British Parliament has now said that Farmers protests that are taking place in India for the last two months are an internal and domestic matter of India. The statement came up by the UK House of Commons leader.

British Parliament on farmers protest: Protest is India's internal & domestic matter

2 High Courts in India recently delivered these controversial judgements: Groping without 'skin-to-skin' contact is not sexual assault, A minor Muslim girl can marry after attaining puberty. WION's Palki tells you why the legal system needs a reality check.

Gravitas: Why the legal system needs a reality check

India has called for release of detained political leaders and upholding of "democratic processes" in Myanmar in the aftermath of a military coup in the country.

India's envoy to UN in Geneva Indra Mani Pandey, while addressing the UN Human Rights Council, said, "Unfortunately, the hopes and aspirations of the people of Myanmar have been dealt with a blow by the latest developments. We strongly believe that the rule of law and democratic processes must be upheld and the detained political leaders released."

"The right to protest peacefully is an integral part of the democratic ethos," he added.

This is the third such official statement by India in the aftermath of the February 1 coup. The first two statements were made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

The Indian envoy in his statement expressed deep concerns, and called on "the leadership of Myanmar to work together to resolve their differences in a peaceful and constructive manner" and that "restoring democratic order should be the priority of all stakeholders in Myanmar."

Also, India lauded the "progress achieved on the path to democracy, over the last decade or more" which was "impressive".

India and Myanmar have good bilateral relations, including high level engagement. Last year, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane and Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla visited Myanmar.

Pandey, to this end, said, "India shares a land and maritime border with Myanmar. We have direct stakes in the maintenance of peace and stability and the development of the country and we propose to continue with our developmental efforts so that people on the ground do not suffer."

New Delhi had earlier sent 1.5 million India-made vaccines to Myanmar. India is also engaged in number of connectivity projects with the country, including operationalisation of Sittwe project.&nbsp;

India has called for release of detained political leaders and upholding of "democratic processes" in Myanmar in the aftermath of a military coup in the country.

India has called for release of detained political leaders and upholding of "democratic processes" in Myanmar in the aftermath of a military coup in the country. India's envoy to UN in Geneva Indra Mani Pandey, while addressing the UN Human Rights Council, said, "Unfortunately, the hopes and aspirations of the people of Myanmar have been dealt with a blow by the latest developments. We strongly believe that the rule of law and democratic processes must be upheld and the detained political leaders released." "The right to protest peacefully is an integral part of the democratic ethos," he added. This is the third such official statement by India in the aftermath of the February 1 coup. The first two statements were made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Indian envoy in his statement expressed deep concerns, and called on "the leadership of Myanmar to work together to resolve their differences in a peaceful and constructive manner" and that "restoring democratic order should be the priority of all stakeholders in Myanmar." Also, India lauded the "progress achieved on the path to democracy, over the last decade or more" which was "impressive". India and Myanmar have good bilateral relations, including high level engagement. Last year, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane and Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla visited Myanmar. Pandey, to this end, said, "India shares a land and maritime border with Myanmar. We have direct stakes in the maintenance of peace and stability and the development of the country and we propose to continue with our developmental efforts so that people on the ground do not suffer." New Delhi had earlier sent 1.5 million India-made vaccines to Myanmar. India is also engaged in number of connectivity projects with the country, including operationalisation of Sittwe project.

At UNHRC, India calls for release of political detainees in Myanmar

Moderna and Pfizer vaccine's slow roll-out has affected the vaccination program in Canada. So, now Canada has placed a request for about a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from India's Serum Institute.

Slow vaccine roll-out in Canada affects inoculation, asks India for COVID-19 Vaccine supply

India: Union defence minister Rajnath Singh will make a statement in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow about the situation in Eastern Ladakh, where India is engaged in a standoff with China.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address Rajya Sabha over Ladakh situation tomorrow

Two things are absolutely clear -- India has not succumbed to Chinese threats, and China only understands the language of strength.

The border provocation in Galwan was perhaps the most serious military challenge that India has faced in decades. It was unprecedented -- in terms of its scale, planning and intent.

As many as 20 indian soldiers were killed in action. And the Chinese were fully prepared for further escalation.

The pandemic had dented Beijing's image, and Xi Jinping was on a shaky wicket. He desperately needed a geopolitical maneuver to bolster his image.

