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Pakistan accepts LeT terrorist's body for 1st time in over 3 decades
On Monday, the body of Tabarak Hussain, 32, of Sabzkot village of Kotli in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), was handed over by the Indian Army to their Pakistani counterparts at the Chakan Da Bagh crossing point on the Lne of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. The hand over was carried out in the presence of civil and police officers. Hussain had died of heart failure in the Rajouri Army Hospital two days ago.
'Kartavya Path', the new name of refurbished Central Vista Avenue
The Central Vista Avenue includes the Rajpath and the India Gate lawns. While there was no official name such as 'Central Vista Avenue', sources claimed that it was conceptualised as a project as part of the Central Vista redevelopment plan. The Central Vista Avenue with added new public amenities making the avenue safer and more accessible for all is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina begins India trip with Nizamuddin Dargah visit
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visit to the shrine on April 9, 1981 gave her the strength to return to her homeland and bring her father's assassins to justice. During that visit, she was given a document written by her father during his visit to the shrine on April 9, 1946 and still cherishes that moment.'
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Liz Truss on being chosen the next British PM
In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished her the very best for assuming the new role and responsibilities. Earlier in the day, Liz Truss - United Kingdom's foreign secretary - was announced the victor of the contest for the Conservative Party leader. She defeated former Chancellor of Exchequer Rishi Sunak, thus paving the way for her to become the next UK Prime Minister.
Refurbished Central Vista Avenue with added new amenities set to be inaugurated
The Central Vista Avenue Refurbishment Project modernised the avenue while restoring elements with heritage value. A senior official of the Ministry of Urban affairs said that 74 historic light poles, and all chain links have been restored, upgraded, and reinstalled on site. More than 900 new light poles have been added wherever necessary to ensure that the space is always safe for visitors.
Amid Chinese assertion, Hasina's India visit is likely to shape South Asia
"Therefore, the visit (of Hasina) is critical as her moves will be carefully scrutinised back home and the same will have huge ramifications in the region as global geopolitics today offer a different and an enhanced degree of challenges," a foreign policy expert based in Dhaka told India Narrative.
India logs 5,910 new Covid cases, 16 deaths
In the same period, the country has recorded 16 more Covid related deaths, taking the national fatalities tally to 5,28,007 as per the report. Meanwhile, the active caseload has come down to 53,974 cases, accounting for 0.12 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 7,034 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,38,80,464. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.69 per cent.
Hasina to sign 7 deals, MoUs in India visit, border management priority
The Rohingya issue may find prominence in their talks and Bangladesh is keen on cooperation in energy and food security with India, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr A.K. Abdul Momen said in a media briefing on Sunday.The visit is seen as significant amid the Ukraine crisis, global economic downturn and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as the two South Asian neighbors seek enhanced cooperation to overcome the challenges.
India-China - an escalating dispute since 1962
Even as the two countries on the global platforms have underlined the need to maintain a meaningful bilateral relation, tensions do keep up surfacing intermittently. In the last eight years, since the BJP-led NDA came to power at Centre, the two countries held at least 22 rounds of bilateral talks but still their relations remain tense.
'Black Panther' jets to be INS Vikrant's primary fighters
The aircraft has been in service with the Indian Air Force for decades. The aircraft carrier can accommodate up to 35 aircraft. The naval MiG-29 jet, called MiG-29K, will operate from INS Vikrant in anti-air, anti-surface, and land attack roles. The MiG-29K is an all-weather fighter capable of exceeding twice the speed of sound - or Mach 2. It can pull up to eight times the force of gravity and reach altitudes of over 65,000 feet.
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