Day: January 21, 2021

UP: Missing man's body recovered from car found in canal

Haridwar body launches drive to distribute Gangajal, religious literature among devotees

3:58 pm January 21, 2021

Dehradun: A Haridwar-based organisation has launched a campaign to distribute the holy water of the Ganga and religious literature among people who may not be able to visit the city for the upcoming Kumbh fair due to the coronavirus restrictions. The Shantikunj launched the campaign, ”Aapke Dwar Pahuncha Haridwar” (Haridwar comes to your doorstep), on the occasion […]

Nepal and Bangladesh receive Coronavirus vaccines sent by India

3:54 pm January 21, 2021

New Delhi: Bangladesh and Nepal on Thursday received COVID-19 vaccines from India under grants assistance. ”Nepal receives Indian vaccines. Putting neighbours first, putting people first!,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Twitter. ”Touchdown in Dhaka. #VaccineMaitri reaffirms the highest priority accorded by India to relations with Bangladesh,” he said in another tweet, along with a photograph of Air India flight that carried the consignments to Dhaka. […]

Biden’s inaugural address written by Indian-American earns praise for its powerful message

3:49 pm January 21, 2021

Washington : US President Joe Biden‘s powerful inaugural speech, penned by Vinay Reddy, has received glowing tributes for its meticulous crafting and emphasis on the importance of democracy, unity and hope in the midst of challenging times. Reddy – an Indian-American from Telangana who wrote the speech that outlined Biden’s goals for his administration, focusing on healing from the current […]

Internet disruption reported in southeast Iran amid unrest

Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq

3:46 pm January 21, 2021

Doha: Piles of plush carpets line the floors of a northern Iraq shopping center hosting traders from neighboring Iran who hope the spangle of their ornate handicrafts might offer a lifeline out of poverty. In their own country, the economy is in tatters amid crippling U.S. sanctions. “Our money is so devalued, so when we come to this side — apart […]

President Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress on day one in White House

3:40 pm January 21, 2021

Washington: US President Joe Biden on the day one of his presidency sent a comprehensive immigration bill to Congress which proposes major overhauls to the system, including granting legal status and a path to citizenship to tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants and other groups and reduce the time that family members must wait outside the US for green […]