Kashmiris and those in solidarity with the residents of the Indian-administered region have called a new domicile policy by New Delhi “obnoxious” and “insulting.” Critics have also accused India of using oppressive measures against Kashmiris. New Delhi has recently announced new rules regarding Indian citizens living in Kashmir.
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Coronavirus: Modi “Living in a Fantasy World,” Says Opposition
In his third address to the nation, Prime Minster Narendra Modi urged Indians to switch off electric lights at 9 PM on Sunday for nine minutes, and light candles, earthen lamps, flash lights or lights from mobile phones while standing at their doorsteps or balconies. Opposition parties have strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi’s statements regarding the Coronavirus.
The Evolution of Women’s Cricket in India
The worldwide recognition of cricket as a sport needs no introduction. The global impact is beyond comprehension. Cricket is also a war of blood, sweat, and tears. Over the years, this game has evolved. 1970 is marked as the year when women officially stepped into the arena in India.
Timeline of the Rise in Women’s Cricket
It is common knowledge that even to this date in India, cricket remains a male-dominated sport. The Indian women cricket team rarely receive the accolades and recognition they deserve. Inspiring women to step out of their cocoons, in 1973, The Women’s Cricket Association of India was registered and Inter-state National Championships were being organized.
Coronavirus: China “Ready to Help” India with Ventilators
China said on Wednesday that it is ready to help India to meet the needs of ventilators in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis. However, China also said that its companies are facing difficulties due to needed imported parts. According to the news agency PTI, many countries, including the USA and India, are in need of ventilators to keep up with demand.
Top 10 Best Knee Replacement Surgeons in India
Knee replacement surgery is a very effective method to treat different types of knee problems. People suffering from severe knee joint pain and swelling get relief from knee replacement surgery. Also, this treatment procedure cures chronic pain that does not get well with medications and therapies.
Why You Need Knee Replacement Treatment?
The major reasons why you may need knee replacement surgery are as follows:
Coronavirus: Gujarat Mortality Rate Alarmingly High
Coronavirus infection has spread to 177 countries worldwide. More than 37,000 people have died. The total number of positive cases has crossed 772,000. In India, five patients infected with coronavirus have died in the westernmost state of Gujarat. However, this death toll is higher than most states, which have recorded more cases than Gujarat.
Coronavirus: Migrant Workers Attempt to Escape Lockdown in India
The lockdown situation issued by the Indian government in the fight against coronavirus has led to an indescribable and inhumane situation surrounding the desperate attempt of millions of migrant workers to return home. In the capital city of Delhi, many workers from different cities, like Kottayam, are trying to return to their villages.
Coronavirus: World Leaders Pledge to Fight Virus in Virtual G20 Summit
Officials from the G20 group held an emergency video conference Thursday, promising to work together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and provide greater financial support, particularly for developing economies. The US has taken a particularly hard hit, overtaking China and Italy for the highest number of cases, and reported record unemployment.
Coronavirus: India Under Lockdown, Spain Calls in NATO
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which will begin Wednesday. The lockdown, which began at midnight local time, will run for 20 days. In a televised address, Mr. Modi said “there will be a complete ban on travel outside the home.” Soon after the announcement, the country started buying necessities.
India Executes Four Men for 2012 Bus Rape and Murder
Four men convicted of gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student were executed at 5:30 AM local time in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. Mukesh Kumar, 32; Akshay Thakur, 31; Vinay Sharma, 26; and PawanGupta, 25; were found guilty of the “rarest of rare crimes” of rape and murder.
PM Modi Proposes Covid-19 Emergency Fund
Leaders of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)leaders held a video conference on Sunday evening to work out strategies for combating coronavirus. The meeting was held via videoconference at the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on behalf of India.
Coronavirus: 53 Indians Return from Iran
Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said 52 Indian students and one teacher had returned from Tehran and Shiraz, in Iran. The aircraft carrying the 53 passengers arrived at Jaisalmer Airport, in Rajasthan. All were rushed to the Army Wellness Center after a preliminary examination. Jaishankar said the Embassy officials and Iranian officials in Iran had worked very hard to get them back to India.
