaurs.
The discovery, at the ESRF, of embryos of the same species inside fossilized eggs contributed to the results. The findings are published today in the journal Scientific Reports...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:37:41 GMT
India to pitch for reduction in carbon emissions at COP 26
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): In the upcoming 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26), India is likely to pitch high on lessening carbon emissions, said the Union Ministry of Environment sources on Friday.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in recent time held several bilateral meetings with other countries.
"India historically stands at 4.5 per cent total emissions and t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:56:13 GMT
Tajikistan needs to be cautious of Taliban amid long, mountainous, difficult to control border with Afghanistan
Dushanbe [Tajikistan], October 22 (ANI): Tajikistan needs to be cautious of the Taliban as it shares a long, mountainous and difficult to control border with Afghanistan.
Temur Umarov in The Frontier Post said that the Tajik army is considered as the weakest in Central Asia and most of the drug traffic from Afghanistan to Russia and Europe passes through Tajikistan, and in recent years, terrorist attacks have occurred in ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:56:12 GMT
NATO Defence Ministers agree on first AI Strategy: Stoltenberg
Brussels [Belgium], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO defence ministers have agreed on the first artificial intelligence strategy, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.
"Allies have agreed at the first AI strategy. It will set standards for responsible use of AI in accordance with international law, outline how we are going to accelerate the adoption to AI in what we do, protect this technology and address the t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:56:12 GMT
US wants predictability, stability in relations with Russia
Brussels [Belgium], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): US President Joe Biden wants to see predictability and stability when it comes to relations with Russia, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday.
"I think what president Biden wants out of any kind of relationship with Russia is predictability and stability," Austin told a press conference in Brussels when asked about worsening NATO-Russia relations. (ANI/Sputnik)...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:19:00 GMT
European Green Deal Executive VP meets Sitharaman, discusses economic recovery post COVID-19
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, held a meeting with India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday and discussed the economic recovery post-COVID-19 and ways to ensure successful United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Taking to Twitter, the delegation of the European Union to India informed, "Excellent meeting b/w EVP Executive ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:18:58 GMT
Piyush Goyal calls for free trade within rules-based multilateral trading system
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal on Friday called for free trade within a rules-based multilateral trading system with honesty and transparency as core values.
His remarks came at the 54th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi on Friday.
Addressing the event, Goyal said convocation is an important ceremony that marks the next ste...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:56:09 GMT
Pakistan never apologised for human rights violation in J-K: Expert
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 22 (ANI): Pakistan has never apologised for the human rights violation carried out by its army, despite having often claimed credit for it, and rights groups have chosen to ignore the well-documented massacres, according to Italian political expert Sergio Restelli.
The intervening night of October 21-22, 1947, when Operation Gulmarg was launched, is considered one of the darkest days in the hist...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:37:34 GMT
IAEA chief says agency has no evidence Iran covertly enriches Uranium
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi said during an interview with the Stimson Center that he does not have any information indicating Iran is covertly enriching uranium.
"I don't have any information that they are doing so. Without that indication that they are doing so, I'm confident that I'm looking at all the places where they are enriching...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:37:34 GMT
89 pc of intubated patients with COVID-19 in Greece are unvaccinated
Athens [Greece], October 22 (ANI/Novinite): 34 people have died in Greece from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, health authorities said on Thursday night.
The new cases remain at more than 3,000 a day, up from 3407 on Thursday. More than a third of new infections have been reported in the two largest cities, Athens and Thessaloniki.
There are 347 intubated patients in intensive care. Of these, 88.8 per cent were unvaccinate...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:55:30 GMT
The log houses of the Russian North: A vision of beauty
Historian and architectural expert William Brumfield discovers the fantastic wooden houses of Russia's northern forests.In the late summer of 1916, as the Great War raged in Europe, Russian chemist and photographer Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky embarked on the last of his many expeditions to document the diversity of the Russian Empire. His special passage during these difficult times was enabled by a commission from t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:37:29 GMT
NATO seeks to turn Black Sea into confrontation area: Russian Foreign Ministry
Moscow [Russia], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO seeks to turn the Black Sea region into the confrontation zone, and this is very dangerous, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Friday.