But he underestimated India's strength and resolve. In the past, India acquiesced to China.

But now, India stands its ground. From Doklam in 2017 to Ladakh in 2020, India has refused to appease China -- unlike its other smaller neighbours.

India has made specific pre-conditions for normalising ties, and used the same policy it has used on Pakistan for decades.

If talks and terror can't go hand in hand, neither can border aggression and business.

On the military front, India ensured it won't be caught off guard again.

From Galwan to Spanggur to Depsang, India ramped up its defences, activated its entire logistics network, matched China's military deployments, and secured its frontiers.

By October, 40,000 Indian troops were braving the freezing temperatures in eastern Ladakh.

To add to that, India ensured that the special frontier force spearheaded the operation, a force which had Tibetans fighting for India.

Thousands of Tibetans have made India their home since the Dalai Lama was forced into exile.

India hit China where it hurt the most. Then we come to the economic front.

India weaponised its market, curbed the flow of Chinese cash in the Indian economy. It started by amending its FDI policy to curb opportunistic takeovers.

In 2019, the fund inflows from Chinese companies in India was 229 million dollars.

By September, 2020, it had declined by 28.48 per cent to 163 million dollars.

India carried out what's been called a digital strike. It banned Chinese apps -- a move that reduced China's influence on the internet economy.

Last we checked, India had banned at least 200 Chinese apps. This provided a model for other countries to do the same - America and Japan for instance.

Then, India extended anti-dumping duty on a range of products from China. Mostly on anti-bacterial drugs and Chinese steel.

This impacted the price of Chinese products coming to India, and adversely affected profits for Chinese manufacturers.

India also challenged China's Pharma supremacy, and began nursing the world -- from Afghanistan to Egypt; from South Africa to Brazil.

An array of countries received the 'Made in India' vaccine -- as a result of which, the Chinese state media was so rattled that it began accusing India of smearing its efforts.

India's vaccine diplomacy clearly outfoxed China's wolf warrior diplomacy.

India also strengthened its security co-operation, primarily through the Quad -- the quadrilateral security dialogue -- a strategic alliance between the US, Japan, Australia and India.

This is to counter China's aggressive military expansionism.

The group is set to meet soon.

India also held multiple important naval exercises with an eye on China.

China President Xi Jinping hoped that he could simply wear India down.

But India outsmarted and isolated China on all fronts -- militarily, economically, and diplomatically. It understood the gap between China's words and actions and kept the pressure on for full disengagement.

Simply put, India called China's bluff, and dealt with Beijing in the only language it understands -- the language of strength.

Two things are absolutely clear -- India has not succumbed to Chinese threats, and China only understands the language of strength. The border provocation in Galwan was perhaps the most serious military challenge that India has faced in decades.

Two things are absolutely clear -- India has not succumbed to Chinese threats, and China only understands the language of strength. The border provocation in Galwan was perhaps the most serious military challenge that India has faced in decades. It was unprecedented -- in terms of its scale, planning and intent. As many as 20 indian soldiers were killed in action. And the Chinese were fully prepared for further escalation. The pandemic had dented Beijing's image, and Xi Jinping was on a shaky wicket. He desperately needed a geopolitical maneuver to bolster his image. But he underestimated India's strength and resolve. In the past, India acquiesced to China. But now, India stands its ground. From Doklam in 2017 to Ladakh in 2020, India has refused to appease China -- unlike its other smaller neighbours. India has made specific pre-conditions for normalising ties, and used the same policy it has used on Pakistan for decades. If talks and terror can't go hand in hand, neither can border aggression and business. On the military front, India ensured it won't be caught off guard again. From Galwan to Spanggur to Depsang, India ramped up its defences, activated its entire logistics network, matched China's military deployments, and secured its frontiers. By October, 40,000 Indian troops were braving the freezing temperatures in eastern Ladakh. To add to that, India ensured that the special frontier force spearheaded the operation, a force which had Tibetans fighting for India. Thousands of Tibetans have made India their home since the Dalai Lama was forced into exile. India hit China where it hurt the most. Then we come to the economic front. India weaponised its market, curbed the flow of Chinese cash in the Indian economy. It started by amending its FDI policy to curb opportunistic takeovers. In 2019, the fund inflows from Chinese companies in India was 229 million dollars. By September, 2020, it had declined by 28.48 per cent to 163 million dollars. India carried out what's been called a digital strike. It banned Chinese apps -- a move that reduced China's influence on the internet economy. Last we checked, India had banned at least 200 Chinese apps. This provided a model for other countries to do the same - America and Japan for instance. Then, India extended anti-dumping duty on a range of products from China. Mostly on anti-bacterial drugs and Chinese steel. This impacted the price of Chinese products coming to India, and adversely affected profits for Chinese manufacturers. India also challenged China's Pharma supremacy, and began nursing the world -- from Afghanistan to Egypt; from South Africa to Brazil. An array of countries received the 'Made in India' vaccine -- as a result of which, the Chinese state media was so rattled that it began accusing India of smearing its efforts. India's vaccine diplomacy clearly outfoxed China's wolf warrior diplomacy. India also strengthened its security co-operation, primarily through the Quad -- the quadrilateral security dialogue -- a strategic alliance between the US, Japan, Australia and India. This is to counter China's aggressive military expansionism. The group is set to meet soon. India also held multiple important naval exercises with an eye on China. China President Xi Jinping hoped that he could simply wear India down. But India outsmarted and isolated China on all fronts -- militarily, economically, and diplomatically. It understood the gap between China's words and actions and kept the pressure on for full disengagement. Simply put, India called China's bluff, and dealt with Beijing in the only language it understands -- the language of strength.

