Monday, 30 January 2023

Uttarakhand Republic Day Parade Tableau Adjudged Best, Says State

Uttarakhand's tableau was adjudged as the best float at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path, the state government said on Monday.

Congratulating the people of the state for the historic achievement, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "It is a moment of glory for all of us." The 'Manaskhand' tableau -- showcased the proposed Manaskhand corridor project, a brainchild of Dhami. The project will link all major temples of the Kumaon region and develop them along the lines of the Char Dham in the Garhwal region.

It was historic as the tableau was adjudged the best among tableaux that took part in the first Republic Day parade after the revamping and renaming of Rajpath as Kartavya Path, the state government said in an official release. In the 'Puranas', Garhwal is referred to as Kedarkhand and Kumaon as Manaskhand, the chief minister said in the statement.

The tableau featured the Jageshwar Temple in the midst of Deodar trees, the Corbett National Park, and animals and birds unique to Uttarakhand, besides the famous Aipan art.

The Centre is yet to formally announce the list of winners for this year's parade.



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BJP To Take Out 'Janandolan Yatra' Across Delhi In March

With an eye on the 2024 general elections and the Delhi assembly polls the following year, the city BJP unit will take out a 'Janandolan Yatra' across the national capital in March to reach out to voters.

Besides telling voters about the work done by the Modi government, the yatra will focus on how the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) dispensation in Delhi has failed to address issues like pollution even after being in power for almost eight years, a senior BJP leader said.

The 'Janandolan Yatra' in March will cover all the 70 assembly constituencies and see the participation of party leaders and workers from the respective areas and state office-bearers, a senior Delhi BJP functionary said.

Senior leaders including Union Minister Anurag Thakur had called upon Delhi unit workers to start preparations for the Lok Sabha elections and to uproot the Kejriwal government in the 2025 assembly polls.

"There are 13,000 polling booths in Delhi and the 'Janandolan Yatra' will go to each of them to tell people about the Modi government's various development and welfare initiatives in Delhi.

"It will also focus on how the AAP government has failed to address real issues like water supply, infrastructure, transport and pollution, among others, despite being in power for nearly eight years," said a senior Delhi BJP leader.

The participants of the yatra will tour every constituency on two-wheelers for maximum coverage, he said.

To strengthen ward and booth-level organisations, the BJP will form working groups for better coordination in the execution of party programmes and campaigns.

"The ward and booth-level committees will also be expanded by including 'panna pramukhs'. These committees will have 250-300 members after the inclusion of 'panna pramukhs'," the party leader said.

A 'panna pramukh' or person in-charge of a page of the voters' list is the first point of contact for most voters in the BJP's election management machinery.

The BJP will also carry out a verification exercise to ascertain the number of active 'panna pramukhs', they said.

The BJP won all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi in 2014 and 2019. It's looking to repeat the performance in 2024.

The party, despite facing strong anti-incumbency, performed reasonably well in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections in December last year, winning 104 of the 250 wards.

According to BJP leaders, the 2025 Delhi assembly polls will be the party's real test.

The AAP registered massive victories in 2015 and 2020 in Delhi, winning 67 and 62 of the 70 assembly seats, respectively.



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Japan Nuclear Power Plant Shut Down Automatically, No Radiation Rise Seen

A reactor at a Japanese nuclear power plant automatically shut down on Monday after an alert, but no radiation rise was detected and regulators said they were investigating the cause.

The reactor at the Takahama power plant in central Fukui region halted at around 3:20 pm (0620 GMT) after an alarm warning of a rapid decrease in the number of neutrons, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA).

But the NRA said in a statement that the "reactor is cooling normally" and "there is no impact on the surrounding environment", as no abnormalities in radioactive levels were detected.

Operator Kansai Electric Power Co said in a statement it was still investigating the cause.

Fukui regional officials also said it was unclear what had caused the alarm to go off, according to public broadcaster NHK, though they noted there were no abnormalities in reactor temperature or pressure.

The reactor, one of four at the Takahama plant, only restarted operations late last year after routine inspections.

