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INTERNATIONAL Iran to continue nuclear enrichment despite U.S. move-parliament speaker The United States acted on Friday to force Iran to stop producing low-enriched uranium and expanding its only nuclear power plant, intensifying a campaign aimed at halting Tehran’s ballistic missile programme and curbing its regional power. Under the (nuclear accord) Iran can produce … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World Press Freedom Day -3 May World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. This year’s theme “Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation” According to the Press Freedom index 2019, India ranked 140 out of … Read more
INTERNATIONAL India decide to not join China’s Belt and Road Initiative over sovereignty concerns India skipped China’s 2nd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) over its objection to $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Belt and Road Initiative is a global development strategy adopted by the … Read more
INTERNATIONAL India, France to hold anti-submarine drills off Djibouti India and France will hold anti-submarine warfare games off Djibouti coast near the Horn of Africa, as part of the 17th edition of the bilateral Varuna exercise series. Under the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) signed as part of its foreign cooperation initiatives, the Indian Navy … Read more
ASSAM State facing shortage of security forces At a time when vested interest groups are trying to create divide in the society, particularly with the process of updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) nearing completion, the State Government is facing serious problems due to severe shortage of force. The problem is likely … Read more
ASSAM Bihu to be taught in Assam schools, colleges at HS level Assam’s biggest festival, Bihu, which is a symbol of harmony, is set to be included in the academic curriculum of senior secondary classes from the 2020 academic session. The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) has roped in Bihu exponents and … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Economist Intelligence Unit set to bring down Indias growth outlook for 2019-20 Both Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI)earlier this month cut their 2019-20 growth projection for India to 7.2 per cent from 7.4 per cent earlier, blaming rising risks to global economic growth as well as weakening domestic investment activity. … Read more
INTERNATIONAL International Dance Day: 29 April 2019 International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO. The event takes place every year on 29th April, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World Veterinary Day 2019 is observed on 28th April The World Veterinary Day 2019is observed on 28th April. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society. The theme for the day is the Value of Vaccination. The day is initiated by the World Veterinary Association. The World Veterinary Association (WVA)will … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April World Intellectual Property Day observed across the globe on 26 April. Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names and images used in commercial activities. The day is observed across the world to spread awareness about the … Read more