Iran used a satellite launch rocket to send three research devices into space on December 30. The Simorgh (Phoenix) satellite carrier rocket launched the devices at an altitude of 470km. Ahmad Hosseini, the spokesman of Defence Ministry in Iran said that, “The simorgh satellite launcher carried three research cargos into space. The intended research objectives of this launch were achieved. This was done as a preliminary launch. God willing, we will have a operational launch soon.“ Ahmed Hosseini However, Hosseini and other officials remained silent on the status of the objects suggesting the rocket had fallen short of placing its payload into the right orbit. State TV showed footage of what it said was the firing of the launch vehicle from the Imam Khomeini Space Center. Washington ...
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WHO Chief: Tidal Wave of Corona Is Inevitable, Omicron Delta Twins, 6.5 Million Cases Globally In A Week!
WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Wednesday declares that the tsunami of corona is inevitable. We are now on verge of facing another tidal wave especially due to Omicron and Delta variant of Covid-19 infection. Maximum number of cases are recorded from 22-28th December globally, which is 6.5 million. This is an increase of 37% compared to the last week data globally. WHO Chief quotes, "I am highly concerned that Omicron, being highly transmissible and spreading at the same time as Delta, is leading to tsunami of cases. This is and will continue to put immense pressure on exhausted health workers and health systems on the brink of collapse." WHO CHIEF requesting all nations to achieve 70% vaccination by July 2022 Dr. Tedros also speaks about the global vaccination programme ...
Read MoreImran’s Allegation: Pervez Musharraf Supported America In Afghanistan For Money
In a public meeting held few days back Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grief over Pakistan's decision to join America's 'war on terror' in Afghanistan, terming it as an 'own wound'. Imran Khan said, "When this decision was taken in 2001, then the military ruler General Pervez Musharraf was close to the decision-makers in this regard although he knew really well that this decision of him was not in the interest of the people of Pakistan but only in the interest of his close allies still he joined hands with them and gave a nod to this decision." Imran Khan admitted that this decision was taken in favor of America just to get money by neglecting the sake of people completely and without considering the public interest. Addressing the meeting of Ministry of External Aff...
Read MoreNASA Webb the space telescope launches to unfold the universe on 25th December 2021. "Webb is a shining example of the power of what we can accomplish when we dream big," quotes Joe Biden, US President. It launches on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, South America. This is a joint venture with ESA [European Space Agency] and the Canadian Space Agency. "Webb represents the ambition that NASA and our partners maintain to propel us forward into the future." Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator. The mission of Webb is to seek light from our solar system and the first galaxies in the early universe. It will also help in studying the Exoplanets which are the planets orbiting other stars. NASA Webb successful launch congratulated by the US President, Joe Biden NAS...
Read MoreIndia beats UK: Becomes the 3rd country to have largest number of Unicorns
Following USA at the 1st place with 487 and China at 2nd with 301 unicorns, India beats UK and replaces it at the 3rd place with 54 unicorns according to the Hurun Global Index 2021. The report says India has more than doubled the number of unicorns from last year. Not just UK, India is way ahead of countries like Germany, France, Israel, Canada, Brazil and South Korea. Moreover Bengaluru stands 7th in the list as the city with most number of unicorns in the world. Bengaluru alone comprises of 28 unicorns of India. The unicorns being talked about are not the horses with horns on their forehead (we all know they are mythical). This unicorn is a terminology used in the business world. Actually there are certain badges of honor or status given to startups based on their valuation. The...
Read MoreNorth Korea has banned its citizens from laughing, shopping or drinking alcohol for 11 days started from December 17th. The diktat is part of North Korea's 11 day mourning period to mark the 10thy death anniversary of former leader Kim Jong-il. Kim Jong-il ruled North Korea from 1994 until his death in 2011. Authorities have also ordered the public to not show any signs of happiness while North Korea commemorates his death. There are several others factors too in which North Koreans are banned from. They are, Drinking or being intoxicated, workout, celebrating birthdays, engaging in leisure activities and engaging in shopping (not even grocery shopping). Kim Jong-il The authorities have tasked a special squad of police officers to ensure citizens comply with the somber rules. Re...