There are 33 reactors in Japan, but fewer than a third are back in action more than a decade after a deadly tsunami in March 2011 caused a meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Not all are operational year-round, and the country is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels.

With Japan facing its most severe energy crisis in decades, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in August that the country should consider building next-generation nuclear reactors.



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"India Is Built With Love, Truth, Non-Violence": Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday while presiding over the concluding day of Bharat Jodo Yatra said that "this country is built with love, truth and non-violence, and Congress will preserve this."

Priyanka Gandhi said, "My brother has been walking for four-five months. Earlier I used to think that the journey was very long, how would it be possible, for people would welcome him with an open heart or not? But wherever Rahul Gandhi's Yatra went, people welcomed him a lot with love."

"In this country, people have a passion for non-violence, for the constitution. I thank the people of Jammu & Kashmir because the people here have supported us wholeheartedly. When Rahul Gandhi was coming to Kashmir, he sent a message to me and my mother Sonia Gandhi and said, " I am feeling very good that I am going to my home," she added.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday hoisted the National flag in Srinagar at the party office in Srinagar.

The tricolour was hoisted in the presence of party MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

Today marks the culmination of the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Srinagar had received heavy rain and snowfall on Sunday night and photographs from this morning showed the Gandhi siblings playing with snow at the Congress party headquarters.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh shared a photograph of himself with party colleague Digvijay Singh. Ramesh tweeted, "The Do Bechare... residents of Container #12 and #14 saying farewell at the end of #BharatJodoYatra in a snowy Srinagar to their abodes for the last 135 days."

Previously Rahul Gandhi had also unfurled the national flag at Lal Chowk in Srinagar as the Bharat Jodo Yatra entered its last leg in the union territory on Sunday.

The Bharat Jodo Yatra, which started in Kanyakumari on September 7 concludes today January 30 in Srinagar after covering 3,970 km, 12 states, and two Union territories.

The Congress has extended invitations to 21 political parties for its concluding function at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium here.



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शेफाली, श्वेता और पार्शवी आईसीसी की अंडर-19 महिला टी20 विश्व कप की सर्वश्रेष्ठ टीम में शामिल

भारत की अंडर-19 महिला टी20 विश्व कप जीतने वाली टीम की तीन सदस्यों कप्तान शेफाली वर्मा, उनकी सलामी जोड़ी श्वेता सहरावत और प्रतिभावान लेग स्पिनर पार्श्वी चोपड़ा को सोमवार को आईसीसी ने टूर्नामेंट की सर्वश्रेष्ठ टीम में शामिल किया.

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India vs Australia: लैबुशेन ने भारत के लिए कसी कमर, बैग में भरकर ला रहे खास सामान, टेस्‍ट सीरीज में कोहराम मचाने की है तैयारी

India vs Australia Test Series : भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के बीच बॉर्डर-गावस्‍कर ट्रॉफी (Border–Gavaskar Trophy) की शुरुआत 9 फरवरी से होगी. इस सीरीज में 4 टेस्‍ट मैच खेले जाएंगे. ऑस्ट्रेलियाई टीम 1 फरवरी को भारत आ जाएगी.

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IND vs NZ: गिल या ईशान…किसकी जगह मिलना चाहिए पृथ्वी शॉ को मौका, दिग्‍गज ने बता दिया नाम

India vs Newzealand 3rd T20 : भारत और न्‍यूजीलैंड के बीच टी20 सीरीज का तीसरा और निर्णायक मैच 1 फरवरी को अहमदाबाद में खेला जाएगा. दोनों टीमें 1-1 मैच जीतकर सीरीज में बराबरी पर हैं.

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Sunday, 29 January 2023

धोनी के पास कौन सी जादू की छड़ी थी जिससे रोहित-विराट रह गए महरूम, अश्विन ने दिया जवाब

महेंद्र सिंह धोनी (MS Dhoni) ने साल 2007 में टी20 विश्‍व कप भारत को जिताया. इसके बाद 2011 में 50 ओवरों का विश्‍व कप भी भारत ने माही के नेतृत्‍व में ही जीता. फिर साल 2013 में टीम इंडिया आईसीसी चैंपियन ट्रॉफी की विजेता बनी थी.