China only understands the language of strength. And India so knows it

Indian IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad slams twitter from the Rajya Sabha ( Upper House of Parliament) today. He says that the Indian govt respects the power of social media but can't accept the double standards. 'Do Business, make money but you have to follow and respect the Indian laws', he added.

'Different standards for Capitol hill and R-Day violence', India's IT Minister takes on Twitter

India-China Border Standoff: The Indian army has released the video of the disengagement process at the Ladakh border. Addressing the Indian parliament today the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India and China have started the process of disengagement along the line of actual control.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh says, 'India-China have started the process of disengagement'

Mexico will receive around a million doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine sent from India in the early hours of Sunday, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday.

Indian envoy to Mexico Manpreet Vohra also made the announcement on Twitter.

"To assist #Mexico's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, I am delighted to confirm that 500,000 Made-in-India vaccines are scheduled to reach here on Sunday," the Indian Embassy in Mexico tweeted.

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is being manufactured locally by the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer.

Earlier on Wednesday, Dominica and Barbados on Wednesday received 'Made in India' COVID-19 vaccines under the Vaccine Maitri initiative.

India has also supplied Indian-made vaccines to countries including Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Mexico will receive around a million doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine sent from India in the early hours of Sunday, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday.

Mexico will receive around a million doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine sent from India in the early hours of Sunday, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday. Indian envoy to Mexico Manpreet Vohra also made the announcement on Twitter. "To assist #Mexico's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, I am delighted to confirm that 500,000 Made-in-India vaccines are scheduled to reach here on Sunday," the Indian Embassy in Mexico tweeted. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is being manufactured locally by the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer. Earlier on Wednesday, Dominica and Barbados on Wednesday received 'Made in India' COVID-19 vaccines under the Vaccine Maitri initiative. India has also supplied Indian-made vaccines to countries including Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Mexico to receive 1 million doses of India-made Covid vaccine

India reportedly called out Pakistan's links with terror groups, which is the Al-Qaeda, during the United States Security Council meeting. Indian envoy to the UN said Pak is providing safe heaven to terror organizations.

India at UN Security Council: Pakistan provides safe heaven to Al-Qaeda

In a continuation of cordial ties with New Delhi, the United States on Tuesday called India as "one of the most important partners" in the Indo-Pacific region and welcomed the nation's emergence as "a leading global power".&nbsp;

"India is one of the most important partners in the Indo-Pacific region to us. We welcome India's emergence as a leading global power and its role as a net security provider in the region," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price was quoted as saying by news agency PTI to reporters in his daily media briefing.&nbsp;

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Earlier on Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken also spoke with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, where the two leaders reaffirmed the ties between both the countries and discussed mutual concerns, including the military coup in Myanmar.&nbsp;

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Blinken also talked about the importance of rule of law and the democratic process in Myanmar.&nbsp;

"Both sides look forward to expanded regional cooperation, including through the Quad, and to address the challenges of Covid and climate change," the spokesperson said.