Coronavirus: India-Bangladesh Rail-Bus Service Blocked for One Month
Rail and bus services running between India and Bangladesh have been closed for a month. An advisory has been declared on this issue by the Union Home Ministry. As a result, the Maitri Express and Bandhan Express will be closed by Indian Railways from March 15 to April 15 (or later).
India Releases Influential Kashmiri Lawmaker, Farooq Abdullah
Influential Kashmiri lawmaker Farooq Abdullah was released from a seven-month detention Friday after the Indian government abolished Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and imposed various security restrictions. The article gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
How Rishikesh Became the Capital of Yoga Worldwide
It’s no new story that yoga was first introduced in India. People from all over the world visit this spiritual country to learn the holistic teachings of Yoga. The traditional art of Yoga has been kept alive for many centuries for the mental and physical well-being of people. So, long before people even had the idea of gym or fitness, Yoga was doing its part to maintain the wellness of people.
How to Get Insurance for iPhone in India?
According to Apple CEO Luca Maestri, as of January 2019, there were 900 million active iPhone users worldwide. Out of these, India accounted for less than 0.5% of users.
The premium pricing makes iPhones unaffordable for most individuals. Also, a large number of smartphone buyers resort to purchasing older models of iPhone when their prices decrease on the release of new generations. Even in these cases, the price tags of such iPhones are higher compared to their Android counterparts.
Coronavirus: Bangladesh Postpones Celebration, Modi’s Visit Deferred
Bangladesh has postponed the centenary celebrations of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth anniversary out of fears of the deadly coronavirus. India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was to be the keynote speaker at the ceremony. His visit has been “deferred.” Many events around the world are being canceled due to the spread of the virus around the world from China.
Mukesh Ambani Loses Asia’s Richest Man Title in Oil Rout
Indian company Reliance Industries owner and leading industrialist Mukesh Ambani was the richest man in Asia until yesterday, but what happened in one day that this crown disappeared from him? On Monday, Asia’s most common market share saw a sharp fall, and oil prices dropped significantly.
Coronavirus: EU-India Summit Postponed
The European Union and India announced the cancellation of their planned summit due to the threat of the coronavirus. Furthermore, voting on a joint resolution submitted by the European Parliament against a controversial law amending Indian citizenship will be deferred until March 31.
Mobile Phone Protective Cases Market Growing in Asia-Pacific, Despite Knock-offs
Demand for mobile phone protective cases continues to grow steadily in Asia Pacific, as more consumers move from basic mobiles to mid-tier smartphones. The Asia Pacific mobile phone protective case market is projected to grow through 2025. China will remain the largest market during the forecast period.
Interfaith Violence Sweeps India in Wake of CAA
India has been plunged into violent chaos this week, triggered by a controversial new citizenship law. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) grants citizenship to illegal immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who are members of certain religious minority groups. Muslims are specifically excluded from the act.
US Proposes Blue Dots Agreement to Counter One Belt One Road Initiative in Asia
This week there was a discussion in Russia about the possible countermeasures the US is planning against China’s One Belt One Road Initiative. Interestingly, due to the coronavirus and China, the stock markets are experiencing a turmoil.
The reason for the discussions is to develop additional strategies between Russia and China pertaining to the One Belt, One Road initiative, despite the virus outbreak. US Secretary Mike Pompeo also announced that US President Donald Trump has invited Southeast Asian leaders for a meeting in Las Vegas next month. The summit is supposed to take place March 12, 2020.
Dozens Dead in New Delhi Protests Against CAB
At least 24 people, including one policeman, have died in protests against a Indian citizenship law that have flared up since Monday in New Delhi. Dozens of injured people are still in hospitals. Local authorities expect the death toll to rise further. The riots of recent days are the most violent of recent months.