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Made-in-India Weapon Systems Highlight Of Army's Annual Demonstration

Indigenously manufactured weapon systems were the highlight of the Indian Army's 'Exercise Topchi', an annual firepower demonstration and training exercise conducted at the School of Artillery in Devlali here on Sunday.

The mega event took place under the stewardship of Lt Gen S Harimohan Iyer, AVSM, Commandant School of Artillery and Col Commandant Regiment of Artillery.

"The event shows the capability of the Indian artillery. This year, we have stressed on 'Atmanirbharata' (self-reliance). All the gun systems and other equipment displayed today, showcase the capacity of the Indian industry," Lt Gen Iyer said.

The guns and other systems be it the K-9 Vajra, Dhanush system or M777 gun system, all have been assembled in India, he said.

The SWATHI radar system, remotely-piloted vehicles have been made in India and it is on par with any such system across the world, the Army official said.

"I am glad that we are moving towards 'Atmanirbharata' with enthusiasm and the Indian Army and Regiment of Artillery is ready to face any challenge," Lt Gen Iyer told reporters.

Dhanush gun system arrived four months ago and at the end of the year, five regiments of Dhanush will be included in the Indian Artillery, he added.

This edition of "Exercise Topchi" showcased the integrated employment of firepower and surveillance assets to include guns, mortars, rockets, drones, and aviation assets.

In line with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', the highlight of the exercise was display and firing by indigenously manufactured artillery equipment viz K-9 Vajra, Dhanush, Indian field gun (IFG)/ light field gun (LFG) system and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers.

The event was witnessed by student officers of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Defence Services Technical Staff Course, Pune, Nepal Army Command & Staff College and civil administration officers.



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म्‍हारी छोरियां के छोरों से कम हैं…भारत की जीत पर रोहित-विराट भी हुए गदगद…क्रिकेट जगत ने यूं किया रिएक्‍ट

Women U19 T20 World Cup 2023 : साउथ अफ्रीका में पहला महिला टी20 वर्ल्‍ड कप 2023 आयोजित किया गया. शेफाली वर्मा की लीडरशिप में भारत की टीम मैदान में उतरी. फाइनल में इंग्‍लैंड को सात विकेट से हराकर भारत चैंपियन बना.

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US H-1B Visa Applications, For Skilled Workers, To Begin From March 1

The highly anticipated H-1B visa filing season for fiscal 2023-24 will officially begin on March 1 when the US immigration agency will start accepting applications for skilled foreign workers visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals.

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, it will accept applications between March 1 and March 17 petitions for H-1B visas that allow them to work and live in the US for up to six years in specialised fields such as technology, engineering, and medicine.

After six years, it opens up pathways to permanent residency or Green Card.

"If we receive enough registrations by March 17, we will randomly select registrations and send selection notifications via users' myUSCIS online accounts. If we do not receive enough registrations, all registrations that were properly submitted in the initial registration period will be selected," the USCIS said.

"We intend to notify account holders by March 31," a media release said. The USCIS said it would release additional information in the coming weeks.

The H-1B visa allocations are capped at 85,000 visas per year, with 20,000 of those set aside for workers holding advanced degrees from US institutions.

The remaining 65,000 visas are awarded through a lottery system, making the competition for H-1B visas fierce.

The high demand for H-1B visas has led to calls for reforms to the programme, with many advocating for an increase in the number of visas available and a simplification of the application process.

Proponents argue that the H-1B programme is crucial for maintaining the United States' position as a global leader in technology and innovation, while also supporting the country's economy.



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IND vs ENG Final: शेफाली वर्मा को मिल गया मनचाहा बर्थडे गिफ्ट, तिरंगे के साथ मनाया जश्न

अंडर 19 महिला टी20 वर्ल्ड कप में भारत की विजय हुई है. इस जीत के साथ टीम की कप्तान शेफाली वर्मा का बर्थडे गिफ्ट भी मिल चुका है. टीम इंडिया ने इंग्लैंड को फाइनल में 7 विकेट से शिकस्त दी है.