"Now they have taken up the Black Sea region. We are witnessing increased activity on the territory of Bulgaria and Romania and are leading the way towards turning the black sea into an arena of military rivalry, as the...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:12:12 GMT
Funds investing in Russia raise $130 million in one week
The net inflow to funds investing in Russian assets and bonds has quadrupled in one week, BCS Global Markets review shows."Russian stocks and bonds for the week showed net inflows of $130 million against inflows of $30 million in the previous week," the company said in its latest review.BCS Global Markets provides data from the Emerging Portfolio Fund Research (EPFR) organization, which m...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:55:53 GMT
New CPC chief in Tibet responsible for mass detention, suppression of Uyghurs, says Central Tibetan Administration
Dharmashala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Expressing concerns over the appointment of Wang Junzheng as the new Chinese Communist Party Secretary in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said that as security head in Xinjiang he was responsible for mass detention and suppression of Uyghur people and that his appointment is worrisome for Tibetan people. "We are very concerne...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:55:52 GMT
Russia confirms new single-day record of 37,141 COVID-19 cases: Response Center
Moscow [Russia], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered a new single-day record of 37,141 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, up from the previous record of 36,339 cases confirmed the day before, bringing the cumulative total to 8,168,305, the federal response center said on Friday.
"Over the past day, 37,141 COVID-19 cases were confirmed across 85 Russian regions, including 3,397 cases (9.1 per cent) without clinic...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:55:45 GMT
Black Day to be observed in Netherlands to mark Pakistan's 'invasion' of J-K in 1947
The Hague [Netherlands], October 22 (ANI): A Black Day will be observed and protest held on Friday near the Pakistani embassy in the Netherlands against the "invasion" of Jammu and Kashmir nearly over 70 years back, said Committee Black Day 22 October 1947 in a press release.
"The protest will take place on 22 October 2021 at 10 30 am in front of The Peace Palace, Carniegieplein 2 2517 KJ, The Hague, Pakistani refugees, B...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:27:23 GMT
EU wants to accelerate recognition of COVID-19 certificates with third world countries
Brussels [Belgium], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): EU leaders support easing COVID-19 movement restrictions and plan to accelerate work on the mutual recognition of COVID-19 certificates with third countries, the European Council said on Friday.
"In light of the development of the epidemiological situation, the European Council calls for further coordination to facilitate free movement within, and travel into, the EU, and for ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:18:33 GMT
UK business leaders confident in resilience, vitality of Chinese economy
© Provided by Xinhua -- "I mean, any global brand, whether it's Mintel, market intelligence, or whether it's automotive, retail, food and beverage, if you're a global brand, you should definitely have a focus on China," said Matthew Nel...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:18:38 GMT
Brother-sister duo would have fled to Italy if COVID-19 struck during Cong regime: Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that if pandemic had occurred during the Congress regime then the "brother-sister duo would have fled to Italy".
While addressing at the Samajik Pratinidhi Sammelan, the UP Chief Minister slammed the Opposition parties and said, "When COVID-19 struck, if there had there been a Congress government, then brother ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:55:38 GMT
UK Foreign Secy begins two-day visit to India; to announce tech, infrastructure deals
London [UK], October 22 (ANI): The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is scheduled to announce a series of tech and infrastructure deals to boost jobs and increase global green growth between the two countries, during her two-day visit to India starting from Friday.
According to a statment from the British High Commission, the Foreign Secretary will also announce a new forum bringing together leading figures from ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:54:48 GMT
10 ancient dances of the Russian folks!
Dances of the Russian peoples vary so much from each other that you might think that the dancers were from different planets. There are more than 190 ethnicities living in Russia with their own unique dance traditions. The Northern peoples perform sacred dances, based on magical rites, Caucasian dances express romantic feelings, whereas in Volga Region, you can see everyday scenes. And many of these ancient dance mo...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:37:26 GMT
Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement expresses solidarity with J-K people on Black day against 1947 Pak Army, terrorist attack
ouston [US], October 22 (ANI): Expressing solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir against the "Pakistani military and terrorist attacks" in 1947, Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), an activist group, remembered the Black Day on October 22, when over 70 years back Pakistan had "attacked J-K".
In the remembrance of the October 22 and solidarity with Afghan nationals, JSFM founder Zafar Sahito urged people to join "...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:55:28 GMT
New CPC chairman in Tibet responsible for mass detention, suppression of Uyghurs, says Central Tibetan Administration
Dharmashala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Expressing concerns over the appointment of Wang Junzheng as the new Chinese Communist Party Chairman in Tibet, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said that as security head in Xinjiang he was responsible for mass detention and suppression of Uyghur people and that his appointment is worrisome for Tibetan people. "We are very concerned, it just came in Xinhua...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:55:27 GMT
International community worried over Pakistani nukes falling into Taliban's hand
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 22 (ANI): After the Taliban's return to Afghanistan, various former diplomats, military experts have expressed concerns over the collapse of the Islamabad government as the Taliban has expressed its intention about developing its nuclear programme, said foreign policy expert Fabien Baussart.
