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Terrorist network in Afghanistan a matter of concern: NSA Doval
It is the first time that India was hosting a conference of top security officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan wherein the emerging security situation in Afghanistan and ways to deal with the threat of terrorism emanating from it were discussed. In the India-Central NSA level conference held in Delhi on Tuesday, Doval initiated by welcoming the National Security Advisors, Secretaries of the Security Councils of the countries.
Delhi's air continues to be 'very poor'
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 321 in the "very poor" category this morning. The concentration of both PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the environment was recorded at 321 and 196 respectively under "very poor" and "moderate" category respectively on Tuesday.
BJP projected to sweep Gujarat; tight contest in Himachal: Exit polls
In Himachal Pradesh, though, the exit polls have predicted a tight contest between incumbent BJP and opposition Congress, with the former holding slight edge. The NewsX-Jan Ki Baat exit poll has projected BJP to sweep the Gujarat Assembly elections by winning 117-140 seats in the 182-member state Assembly, while Congress is expected to win 34-51 seats, followed by AAP with 6-13 seats.
'Like Jarasandha, fake currency, terror financing should be cut into pieces', Centre to SC on DeMo
Attorney General (AG) R. Venkataramani, representing the Centre, contended before a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S.A. Nazeer that the court should take a macro view of the government's endeavours to counter fake currency, black money and terror financing, rather than looking at demonetisation as a stand-alone measure.
Deliberations on key issues commence at G2O Sherpa meeting in Udaipur
On Monday, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant highlighted India's role in providing a greater voice to the Global South and utilising its G20 Chairship to forge win-win collaborations between developing countries and advanced economies. Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth outlined key economic challenges facing the world today, and highlighted the need for collective efforts by the G20 to respond to them.
India is in denial of genocide of Kashmiri Pandits, says report
A three-member fact-finding delegation comprising Rahul Kaul, Amit Raina and Vithal Chodwdhary was nominated by frontline Kashmiri Pandit organisations like Panun Kashmir, Roots in Kashmir and Youth 4 Panun Kashmir. The brief of the committee was to visit the camps of PM Package employees in the Valley, employees serving and families living in the Valley and PM Package employees protesting in Jammu.
'We have concerns...': Jaishankar on Indian baby in German foster care
The German authorities had taken one-and-a-half year old Ariha Shah under their care, alleging sexual harrasment by the child's parents. "A specific issue, which came up... This relates to a child called Ariha Shah. We have concerns that the child should be in a linguistic, religious, cultural and social environment. This is her right," Jaishankar said addressing a joint press conference with Baerbock.
Indian Navy's 1st Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft to be launched on Dec 16
Though only 77.6 meters long and 10.5 meters wide, this vessel will pack a punch and be capable of hunting down and neutralising the enemy submarines lurking close to India's coast. After her launch, the ship will get outfitted with deck equipment, sensors and weapons systems before being delivered to the Navy.
Delhi's air quality improves marginally to 'very poor' category
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 340 in the "very poor" category this morning. The concentration of both PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the environment was recorded at 340 and 204 respectively under "very poor" and "poor category" respectively.
PM Modi thanks world leaders for supporting India's G20 Presidency
Responding to a tweet by Biden, the Prime Minister said: "Thank you @POTUS. Your valued support will be a source of strength for India's G-20 Presidency. It is important we all work together to build a better planet." Responding to a tweet by Macron, Modi wrote: "Thank you, my dear friend @EmmanuelMacron! I look forward to consulting you closely during India's G20 Presidency, as we work to focus the world's attention on the issues that affect humanity as a whole."
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