UNAIDS, the main advocate for coordinated global action on the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and the UN Development Progarmme (UNDP) offices in India have been important partners in this effort. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), celebrated annually on 17 May, we reflect on the journey of some members of this community in…
Moon landing mission image released by Indian Space Research Organization Indian space mission Chandrayaan-3 lands on the moon, Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram has landed on the surface of the south pole of the moon. India became the first country in the world to reach the South Pole of the Moon and the fourth country in the…
File photo Chandrayaan-3, the Indian mission to reach the moon, will land on the moon at around 6 pm today. All eyes are on this landing which, if successful, will make India the fourth country to land on the moon after the US, Russia and China. Indian media say that the Chandrayaan 3 mission will…
Photo courtesy of Google Cyclone Baparjoy wreaked havoc in the Indian state of Gujarat, adding to the woes of the local people. According to Indian media, more than 527 trees were uprooted in Gujarat due to the cyclone, while more than 3,672 electric poles fell. According to reports, power has been suspended in 45 villages…
Photo courtesy of Indian Media India has successfully test-fired the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni Prime. According to Indian media, Agni Prime was tested last evening from Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha state. According to reports, top military officials and other senior officials witnessed the successful flight test. According to Indian media, this successful flight…
File photo Geetanjali Iyer, senior news anchor of India’s state TV Doordarshan, has died at the age of 71. According to Indian media, she was suffering from a mental illness which was being treated with medication. She also won the best anchor award 4 times during her career. According to Indian media, Geetanjali Iyer also…
New Delhi: Another warplane of the weak fleet of the Indian Air Force has crashed. According to foreign media reports, an Indian Air Force training plane crashed in Chamarajnagar, Karnataka state, the two pilots on board were safe. According to Indian media, the Indian Air Force plane Kiran was on a routine training flight that…
India’s war frenzy has grown further, with defense output rising 12 percent to $12 billion last fiscal year. According to a foreign news agency, this is the first time that India’s defense production has crossed 12 billion dollars (one trillion rupees). The government is reducing its dependence on defense equipment from other countries. India has…
Beijing: China has opposed the G20 Tourism Summit to be held by India in Occupied Kashmir, saying that it will not be a part of it. According to the report of the foreign news agency “Reuters”, India is ready to preside over the G20 this year. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that China…
Indian forces have confined people in their homes in different areas: Photo: File Srinagar: Occupying Indian forces martyred 2 more Kashmiri youths in Occupied Kashmir. According to Kashmiri media, the Indian Army martyred 2 more youths in a fake encounter while demonstrating state terrorism. Kashmiri youth were martyred during the so-called search operation in Baramulla…