In a blog post of The Times of Israel, Baussart stated that the porous boundary between Afghanistan an...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:18:21 GMT
Petrol, diesel prices hiked again
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The prices of petrol and diesel were hiked by Rs 0.35 and will cost Rs 106.89 per litre and Rs 95.62 per litre respectively in Delhi.
In Mumbai, the petrol price stands at Rs 112.78 per litre and diesel would be sold at Rs 103.63 per litre, today.
In Kolkata, the petrol will be sold at Rs. 107.45 per litre and diesel will be sold at Rs. 98.73 per litre. The prices in Chennai on Thursda...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:55:20 GMT
French PM announces 100 euros of inflation allowance facing soaring energy prices
Paris [France], October 22 (ANI/Xinhua): French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced Thursday night a special inflation allowance of 100 euros (116 USD) for people with a net monthly income less than 2,000 euros.
Speaking on public television TF1, the head of the French government explained that, due to the high fuel price, his government decided to offer an inflation allowance of 100 euros for people whose net monthly in...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:37:18 GMT
Pentagon chief may have 'overplayed' role in promoting Ukraine NATO bid
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin may have gone too far in publicly voicing strong support for Ukraine joining NATO during a visit to Kiev, analysts told Sputnik.
Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club said that Austin's recent comments about Kiev's membership in the alliance could be interpreted as "opening the doors" for ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:18:17 GMT
All pending issues should be mutually decided at COP26, says Environment Minister
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav underlined the need for initiating the process to resolve all the pending issues between the countries at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) during his discussion with Executive VP of European Green Deal.
Minister held the meeting with the Executive Vice President for European Green De...[read more]
Published: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:03:03 GMT
No plans for US to unfreeze $9.5bln of Afghanistan's financial reserves: IMF
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that there are no plans for the United States to unfreeze estimated USD 9.5 billion of Afghanistan's financial reserves, Sputnik reported.
"At the moment, we do not have any further updates to provide on Afghanistan," the IMF spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday when asked whether the United States may consider unfreezing Afghanistan...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:40:13 GMT
ATP roundup: Top seed Andrey Rublev upset in Moscow
Frenchman Adrian Mannarino knocked off No. 1 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-3 on Thursday in the second round of the VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow.
Despite serving 10 aces and saving 8 of 12 break points, Rublev bowed out in front of his hometown crowd as Mannarino saved one match point during his second-set tiebreak victory and fended him off in a tidy third set.
Rublev's countryman, No. 2 seed Aslan Karatsev...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:18:12 GMT
Israeli NSC head secretly visits Paris to defuse tensions over Pegasus spyware
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Israel's National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata secretly visited Paris in an attempt to defuse tensions between Israel and France over the alleged use of Pegasus spyware developed by the Israeli firm NSO Group to hack the phones of the French President Emmanuel Macron and other senior French officials, Israeli media reported on Thursday.
After the French government has frozen so...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:18:10 GMT
Pakistan: Banned Islamist group announces long march towards Islamabad
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 22 (ANI): A proscribed hardline Islamist group-- Tehreek-i-Labbik Pakistan (TLP)-- has announced that it will start a "long march" towards Islamabad on Friday against the detention of its chief Hafiz Saad Hussain Rizvi.
"The peaceful Namoos-i-Risalat march of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan towards Islamabad will start after Friday prayers" from the TLP's Markaz (headquarters), the statement s...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:40:14 GMT
WTA roundup: Maria Sakkari, Simona Halep among winners in Moscow
Maria Sakkari became the first Greek woman to qualify for the WTA Finals when the No. 3 seed cruised past Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 6-2, 1-0 (ret.) on Thursday in the second round of the VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow.
Sakkari only needed half an hour to take the first set before Kalinskaya retired due to illness. The 26-year-old is currently ranked No. 7 in the world.
In the quarterfinals, Sakkari will meet former world No. ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:18:21 GMT
US hypersonic weapon test derailed by rocket failure reports
A test of hypersonic weapon components for the US Army and Navy was scuppered by rocket failure, sources told Reuters on Thursday. The incident was separate to three earlier tests successfully carried out.The Pentagon's attempted test launch of a hypersonic weapon suffered a "setback" when a booster rocket carrying the weapon failed to lift off, according to people with knowledge of the test lau...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:55:07 GMT
India will achieve 10.5% or more growth in this fiscal, says NITI Aayog vice chairman
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): India will grow by 10.5 per cent or even more, according to Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, said a press release from the Public Affairs Forum of India.