India Announces Gold Discovery in Uttar Pradesh
Indian government officials said on Saturday that India had discovered gold deposits with reserves of more than 3,000 tons in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state. India is the world’s second-largest consumer of gold, withdrawing two to three tons of gold each year, and relying on expensive imports to meet almost all local demand. Over the past decade, India has averaged 843 tons per year.
Best Destinations to Explore During Your Summer Trip in Maharashtra
Home to some of the most beautiful tourist destinations, travelers can experience a bit of each thing in the iconic state of Maharashtra. Summer is the ideal time for traveling around different places and spending your trips in Maharashtra will definitely be an exceptional one for sure! An easy to understand guide is a must for an enticing trip when you are traveling around an unknown destination.
India – the Global Leader in Freelance Global Gigs – Now Has Gigs that Can Be Sourced in Hindi / Bengali Languages
India contributes around 40% of the freelance jobs offered globally. In 2018, a Paypal article claimed an amazing one out of four freelancers are now from India. The country’s freelancers dominate software and related fields with India supplying around 50% of technology-based global freelance gigs. India contains a very large size of Millennials within a 15 million person skilled professional market– the majority below 40 years of age.
Coronavirus: Russia Closes Border with China, Virus Spreads to India and Philippines
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has announced that the country will close its 4,300 kilometer border with China for fear of the spread of the new coronavirus to the country. “The corresponding order was signed today, and it started being implemented. We will properly inform everyone of the measures linked to the closure of the border in the Far East region, as well as other measures by the government [to prevent the spread of the coronavirus],” Mishustin said.
Indians Commemorate Republic Day with Celebrations, Demonstrations
Indians celebrated Republic Day “with a grand display of military prowess, vibrant cultural diversity and socio-economic progress” on Sunday. Thousands of military personnel and spectators gathered for the annual military parade, and to greet President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi. India also demonstrated its military strength with missiles, tanks, rifle jets, Chinook and Apache helicopters. Apart from this, the parade also featured traditional dances from Indian areas, attended by hundreds of men, women, and children.
Airport Infrastructure Investment In India Market Expanding
Airports offer access to certain essential infrastructure and services that facilitate air transport. Airports also have a role to play in the economic development at a local, regional or national level. The effective and efficient development and functioning of airports is therefore imperative for the sustainable development of air transport and the economy.
Communal News Now Writes, Submits and Publishes Articles and News for Facebook News
Communal News (CN) has notched another milestone achievement. It is now being published on Facebook News. For the thousands of CN contributors, this is another venue in which your contributions to CN can be read. For Facebook readers, we have our new service at your Facebook News fingertips. Facebook News joins Communal News and Google News in delivering CN’s global fact-based news, often written by you the public. Along with the news service, CN is being published in over 100 global languages, on social media, and often finds advanced placement in organic search engines such as Google, Bing, Baidu, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo.
Can the Russian Low Cost Global Freelance Market Grow Its Population and Wealth?
The Russian population peaked 28 years ago at over 48 million, just after the USSR collapsed in 1991. Today the Russian population is about 144 million (the current population dos not include the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol). Domestic GDP per capita is under $12,000 per year. The Russian GDP per capita is equivalent to only 93% of the world average.
Russian computer usage is remarkably high at 71% (in 2016) and the Russian Global Gig Economy Index is 8th in growth at a strong 20%.
Bangladesh is Now Completely Open to the Freelance Global Gig Low Cost Marketplace
In 2019, the national freelance award went to M Shamir Hasan from Bangladesh. He, like millions of others from Bangladesh, started freelancing as a profession because he claims, “I wanted to support myself financially.” India, which almost completely surrounds Bangladesh (at one time they were part of the same country), has seen very strong growth in online freelancing. Many in India believe the following three things contributed to that country’s strong freelance growth:
India Passes Citizenship Bill Discriminating Against Muslims
India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narenda Modi, passed a bill called the Citizenship Amendment Bill which gave citizen rights to Hindus and other minorities but not to Muslims. Two hundred thousand Muslims live in India and have citizenship but they are only 20% of the population. They want equal rights and are demonstrating against this bill. Through this bill India controls immigration to prevent the nation from becoming Muslim.