He also said that the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is both broad as well as multi-faceted.

"We'll continue to engage at the highest levels of our government to deepen cooperation on many fronts, and we are confident that the strong and upward trajectory of our partnership will, in fact, continue," Price said.&nbsp;

The US also welcomed India again joining as the non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council last month for a two-year term, he said.&nbsp;

Price also highlighted that India is the largest and the most important trading partner of the US with the bilateral trade spiking to USD 146 billion in 2019 and said that US companies are a large source of foreign direct investment in India.&nbsp;

In a continuation of cordial ties with New Delhi, the United States on Tuesday called India as "one of the most important partners" in the Indo-Pacific region and welcomed the nation's emergence as "a leading global power".

In a continuation of cordial ties with New Delhi, the United States on Tuesday called India as "one of the most important partners" in the Indo-Pacific region and welcomed the nation's emergence as "a leading global power". "India is one of the most important partners in the Indo-Pacific region to us. We welcome India's emergence as a leading global power and its role as a net security provider in the region," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price was quoted as saying by news agency PTI to reporters in his daily media briefing. Watch | Earlier on Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken also spoke with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, where the two leaders reaffirmed the ties between both the countries and discussed mutual concerns, including the military coup in Myanmar. Also read | 115 foreign missions send 3000 names for India's COVID vaccination drive Blinken also talked about the importance of rule of law and the democratic process in Myanmar. "Both sides look forward to expanded regional cooperation, including through the Quad, and to address the challenges of Covid and climate change," the spokesperson said. He also said that the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is both broad as well as multi-faceted. "We'll continue to engage at the highest levels of our government to deepen cooperation on many fronts, and we are confident that the strong and upward trajectory of our partnership will, in fact, continue," Price said. The US also welcomed India again joining as the non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council last month for a two-year term, he said. Price also highlighted that India is the largest and the most important trading partner of the US with the bilateral trade spiking to USD 146 billion in 2019 and said that US companies are a large source of foreign direct investment in India.

US welcomes India's rise as 'leading global power' as Jaishankar-Blinken talk over phone

The Global shortage of semiconductor and chips across the world is impacting Indian vehicles sale as well According to FADA, PV sales stood at 2,94,817 units in January 2020.

World Business Watch: India passenger vehicle retail sales dip 4% in January

For the second time this month, the daily new Covid-19 cases fell below 10,000, taking India's tally of cases to 1,08,47,304, while fresh fatalities remained below 100 for the fourth consecutive day, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.&nbsp;

A total of 9,110 new infections were reported in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll increased to 1,55,158 with 78 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.&nbsp;

The number of people, who have recuperated from the disease, surged to 1,05,48,521 pushing the national Covid-19 recovery rate to 97.25 per cent, while the Covid-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent. &nbsp;

The Covid-19 active caseload remained below two lakh. There are 1,43,625 active cases of coronavirus infections in the country, which comprise 1.32 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.&nbsp;

India's Covid-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.&nbsp;

According to the ICMR, 20,25,87,752 samples have been tested up to February 8 with 6,87,138 samples being tested on Monday.&nbsp;

For the second time this month, the daily new Covid-19 cases fell below 10,000, taking India's tally of cases to 1,08,47,304, while fresh fatalities remained below 100 for the fourth consecutive day, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

For the second time this month, the daily new Covid-19 cases fell below 10,000, taking India's tally of cases to 1,08,47,304, while fresh fatalities remained below 100 for the fourth consecutive day, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. A total of 9,110 new infections were reported in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll increased to 1,55,158 with 78 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The number of people, who have recuperated from the disease, surged to 1,05,48,521 pushing the national Covid-19 recovery rate to 97.25 per cent, while the Covid-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent. The Covid-19 active caseload remained below two lakh. There are 1,43,625 active cases of coronavirus infections in the country, which comprise 1.32 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. India's Covid-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19. According to the ICMR, 20,25,87,752 samples have been tested up to February 8 with 6,87,138 samples being tested on Monday.

New COVID-19 cases in India fall below 10,000 again

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani held a virtual summit on Tuesday. This is the first virtual summit between the two leaders in 2021. Both India and Afghanistan share a close relationship.