He was speaking at the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI)'s 8th National Forum with the theme "Reviving the Economy: Reimagine. Reboot. Reform" which was held virtually today.
Dr Kumar further clarified, "Unevenness in dem...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:55:06 GMT
EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety supports introduction of "Green Certificate" in Bulgaria
Sofia [Bulgaria], October 22 (ANI/Novinite): EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides voiced concern over the evolving epidemic situation in Bulgaria during a video conference with Health Minister Stoycho Katsarov.
She suggested that the European Union's civil protection mechanism be activated, which would provide Bulgaria with coordinated assistance to control the spread of COVID-19.
The European Comm...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:44:11 GMT
Britain records more than 50,000 new coronavirus cases
© Provided by Xinhua Britain recorded another 52,009 new coronavirus cases, marking the first time the figure has been above 50,000 since July 17. The country also reported a further 115 coronavirus-related deaths....[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:18:53 GMT
International Solar Alliance concludes with promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) concludes on Thursday which was held virtually between October 18 and 21. The assembly concludes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030.
The ISA also announced a partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies to mobilize $1 trillion in global investments for solar energy across ISA's mem...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:18:49 GMT
Quentin Tarantino would 'love' to film in Italy at Rome's Cinecitta Studios
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino was recently at the Rome Film Festival last night to receive a lifetime achievement award from the festival and Italian horror legend Dario Argento.
According to Deadline, during a wide-ranging on-stage talk about his career with fest head Antonio Monda, Tarantino discussed his influences, behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his movies and his appreciat...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:56:12 GMT
'Among Us' coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and Xbox Game Pass in December
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): The popular social deduction game, 'Among Us', is arriving on Xbox and PlayStation on December 14. It will also launch on Xbox Game Pass on the same day and be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series S / X, PS4, and PS5 consoles.
According to The Verge, this announcement comes months after Sony confirmed 'Among Us' was coming to its PlayStation consoles this year. Just like on other platforms...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:21:18 GMT
$667 million funding call to help Afghans through economic crisis
Afghanistan's economy is imploding, with all but three per cent of households expected to fall below the poverty line in coming months, the UN said on Thursday.To help ordinary Afghans, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the launch of a ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:56:01 GMT
FATF places Turkey on grey list for failing to check terror financing
Paris [France], October 21 (ANI): Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday placed Turkey on its grey list for failing to check terror financing.
"Turkey had a mutual evaluation, assessment in late 2019. The report outlined a large number of serious issues regarding Turkey's effort to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Since then, Turkey has made some progress across all areas of concern, ho...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:18:49 GMT
Booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine 95.6 pc effective, say Pfizer, BioNTech
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): Pfizer and BioNTech said on Thursday that a booster shot of their COVID-19 vaccine has shown 95.6 per cent efficacy when compared to those who did not receive the booster dose.
They said that the first results from any randomized, controlled COVID-19 vaccine booster trial demonstrate a relative high vaccine efficacy against disease during a period when Delta was the prevalent strain"Pfiz...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:55:58 GMT
China rejects EU report on ties with Taiwan
Bejing [China], October 21 (ANI): China on Thursday strongly condemned and rejected the report on the political relations and cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Taiwan adopted by the European Parliament.
Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin urged the European Parliament to immediately stop its "words and deeds" that undermined China's sovereignty and territorial inte...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:37:51 GMT
Turkey arrests 15 suspected Mossad spies: report
Istanbul [Turkey], October 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Turkey arrested 15 people suspected of working for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, the Istanbul public prosecutor's office said on Thursday.
Investigators said they believe that a group of individuals in Turkey was collecting information and data of importance to Israel.
The suspects who allegedly collaborated with Israel's intelligence services are charged with internatio...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:54:49 GMT
This Englishman knows and shows you the REAL Russia!
Luc Jones is famous among his compatriots for the ability to reveal real Russian life. It differs a lot from how it is shown in the western media. "Moscow is the [most] comfortable place to live, but If you want to see the real Russia, go 50 km outside of the city," says 48-year-old Luc Jones. He is one of those rare foreigners who witnessed how the country changed after the fall of the USSR through to today. Luc mo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:27:23 GMT
EU leaders to discuss sanctions against Belarus
Berlin [Germany], October 21 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union leaders will discuss sanctions against Belarus this week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.