Additional DNA Introduced During Bone Marrow Transplants Could Affect Court Evidence
Bone marrow transplants have been used for over 50 years. The first bone marrow transplant was performed in 1956 by Dr E. Donnall Thomas in Cooperstown, New York. This milestone involved identical twins, with bone marrow taken from the healthy twin, and given to the other, who had leukemia. However, this was from a related donor.
Pirates Attack Indian Oil Tanker, Take Hostages in Gulf of Guinea
Twenty Indians aboard an oil tanker, MV Duke, have been kidnapped by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, in West Africa, where piracy has been on the rise. One crew member on board, who is believed to be a Nigerian, was not kidnapped. The Indian Foreign Ministry has said that the issue is being handled by the relevant authorities. “Our mission in Abuja has taken up the matter with the Nigerian authorities, as well as authorities of the neighboring countries,” the Ministry said in a statement.
“Extremely Horrific” New Delhi Factory Fire Kills 43
At least 43 people were killed Sunday in a fire in a factory in central New Delhi, the capital city of India. The fire, which began at 5:30 AM (GMT), has already been controlled in an operation that, according to the local Fire Department, mobilized 25 vehicles. Police in the capital of India are investigating the cause of the fire. According to the latest balance, at least 16 people have been hospitalized so far, and 62 others have been rescued from inside the factory.
India Rape Victim Burned Alive by Gang of Men
A 23-year-old rape victim has died following injuries she sustained when she was set ablaze on her way to a court in the city of Unnao, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, authorities said on Saturday. The 23-year-old woman was heading to court to testify against her rapists when a group of men, including two of the suspects, attacked her and set her on fire. She had been threatened on several occasions since she reported the incident.
Pakistan Air Force Victory: Operation Swift Retort
The story starts on February 26, 2019 when the Indian Air Force violated Pakistan’s air space and dropped payloads in an empty forest that led to the loss of a beautiful jungle. The Indian Air Force did the same violation on Feb 27, but this time two Indian air force jets were shot down by Pakistan Air Force Squadron Leader Hassan Siddiqui and Nauman Ali Khan.
The Step-By-Step Process of Joining the Merchant Navy in India
Well, the life of a merchant navy officer is quite challenging. A merchant navy officer manages cargo, maintains the ship and gets an opportunity to explore different cultures. Now, it definitely sounds interesting, but they also spend six to seven months away from their family on a ship for the sake of their duty. However, they are provided with a vacation of three to four months so that they can balance the best of both worlds.
Bang! Russia Announces New Tokamak Prototype Near Completion – Part of Largest World Fusion Experiment
Russia just announced near completion of its own new tokamak prototype. Russia is one of the nations involved in the ITER experiment, the world’s largest fusion experiment. Each nation involved in the project has to have its own tokamak. The tokamak is one of several types of magnetic confinement devices being developed to produce controlled thermonuclear fusion power.
Kabul Car Bomb Kills At Least a Dozen
At least 12 реорlе wеrе kіllеd аnd ѕеvеn оthеrѕ wоundеd in a саr bomb explosion Wеdnеѕdау mоrnіng in Kаbul, Intеrіоr Mіnіѕtrу ѕроkеѕmаn Nusrat Rahimi ѕаіd. Rаhіmі explained that thе еxрlоѕіоn occurred аt 7:25 PM (2:55 GMT), іn thе ѕесtоr “BD15,” іn thе north of thе Afghаn capital nеаr thе Interior Mіnіѕtrу. Hе ѕаіd аll the dеаd were сіvіlіаnѕ. “This іѕ рrеlіmіnаrу information and wе will reveal more dеtаіlѕ later.”
