General Naravane visits Kathmandu, aims at strengthening India, Nepal ties

Indian Army Chief, General MM Naravane reached in Kathmandu on Wednesday considering the three-day visit for further strengthening the strategic and defence cooperation between India and Nepal. Gen Naravane, was specifically invited to Nepal, by counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa. Additional Directorate General of Public Information, Indian Army posted a tweet, “General MM Naravane #COAS…

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UNESCO announces Panna Tiger Reserve as a global biosphere reserve

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has declared Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) based in Madhya Pradesh as a part of the global network of biospheres, according to an official report. Prakash Javdekar, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate change, has congratulated the PTR authorities and officials in a social media…

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SC adjourned the November 5 hearing on appeals urging for an extension of loan moratorium

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing scheduled for November 5 hearing on the appeals urging for an extension of the loan moratorium and waiver of interest on term-loans amid the moratorium period of 6 months. A three-judge bench led by Justice Ashok Bhushan delayed the hearing post Solicitor Tushar Mehta wanted adjournment, as…

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Indian Coast Guard ship C-452 schedule for commission today

Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) Ship C-452 is scheduled for commissioning by Rajan Bargotra, the Additional Director General (western Seaboard) on Tuesday (today) in a virtual video-conferencing from Ratanagiri, Maharashtra. Larsen & Turbo, based in Surat primitively structured, designed and built the ship, particularly abiding by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with “Make in…

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Vivek Murthy, with Karnataka origin, works as Joe Biden’s key strategist for US Presidential Polls

With US Elections right around the corner, assuming if Joe Biden emerges victorious over Dona;d Trump, a man with roots in Karnataka, an Indian American may take charge of an important position in the new administration. Dr. Vivek Murthy, previously worked as youngest surgeon general for Barack Obama in 2014, is presently one of the…

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PV Sindhu tweets about her retirement, talks about Covid-19’s negativity and fear

World Olympic Champion PV Sindhu tweeted on Monday “I Retire”, following which she posted a lengthy tweet about her waving goodbye to “the negativity, fear and uncertainty” invoked by the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently in London, PV Sindhu is all focused on her nutrition and recovery requirements at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute began her post…

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Manipal Hospitals plan to acquire full stake in Columbia Asia Hospital

Manipal Hospitals declared on Monday their plan and intention to obtain 100 per cent stake in Columbia Asia Hospitals Private Limited (Columbia Asia). Manipal Hospitals stated that acquiring Columbia Asia Hospitals will provide them the edge with a “remarkable geographical and cultural fit”. Further, the acquisition will also cater to a larger national footprint. After…

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Global analysis marks India at the top for Covid-19 vaccine preparation

According to the recent global analysis and study conducted by advance market commitments (AMCs) for experimental vaccines required till October 8, India has utilized its manufacturing competence for pre-ordering 600 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine and is also transacting for more one billion doses of vaccine which will be adequate for providing vaccine to almost…

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