"Another issue is migration, which, thanks to the hybrid actions of [Belarusian] President [Alexander] Lukashenko, has again become very relevant for Poland, Lithuania and, of course, Germany. We will talk about new sanctions, economic sanctions, we can ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:56:13 GMT
No team can be taken lightly in Hockey Men's Junior WC, says Graham Reid
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 21 (ANI): With just a month to go for the much-anticipated FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021, which is scheduled to begin on November 24, the Indian team's preparations to defend the title are in full swing here in SAI, Bengaluru where the team is training in a bio-bubble.
Chief coach Graham Reid, who is overseeing the team's training, said that the players ar...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:19:13 GMT
STL's revenues up 30 percent; strengthens presence in UK, Europe and US
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 21 (ANI/PRNewswire): STL (NSE: STLTECH), an industry leading integrator of digital networks today reported a robust 30 percent YoY revenue growth in its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2021.
The world is witnessing massive network creation in the areas of 5G, FTTx and Open RAN with an increased focus on optical connectivity. This has led to rapid growth in f...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:05:11 GMT
Unravel the crippled U.S. hegemony
© Provided by Xinhua A self-proclaimed "shining city upon a hill," the United States has long positioned itself as "greater" and "superior" than other countries. However, the so-called American values it touted are nothing more than an ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:37:43 GMT
FIFA Rankings: India rise one spot to 106th, Belgium hold onto top position
Zurich [Switzerland], October 21 (ANI): October 2021 was a busy month in international football, with qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, friendlies, and the final rounds of the UEFA Nations League all on the agenda. A total of 160 fixtures were played, the impact of which can be seen on the FIFA Rankings.
Though their lead is now under threat, Belgium remain on top despite UEFA Nations League defeats to France ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:37:42 GMT
Denmark Open: PV Sindhu progresses to quarterfinals
Odense [Denmark], October 21 (ANI): India shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday progressed to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Denmark Open.
Sindhu defeated Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan 21-16, 12-21, 21-15 in a match that lasted for one hour and seven minutes.
Sindhu dominated the first game, but Thailand's opponent staged a comeback to send the match into the third and final game.
However, the Indian shuttler maintained he...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:37:41 GMT
NATO to convene meeting on Afghanistan in Brussels
Brussels [Belgium], October 21 (ANI): NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the organisation is planning to convene a summit of defense ministers of the state members in which Afghanistan will be discussed, local media reported on Thursday.
The meeting is reportedly being held in headquarter of NATO, Brussels on Thursday and Friday (local time), Khaama Press reported.
The defense ministers of NATO state me...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:56:06 GMT
Genesis GV70 named Motor Trend 'SUV of the Year'
Seoul [South Korea], October 21 (ANI/Global Economic): Genesis announced on the 20th that is has been named '2022 Best SUV of the Year' by the U.S. automobile magazine MotorTrend.
MotorTrend evaluates SUV models through actual test and close analysis based on six key criteria: advancement in design, engineering excellence, performance of intended function, value, efficiency, and safety.
In the evaluation, 35 SUV models co...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:37:34 GMT
Denmark Open: Kidambi Srikanth loses second-round match against Kento Momota
Odense [Denmark], October 21 (ANI): India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth bowed out of the ongoing Denmark Open on Thursday.
Srikanth lost his round of 16 match against Japan's Kento Momota 21-23, 9-21.
Mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and N Sikki Reddy also bowed out after suffering a defeat against Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet.
The Indian duo displayed a fighting spirit throughout the game and was able to stretch their o...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:18:55 GMT
Increase in dairy intake lowers risk of fractures among older care home residents: Study
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): Increasing intake of foods rich in calcium and protein such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, reduces falls and fractures in older adults living in residential care, finds a new study led by an international team of scientists.
The randomised controlled trial was published in 'The BMJ' (British Medical Journal).
This is one of only a few studies to examine whether getting these nutrients fro...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:12:44 GMT
Russia continues to add gold to the country's huge forex reserves
The holdings of monetary gold in Russia's foreign exchange reserves increased by 0.14% last month, amounting to 73.9 million ounces (2,298.547 tons) as of October 1, the Central Bank of Russia reports.Statistics show that the Russian central bank added 3.1 tons of gold in September. This comes as the bank replenished its reserves by 100,000 ounces (or 3.1 tons) in July for the first time since A...[read more]
Published: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:18:34 GMT
As India administers 100 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses, experts urge caution, say pandemic not yet over
By MitaliNew Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Even as India reached the landmark of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday, experts urged caution and said that the pandemic is far from over.
Former Director-General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Nirmal Ganguly said the threat of COVID-19 will exist until most states in India record less than 10 cases in a day.
Speaking to ANI on phone, Ganguly said, "As...[read more]