After a US Congress report, the US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster has commented on the defence relations of India-Russia. In a way, he has warned India that relations with Russia can affect its relations with the US. However, Juster has also made it clear that the US does not act against sanctions against friends.

Earlier, the report of Congressional Research Service (CRS), the independent research arm of the US Congress, said that the US could impose sanctions against India for purchasing the S-400 air defence system from Russia.

With over 2,400 birds dead so far in Himachal Pradesh, the state has been put on high alert for avian influenza and officials are monitoring the situation according to state forest minister Rakesh Pathania.

As many as 2,403 birds have died so far. We expect that this number will grow. We are on high alert and monitoring the situation very carefully, Pathania told ANI.

More than 371,500 babies were born worldwide on New Year's Day and India is estimated to have recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000, according to the UN's children's agency.

UNICEF said that an estimated 371,504 babies were born around the world on New Year's Day. Fiji in the Pacific was projected to have welcomed 2021's first baby while the United States would welcome its last.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has ordered a Crime Investigation Department (CID) inquiry into the unfortunate incident of desecration of Lord Ram idol in Ramateertham of Nellimarla Mandal in Vizianagaram district, State Endowments Minister Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao announced on Monday.

The Minister also said that a new idol will be installed there and the date of installation will be announced within two days.

Gold price on Monday jumped to Rs 53,520 from Rs 53,510, while silver price was trending at Rs 70,300 per kg, according to the Good Returns website.

Gold jewellery price varies across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to excise duty, state taxes, and making changes.

Kishore Biyani, Future Coupons and Future Corporate Resources have said that totally disillusioned and fed up with Amazon's lackadaisical attitude, they were left with no option but to accept the offer from Reliance.

This communication to Amazon is a response to their notices and addressed on behalf of Future Corporate Resources Private Limited (FCRPL), Kishore Biyani and other promoters.

As India gears up for the COVID-19 vaccination drive after emergency use approval given to two vaccines, a concerning report is coming from the United States where a large number of frontline workers and healthcare professionals are hesitant or outright refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine shot.

According to a Forbes report that takes into consideration a survey done by the Kaiser Family Foundation, about 29 per cent of healthcare workers were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the US for such reasons as potential side effects and lack of faith in the country's government.

New Delhi: The Indian flag has been raised at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) stakeout in a ceremony marking the beginning 2-year term of New Delhi as a non-permanent member of the top UN body. Monday marked the first working day at the UN, with the term starting on January 1, 2021.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline on today (January 5). The prime minister will be participating in the event at 11 am via video conferencing, the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO) informed on Sunday (January 3).

The pipeline will supply environment-friendly and affordable fuel in the form of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to households and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to the transportation sector, the PMO said in a press statement.

Washington: A defence deal between India and Russia has not gone down well with the United States and an unofficial report has said that the country does not like India to pursue defence deals with Russia. The report by the US Congress says that the United States may impose sanctions on India for purchasing the S-400 Air Defense System from Russia.

In its latest report, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the independent research arm of the US Congress, has said that India is keen on partnerships and joint production plans in the technology sector, whereas America expects some more reforms in India's defence policy.

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