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Indian communication satellite to be launched by Arianespace on Wednesday
The two satellites weighing cumulatively 10,863 kg will be flown by Ariane 5 rocket early June 22 from the spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, said Arianespace. GSAT-24 built by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is a 24-Ku band communication satellite weighing 4,180 kg with pan India coverage for meeting the direct-to-home (DTH) application needs.
India reports considerable decline in fresh Covid cases
In the same period, 17 fatalities took the nationwide death toll to 5,24,890. Meanwhile, the active caseload has risen to 79,313 cases, accounting for 0.18 per cent of the total positive cases. Recovery of 7,293 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,27,15,193. Consequently, the recovery rate stands at 98.61 per cent.
India rejects OIC criticism, warns against ignoring hate aimed at Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism
"It's time that UN member states condemned hatred against non-Abrahamic religions as well and stop from being selective in combating religiophobias," India's Permanent Representative T. S. Tirumurti told the General Assembly on Monday. "There cannot be double standards on religiophobias if you truly want to combat hate," he said at the informal high-level meeting commemorating the first International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
PM Modi inaugurates 8th International Yoga Day at Mysuru, says Yoga is 'way of life'
"Yoga is not a part of life, it is a way of life," Modi said. He added, "Yoga is ensuring the universal health. Yoga which was practiced in houses and spiritual centres is now being seen around the world. It has become natural human spirit." The spirit of yoga was not diminished during the two years of Covid-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister said.
Army issues notification for Agniveer recruitment amid protest
As per the notification, the registration for the recruitment rallies will start from July. "The registrations will be opened from July onwards by the respective Army Recruitment Offices (ARO) for Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Technical (aviation/ammunition examiner), Agniveer clerk/store keeper technical.
Prophet row: Nupur Sharma seeks time from Kolkata Police to appear for questioning
Sharma, who was supposed to be present at Narkeldanga Police station in Kolkata on Monday, emailed the request. The city police are yet to decide over their next course of action. On June 13, Kolkata Police issued summons to Nupur Sharma under Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, asking her to be present at Narkeldanga Police under Eastern Suburban Division of Kolkata police on June 20.
India reports 12,781 fresh Covid cases, 18 deaths
In the same period, the country has reported 18 more Covid deaths, taking the nationwide death toll to 5,24,873. Meanwhile, the active caseload of the country has risen to 76,700 cases, accounting for 0.18 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 8,537 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,27,07,900. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.61 per cent.
India, Bangladesh should work together for crime-free border: Jaishankar
Addressing the 7th Joint Consultative Commission meeting with Bangladesh, he said: "Today Bangladesh is our largest development partner, it is our largest trade partner in the region, it is our largest visa operation overseas. And that really underlines every aspect of our cooperation. And we in turn, are your largest export destination in Asia. I am glad to see that your exports have doubled to $2 billion this year."
No Agnipath rollback, govt says concessions not a reaction to protest
Lt Gen Puri was addressing a Joint military briefing on Agnipath recruitment scheme with Air Marshal S.K. Jha, Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi and LG C. Bansi Ponnappa. Lt Gen Puri said that this reform was long pending. "We want to bring youthfulness and experience with this reform.
IAF releases details on Agnipath recruitment scheme
The process for the recruitment will begin from June 24. The IAF document lists the eligibility, educational qualification, medical standards, assessment, leave, remuneration, life insurance cover, etc., among many other factors. As the recruitment process is also open to those below 18 years, the enrolment form will need to be signed by the parents for those aspirants who are below 18 years of age, the IAF notification said.
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