Author: Starvision Desk

Acknowledging India’s contribution Melissa Fleming, the Global Communications under-secretary-general, tweeted on Monday: “We are grateful to @IndiaUNNewYork and @ruchirakamboj for their generous investment in our @UNinHindi service to bring UN news and stories to Hindi speaking audiences in India and beyond.”India’s Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj, who gave her the cheque last Friday, said in a statement that New Delhi “will continue to promote the use of the Hindi language in the United Nations”.”Efforts of the United Nations to mainstream and consolidate news and multimedia content in Hindi language have been appreciated in India and in countries where a Hindi-speaking population…

Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, said all those present at the meeting expressed their wonder at the development work done by the Modi government in the last nine years.He said that leaders of the 39 parties had assured the Prime Minister that he would return to power after the 2024 polls.He said that the alliance can now win the 330 seats it has at present and in the coming days, this number will only increase and the BJP-led alliance will notch a record-breaking victory in 2024.–IANSstp/vd

The move came after snakes were spotted near the flood relief camps after which the Forest Department issued a helpline number — 1800118600 — for public assistance.”Humans and other living things are in danger due to the water crisis. Due to their constant presence in water, snakes are also experiencing problems and are looking for a safe haven. They are going inside the homes in such a situation. “In addition, there have been reports of snakes being spotted close to the relief camps on the banks of Yamuna, for which the forest department has been directed to take immediate action.…

Leaders of the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) on Tuesday met Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the presence of ministers and MLAs belonging to both communities.The leaders of COCOMI, owing up moral responsibility, expressed regret over the brutal killing of M. Lucy (Maring Naga) on Saturday at Sawombung in Imphal and tendered sincere apology before the Naga delegates led by the UNC.Condemning the killing of the Naga woman, the Chief Minister has assured that severe punishment would be given to the perpetrators.A joint statement of COCOMI and UNC said that it was…

Thakur also said that OTTs must reflect the collective conscience of the country and provide a healthy viewing experience for people of all age groups.After the meeting with the representatives of top OTT platforms, Thakur tweeted: “Interacted with the representatives of leading OTT platforms today on various issues including content regulation, user experience, enhancing accessibility for the specially-abled and overall growth and innovation of the sector.”He asserted that OTT platforms have revolutionised the way we consume content, spurred new talent and showcased regional content at a global scale.”OTT players have a responsibility of ensuring that their platforms don’t not propagate…

Mohammad Ashfaq, a local resident, was apprehended on Monday for allegedly committing theft. On Tuesday, when people received the sudden and unexpected news of his death, they came out on the streets and blocked the vehicular movement along with Ashfaq’s body for almost an hour.The protesters claimed that Ashfaq died after he was thrashed in police custody.According to sources, Ashfaq was taken to a hospital on Tuesday by the police. The protesters also claimed that the police personnel left after bringing him to hospital where it was found that the youth had already died.The police have not commented on the…

The outfit filed a complaint with the Gurugram police commissioner as well as Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, warning of demonstration if the authorities concerned fail to take appropriate action against such restaurants.Social activist Kulbhushan Bhardwaj said that the matter came to the fore after a food blogger advertised beef served in Chinese and Korean restaurants at the South Point Mall in Sector 53 on his Instagram account. The blogger has two lakh subscribers.”We filed a complaint with sufficient proof that beef is being served at these Chinese and Korean restaurants at South Point Mall, which has been submitted…

A bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that the writ petition was not appropriate at this stage and advised Pernod Ricard to approach the appellate authority under the excise law to address its concerns. The company’s application for an L1 license was rejected by the Department of Excise on April 13 due to ongoing investigations related to the violation of the Delhi government’s excise policy. Pernod Ricard India is accused of providing financial support to some of its retailers in Delhi to increase the stock of its brands. In November of the previous year, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested…

While China stated that the G20 FMCBG meeting was not the right forum to discuss geopolitical issues, Russia dissociated itself from the status of the document.The outcome document deplored “in the strongest terms the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine and demands its complete and unconditional withdrawal from the territory of Ukraine. Most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and stressed that it is causing immense human suffering and exacerbating existing fragilities in the global economy constraining growth, increasing inflation, disrupting supply chains, heightening energy and food insecurity, and elevating financial stability risks”. “The use or threat of…

Old Trafford (Manchester), July 18 (IANS) Fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green and pace Josh Hazlewood made their return as Australia announced their Playing XI for the fourth match of the ongoing Ashes 2023 series, with visitors to go into a Test without a specialist spinner for the first time in over a decade. Scott Boland and Todd Murphy make way for Green and Hazlewood from the side that lost by three wickets at Headingley.Fit-again Green, who missed the Leeds Test with a hamstring injury, has been listed to bat at seven, behind Mitch Marsh at No.6, with wicketkeeper Alex Carey to…