INDIA
Ladakh Standoff: Indian Army orders 12 fast patrol boats for surveillance at Pangong lake
“Indian Army has inked a contract with M/s Goa Shipyard Limited for 12 Fast Patrol Boats for surveillance and patrolling of large water bodies, including those in high altitude areas. Delivery would commence from May 2021,” the Indian army tweeted on Friday.
India-UK trade deal on the anvil
Vietnam and Singapore have just signed a free trade agreement with the UK, which has been looking at bilateral trade and economy agreements with several countries to prepare for the Brexit era. Vietnam is emerging as a strong competitor to many other economies in trade related issues.
No approval for Covaxin, expert panel seeks more data from Bharat Biotech
Earlier on Friday, the expert committee, which is tasked with vetting covid-19 vaccine proposals, recommended emergency licensure for the Serum Institute of India-manufactured 'Covishield'. It become the first vaccine to secure recommendation for emergency use in India.
RBI introduces Digital Payments Index
The RBI-DPI comprises of five broad parameters that enable measurement of deepening and penetration of digital payments in the country over different time periods. These parameters are 'payment enablers', 'payment infrastructure -- demand side factors', 'payment infrastructure -- suppy side factors', 'payment performance' and 'consumer centricity', said an RBI statement.
Soldier killed in Pakistani firing on LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri
Defence ministry spokesman, Colonel Devender Anand said at about 3.30 p.m. on Friday Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district. Defence sources said Naib Subedar Ravinder Kumar was injured and later succumbed to the critical injuries sustained in the Pakistani firing.
Pradhan launches missed call facility for booking of LPG refills
Facility for booking LPG refill by giving a missed call on 8454955555 has been rolled out pan-India and for registering a new LPG connection has been rolled out in Bhubaneswar, informed the Minister. He said service for registration of LPG connections through missed-call will be available across India shortly.
India-UK flight services to resume from Jan 8: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Last month, these services were suspended to stop the spread of a mutant Covid-19 starin which was recently discovered in the UK. In a tweet, the minister said: "It has been decided that flights between India & UK will resume from 8 Jan 2021."
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine cleared by expert panel, DCGI nod awaited
According to official sources, the panel's recommendation, which came at its meeting here on Friday, has been sent to DCGI V.G. Somani for approval. The approval will pave the way for the vaccine's rollout in India, which also has the highest number of infections in the world, after the US. The rollout will begin from January 6, according to ministry sources.
India joins UNSC as world confronts changing reality
As a member, India will be able to push its agenda of promoting the ethos of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" -- the world is one family -- while being the leading voice on combating terrorism, and also confronting China's attempts to bring up Kashmir. During the crucial phase of the world emerging from the trauma and chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic to face change realities, New Delhi can help shape the new order.
Delhi Metro closes exit gates of 4 stations near India Gate
The DMRC is taking precautions following a Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) advisory. The DDMA on Thursday ordered the imposition of night curfew in the national capital on December 31 and January 1 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. The decision was taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus. However, the restriction is not applicable on interstate travel.
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