Role of Putin’s Russia and BRICS Summit 2019
The 11th BRICS Summit will be held in Brasília, Brazil on November 13-14, 2019. This year’s BRICS slogan is “Economic Growth for an Innovative Future”. BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This year there will be two distinct differences:
1) Hightened security measures due to the unrest in South America. During the summit, the Brazilian military will be deployed to the area.
2) The partners from other nations will not be invited. Usually, partners are invited to the summit to ink trade deals and engage in additional open dialogue.
Cyclone Bulbul Kills 20, Displaces Millions
At lеаѕt 20 people died and mоrе thаn 2 mіllіоn spent оvеrnіght іn ѕhеltеrѕ аѕ a rеѕult of Cyclone Bulbul, which hіt thе соаѕtѕ of Indіа аnd Bangladesh with strong wіndѕ and hеаvу rаіn. Thе winds hіt 120 kіlоmеtеrѕ реr hоur Saturday nіght, forcing authorities tо сlоѕе роrtѕ аnd аіrроrtѕ іn both соuntrіеѕ. In thе state оf West Bеngаl, tеn реорlе died, according to tо the Press Truѕt, іnсludіng twо реорlе who wеrе kіllеd bу trees fеll оn thеіr homes, whіlе another dіеd of fаllіng brаnсhеѕ іn Cаlсаtа.
Narendra Modi Jets to Saudi Arabia to Talk Trade
Indian Prіmе Mіnіѕtеr Nаrеndrа Mоdі is gоіng tо Saudi Arabia оn a two-day tоur. He will rеасh Riyadh оn Oсtоbеr 28 and will mееt Sаudі Kіng Sаlmаn on October 29. The Prime Minister wіll also аddrеѕѕ thе Futurе Invеѕtmеnt Inіtіаtіvе Fоrum оrgаnіzеd bу the Sаudі Arаbіаn Gоvеrnmеnt Invеѕtmеnt Fund Agency, Sovereign Wеаlth Fund.
Bangladesh Forces Kill Indian Border Guard, Investigation Launched
An investigation has been launched from a high-level Bangladesh Border Guard on Friday, one day after an Indian border guard was killed in a shootout between the BGB and India’s Border Security Force (BSF). The shooting took place in the Padma River, in Bangladesh’s Rajshahi border. Officials say people across the border on the Padma River have been given the message that they have no reason to panic.
Xi Holds “Free and Frank Discussion” With Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Chinese President Xi Jinping in the scenic southern town of Chennai. The town has a historic old temple and is popular with tourists because it is suitable for surfing. In this seaside town, Xi and Modi held a few hours of one-on-one talks. Xi said on Saturday that he had a free and frank discussion with Modi.
India Pushes Ahead on Trade Deal, Despite Domestic Resistance
Despite domestic resistance, the Indian government is pressing forward in joining a free trade agreement with China. There are many people in India who are worried that cheap Chinese products will swallow domestic products within the framework of the proposed FTA.
CPEC, Kashmir on Khan’s Agenda in China
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Beijing on a visit to China. It is his third visit to the country since becoming Prime Minister. Hours before reaching the capital of China, a spokesman for the Pakistani military tweeted that Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa has reached a meeting with the Chinese military leadership. In the tweet, it was written that Bajwa will also attend the meeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Keqiang with Imran Khan.
With Indian Job Market Declining, Isn’t It Time for Indians to Look Into Virtual Cloud Freelance Jobs in the US. What an Opportunity!
Many skilled Indian professionals are finding ways through the internet to providing high-level, professional freelance gig services inside the United States. The jobs are Human Cloud virtual freelance gig jobs, where parties can live in their home country (such as India) but provide highly skilled services to American businesses.
Signed! India and Bangladesh in Memorandums on Water, Gas
On the third day of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to Delhi Sunday, Hasina inaugurated a drinking water project which will be supplied to Sabruma town in Tripura from Feni river water. However, the issues that many have been pressing in Bangladesh— such as India’s greater support for the Teesta river water sharing or Rohingya repatriation— have not seen signs of significant progress.
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