Read MoreRussian Hockey Team In USSR Jersey: Raises Suspicion Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions
The Russian national ice hockey team raised suspicion by wearing USSR jersey which had USSR or CCCP written in the Cyrillic alphabet in a game against Finland on December 19th. Though Finland won by 3-2 but the Russian team made it to the breakings because of the jersey which gave ways to various speculations amid the Russia-Ukraine tensions going on. The former Prime Minister of Finland, Alexander Stubb condemned this step by tweeting and calling it “an offensive gesture that does not belong to the sport or anywhere else.” Since last more than a month massive (around 90’000) Russian military troops have been deployed close to the border of Ukraine. This build up has alarmed the West and they have warned of the signs of Russia engaging into a war in efforts to capture Ukraine anyti...
Read MoreTyphoon Rai Causes Massive Destruction And Death Toll Rises To 208 In The Philippines
Typhoon Rai causes massive destruction in Philippines. The wind speed of typhoon Rai is approximately 195 km/hr or 120 miles/hr. Around 300,000 people are looking for safety around the time it hits the country's southeastern islands. The most affected areas are Siargao, Dinagat, and Mindanao Islands. As per reports around 208 people have lost their lives. More than 239 people are injured and 52 are missing as reported by the local police. Rai is the most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year 2021. Although around 20 storms and typhoons hit the country every year. Till date, the most destructive typhoon to hit the Philippines is Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Haiyan took away the lives of nearly 6000 people and left millions in need. Typhoon Rai belongs to category 5 according to the ...
Read MoreIndia-Central Asia Dialogue: Humanitarian Aid Should Be Given To Afghanistan, These Five Countries Including India Appealed
Reiterating the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, India on Sunday stressed on finding ways to help the Afghan people. Addressing the third India-Central Asia Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said there is a need to ensure that uninterrupted humanitarian aid is provided to Afghanistan. The Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are participating in this dialogue organized by India in Delhi. Jaishankar said, “We all have deep historical and civilizational ties with Afghanistan. Our concerns and objectives are the same in that country." "We must find ways to help the people of Afghanistan," he said, adding that India is committed to taking its relations with Central Asia to the next level. Jaishankar emphas...
Read MoreSouth China sea has become a zone of conflict. China's hegemony, muscle flexing and sweeping control over the sea and certain islands have antagonised the littoral countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. China claims of complete sovereignty of the sea , including some Islands together with huge untapped and even undiscovered maritime and mineral resources such as 11 billions of oil and 190 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. China claims that foreign militaries can not carry out any clandestine intelligence gathering activities in the areas which they claim are under their absolute control. However, the USA is not prepared to accept this claim of China. It says that under the UN Law all the littoral countries are free to navigate through the ar...
Read MoreDefense Minister Rajnath Singh, “India Is Becoming Self-Reliant In The Defense Sector Taking A Jibe At Pakistan”
India is such a country in the world that has never attacked any country nor occupied an inch of land of any country. If we wanted, we could have captured their land in the 1971 war. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said this without naming Pakistan. Addressing the FICCI annual conference on Saturday, Rajnath Singh said that without naming the country, I want to say that India is the only country in the world which has never attacked anyone without any reason. If India wanted, it could have captured their land in the 1971 war, but India has neither such tendency nor nature. Today Indian CEO among top organizations of the world- Rajnath Singh Addressing the 94th Annual General Meeting of FICCI, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that India is an emerging economy. We have young young t...
Read MoreSuccess: BSF Caught ‘Made In China’ Drone Of Pakistan, Captain Took A Jibe At Channi
The Border Security Force has succeeded in downing a drone from Pakistan in the Ferozepur sector. After the drone was shot down, the search operation is going on in the area, it is feared that the drone was returning after throwing a consignment of heroin or weapons. For the first time in Punjab, when a drone coming from Pakistan has been successful in shooting down. According to the information, at around 11 pm, the soldiers of Border Security Force Battalion 103 were on patrol in the Amarkot area. He heard the sound of a drone near BOP Waugh. The patrolling team of the Border Security Force started aiming towards the voice. In the meantime, they realized the fall of the drone, after which the soldiers started the search operation in the area at the same time. The drone was found drop...
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