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Saturday, 28 January 2023

UN General Assembly President's 3-Day India Visit Begins Tomorrow

President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Csaba Korosi will arrive in India on a three-day visit on Sunday, during which he is expected to discuss with his Indian interlocutors ways to deal with various challenges facing the globe.

It will be Csaba Korosi's first bilateral visit to any country since he assumed the UNGA presidency in September 2022, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, announcing his trip.

Csaba Korosi is scheduled to witness the "Beating the Retreat" ceremony at the historic Vijay Chowk in the heart of New Delhi.

The president of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (PGA) will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on key multilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.

"The PGA's visit to India will be an opportunity to exchange views on global challenges that the United Nations is currently seized with," the MEA said in a statement.

"It would help reinforce India's abiding commitment to multilateralism, including through its ongoing G20 Presidency, and how it would address these global challenges meaningfully for a better future for the Global South," it added.

Csaba Korosi has already outlined five priorities for his UNGA presidency, which include standing firm on basic principles of the UN charter, making significant and measurable progress in sustainability transformation, enhancing the role of science in decision making and increasing solidarity to better endure new chapters of crises facing the world.

"Given the PGA's strong interest in India's expertise in water management and experience in SDGs (sustainable development goals), he would also be interacting with senior officials of NITI Aayog and India's G20 Presidency team to explore the scaling up of India's best practices," the MEA said.

On January 30, Csaba Korosi will deliver a public address at the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) on his presidency theme of "Solutions through Solidarity, Sustainability and Science in the UN".

The UNGA president will travel to Bengaluru on January 31, where his engagements include an interaction with scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and a field visit to an IISc-led water conservation project.

Csaba Korosi is also expected to visit development projects in and around Bengaluru and interact with the UN-India country team, the MEA said.

The governor of Karnataka would be hosting a dinner in his honour, it added.



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"My Gut Says We'll Fight In 2025": US General On War With China

A four-star US Air Force general said in a memo that his gut told him the United States would fight China in the next two years, comments that Pentagon officials said were not consistent with American military assessments.

"I hope I am wrong," General Mike Minihan, who heads the Air Mobility Command, wrote to the leadership of its roughly 110,000 members. "My gut tells me will fight in 2025."

The letter was dated February 1 but had been sent out on Friday.

The general's views do not represent the Pentagon but show concern at the highest levels of the US military over a possible attempt by China to exert control over Taiwan, which China claims as a territory.

Both the United States and Taiwan will hold presidential elections in 2024, potentially creating an opportunity for China to take military action, Minihan wrote.

"These comments are not representative of the department's view on China," a US defense official said.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said earlier this month he seriously doubted that ramped up Chinese military activities near the Taiwan Strait were a sign of an imminent invasion of the island by Beijing.

China has stepped up its diplomatic, military and economic pressure in recent years on the self-governed island to accept Beijing's rule. Taiwan's government says it wants peace but will defend itself if attacked.

Reuters reviewed a copy of Minihan's memo, which was first reported by NBC News.

In response to a request for comment, Air Force Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said in a statement that military competition with China is a central challenge.

"Our focus remains on working alongside allies and partners to preserve a peaceful, free and open Indo-Pacific," he said.



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Big Bash League: IPL में लगातार 3 गोल्‍डन डक, अब स्‍टीव स्मिथ पर पड़ा भारी, छुड़ा दिए सिडनी सिक्‍सर्स के छक्‍के

Big Bash League: बिग बैश लीग के क्वालीफायर मुकाबले में पर्थ स्कोर्चस (Perth Scorchers) ने सिडनी सिक्सर्स (Sydney Sixers) को 7 विकेट से हरा दिया. इस जीत के साथ पर्थ स्कोर्चस बीबीएल (BBL) के फाइनल में पहुंच गई. वहीं, सिडनी सिक्सर्स के पास फाइनल में जगह बनाने का एक और मौका है.

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"Release Them": Relatives Of Gaza Hostages Break Into Israeli Parliament Panel

A group of relatives of Israelis held hostage by Palestinian gunmen in Gaza rushed into a parliamentary committee session in Jerusalem on Mo...