Farmer unions announce “kisan mahapanchayats” across India
Samkyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) said that its teams are planning to organize programs of state-wise mahapanchayats. The Samkyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of…
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Dominican PM thanks Modi for Covid-19 vaccines
Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and his cabinet colleagues formally received the vaccines from Douglas–Charles Airport, Dominica. Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit thanked India and…
Twitter suspends over 500 accounts following Indian govt directive
Twitter suspended several accounts but did not block accounts of news media entities, journalists, activists, and politicians. On Wednesday, social media platform Twitter suspended over…
Protesting farmers announce “rail roko” or railway blockade on Feb 18
Farmers protesting against the Indian government’s three new farm laws are further intensifying their agitation. In a statement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Wednesday announced…
Indian pharmaceutical plans to manufacture 600 million Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine doses annually
Managing Director of Indian pharmaceutical company Biological E Ltd on Wednesday told Reuters that the company is looking to contract-manufacture around 600 million Johnson and…
Police arrests Deep Sidhu, an accused in the Republic Day violence
On Tuesday, the Delhi Police arrested Punjabi actor and activist Deep Sidhu who was allegedly involved in the violence and vandalism at Red Fort on…
Farmer unions write to UNHRC over farmers’ arrest and internet suspension
Farmer unions through their legal cell wrote to the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on the issues of farmers’ arrest and internet suspension at…
Afghanistan receives 500,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses from India
On Sunday, Afghanistan received 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine Covishield from India under the Vaccine Maitri initiative. The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine Covishield is developed by…
Twitter responds to Indian govt’s directive to block 1,178 handles
The Indian government has warned Twitter that penal action would be taken if the company fails to comply with the government’s directive. On Monday, the…
Modi speaks to Biden, says “committed to rule-based international order”
During a telephonic conversation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US President Joe Biden and took the opportunity to invite him and First Lady Dr…