First virtual summit between Indian PM Modi & Afghan Prez Ashraf Ghani in 2021

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi got emotional and broke down in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) while bidding farewell to 4 outgoing members which include veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Indian PM Modi breaks down as he bids farewell to Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani will hold a virtual summit on Tuesday. This will be the first virtual summit between the two leaders in 2021. Both India and Afghanistan share a close relationship.

Indian PM, Afghanistan Prez to hold virtual summit

Rescue operations continue in India's Uttarakhand state where the floods were caused by glacier burst and damaged a hydropower project. As many as 26 bodies have been recovered from different affected areas while more than 197 labourers are still missing.

Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: 26 bodies recovered, over 197 labourers still missing

S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, has condemned the remarks and hit out at the international celebrities who had commented on ongoing farmers protest in India.

Indian MEA hit out at foreign celebrities who commented on ongoing Indian farmers protest

A massive flash flood has been reported in India's Uttarakhand state, where the water level in the Dhauli Ganga river suddenly rose. The water level rose following an avalanche near a power project.

Over 170 labourers missing after glaciers breaks off in Uttarakhand, India

Sri Lanka's Public Order Minister Sarath Weerasekera on Monday said negotiations were on with Indian officials to extradite a wanted criminal who has alleged links with the assassination bid on former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in 1999.

Weerasekera said Indian officials earlier in the month had informed their Lankan counterparts that 'Kimbula Alay Guna' -- identified only by his alias -- was arrested in Chennai by the Tamil Nadu Q branch Police.

The minister said talks were ongoing to extradite 'Guna' from India.

Other than the failed assassination attempt, 'Guna' is suspected to have links with drug trafficking and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

On December 18, 1999, former president Chandrika Kumaratunga, the only female president to date, sustained serious injuries when a woman suicide bomber attacked her convoy during an election rally in Colombo.

The Tamil Tigers were blamed for the attack, in which 34 people had died and scores injured.

'Guna' is suspected to have escaped to India after the attack.

Weerasekera said the government was seeking the arrest of over 100 criminals from overseas using Interpol Red Alert notices.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka's Public Order Minister Sarath Weerasekera on Monday said negotiations were on with Indian officials to extradite a wanted criminal who has alleged links with the assassination bid on former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in 1999.

Sri Lanka's Public Order Minister Sarath Weerasekera on Monday said negotiations were on with Indian officials to extradite a wanted criminal who has alleged links with the assassination bid on former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in 1999. Weerasekera said Indian officials earlier in the month had informed their Lankan counterparts that 'Kimbula Alay Guna' -- identified only by his alias -- was arrested in Chennai by the Tamil Nadu Q branch Police. The minister said talks were ongoing to extradite 'Guna' from India. Other than the failed assassination attempt, 'Guna' is suspected to have links with drug trafficking and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). On December 18, 1999, former president Chandrika Kumaratunga, the only female president to date, sustained serious injuries when a woman suicide bomber attacked her convoy during an election rally in Colombo. The Tamil Tigers were blamed for the attack, in which 34 people had died and scores injured. 'Guna' is suspected to have escaped to India after the attack. Weerasekera said the government was seeking the arrest of over 100 criminals from overseas using Interpol Red Alert notices.

Sri Lanka in talks with India to extradite criminal wanted in assassination bid on former president

Indian Diaspora took out a 'Tiranga Yatra rally’ from Strawberry Hill in Surrey to Consulate General of India in Vancouver on February 07.

Indian Diaspora takes out 'Tiranga Yatra rally’ in Canada’s Vancouver

In a fresh notice, the Indian Govt asks Twitter Inc to block 1.178 more accounts that could probably have 'Khalistani' links.

Indian govt asks Twitter to block 1,178 more accounts

South Africa has halted the roll-out of AstraZeneca vaccine in fight against COVID-19 on a temporary basis, as the study showed minimal protection against Coronavirus.

South Africa halts the roll-out of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on temporarily basis

The UK government has refrained from making a statement on the on going farmers protest in India. In the back drop of the protest Britain chose to interfere and said that the agricultural reform is India government's domestic policy issue.

WION Fineprint: UK govt refuses to comment on Indian Farmers' Protest

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