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The PM said the side-effects of the once-in-a-century pandemic will not go away in 100 days.
German Bundestag approves $196 bn fund to fight energy crisis
The German Bundestag, ot the lower house of Parliament, has approved a "defensive umbrella" against the energy crisis in the form of a 200-billion-euro ($196 billion) fund.
"This is good news for anyone looking at their utility costs with concern, and for trades and businesses," Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Twitter late Friday.
The country's Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF), which was set up during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, will manage and distribute the state aid.
Indian-Ameican activist Swadesh Chatterjee presented with highest state honour in North Carolina
Eminent Indian-American entrepreneur and activist Swadesh Chatterjee, who is known for his immense contribution to strengthening the US-India relationship over the past three decades, has been presented with the highest award by the US state of North Carolina.
North Carolina's Governor Ray Cooper presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Chatterjee, 75, at a ceremony on Friday in Cary, a town in the state.
Cooper described Chatterjee as a spark plug among us as he applauded his contribution not only to the development of North Carolina but also to the India-US relationship and enriching the cultural milieu of the United States.
As leaders meet, Chinese hope for end to 'zero-COVID' limits
As China's ruling Communist Party holds a congress this week, many Beijing residents are focused on an issue not on the formal agenda: Will the end of the meeting bring an easing of China's at times draconian zero-COVID policies that are disrupting lives and the economy?
It appears to be wishful thinking. As the world moves to a post-pandemic lifestyle, many across China have resigned themselves to lining up several times a week for COVID-19 tests, restrictions on their travels to other regions, and the ever-present possibility of a community lockdown.
There is nothing we can do, Zhang Yiming, 51, said this week at a park in Beijing. If we look at the situation abroad, like the United States where over 1 million people have died, right? In China, although it is true that some aspects of our life are not convenient, such as travel and economy, it seems that there is no good solution.
After a 9-year gap, India-EU free trade negotiations to see new dawn
As India-EU marks 60 years of bilateral relations the new free trade agreement negotiations can deliver what proved to be impossible 9 years ago, said media reports quoting Kathleen Van Brempt, a Member of the European Parliament.
The FTA negotiations between India and the EU kicked off in 2007 but in 2013 they were put on hold. However, MEP Brempt in an article on Europe Asia Foundation said that the current negotiations between India and the EU will bear fruit.
India and the EU have been strategic partners since 2005. The COVID pandemic has posed great challenges. It led to further expansion and diversification of supply chains. The global world order is also witnessing a change due to the war in Eastern Europe.
PM Modi to launch Rozgar Mela today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Rozgar Mela', a recruitment drive for 1 million personnel, through video conferencing today.
During the ceremony, appointment letters will be handed over to 75,000 newly inducted appointees, a statement from Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
Prime Minister will also address these appointees on the occasion.
The PMO statement said this will be a significant step forward towards fulfilling the continuous commitment of the Prime Minister to providing job opportunities for the youth and ensuring the welfare of citizens.
Rishi Sunak leads UK PM race: Report
Amidst an ongoing political turmoil in the UK, former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is close to reaching the threshold of receiving 100 MP endorsements needed to enter the race to become the next Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, a media report said on Saturday.
So far, Sunak has received 93 endorsements from Conservative MPs, the BBC report said.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is expected to arrive in London on Saturday from a vacation in the Carribean, is in second place with 44 endorsements.
PM Modi to take part virtually in 'Griha Pravesh' of 450000 PMAY beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the 'Griha Pravesh' event of 450,000 beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.
The event on 'Dhanteras' day will start at 3 pm at BTI ground in the presence of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, an official has said.
"The prime minister will conduct their 'griha pravesh' (ceremony performed when entering one's new house) virtually," he said.
CM Chouhan had earlier said that the number of houses being built in the state under the PMAY had gone up to one lakh per month from 20,000 to 25,000.
Cyclone Sitrang: NCMC reviews preparedness for possible cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal
Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Friday reviewed the preparedness of Central ministries, agencies and state governments to deal with the situation arising out of Cyclone Sitrang developing in the Bay of Bengal during the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) meeting.
Reviewing the preparedness measures of the states and Central agencies, Gauba stressed that all preventive and precautionary measures should be taken by the concerned authorities of the state governments and concerned agencies of the Centre, before the cyclonic storm makes landfall, as the aim should be to keep the loss of lives to near zero and minimize damage to property and infrastructure.
According to the Meteorological Department reports, a low-pressure area has formed over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining areas of the south Andaman Sea and Southeast Bay of Bengal.
Covid vaccine to cost $110-$130 per dose after US govt stops buying: Pfizer
Pfizer will charge USD 110 to USD 130 for a dose of its COVID-19 vaccine once the U.S. government stops buying the shots, but the drugmaker says it expects many people will continue receiving it for free.
Pfizer executives said the commercial pricing for adult doses could start early next year, depending on when the government phases out its program of buying and distributing the shots.
The drugmaker said it expects that people with private health insurance or coverage through public programs like Medicare or Medicaid will pay nothing. The Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover many recommended vaccines without charging any out-of-pocket expenses.
Trump's ex-adviser Bannon sentenced to 4 months in prison
US right-wing figure Steve Bannon has been sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress.
Federal district court Judge Carl Nichols on Friday also ruled that Bannon, onetime chief strategist for former US President Donald Trump, would have to pay a fine of $6,500.
Nichols said that Bannon, 68, "has expressed no remorse for his actions" but agreed to stay the ruling while he appeals his guilty verdict.
Bannon was indicted last year for defying a subpoena from the House select panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
January 6 committee sends subpoena to Donald Trump
The House select committee investigating the January 6 US Capitol attack announced Friday that it has officially sent a subpoena to former US President Donald Trump, media reports said.
The committee issued the subpoena to try to compel Trump to sit for a deposition under oath and to provide documents. The panel is ordering Trump to turn over documents by November 4 and either appear in person or virtually for "one or more days of deposition testimony beginning on or about November 14," reported CNN.
Earlier, investigators held eight public hearings in June and July as part of the inquiry, which Trump, a Republican, has denounced as a political "witch hunt" launched by Democrats.
India's approach to Ukraine conflict people-centric: India at UNSC
India at UNSC on Friday said that its approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric as New Delhi continues to support nations struck by a surge in food, fuel and fertilizers prices.
"India's approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric. We're providing both humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and economic support to some of our neighbours in the Global South under economic distress even as they stare at the escalating costs of food, fuel and of fertilizers which has been a consequential fallout of the ongoing conflict," Ambassador R Ravindra, Deputy Permanent Representative at United Nations Security Council said at the UNSecurity Council briefing on Ukraine.
Earlier, India hoped that the international community will continue to respond positively to the call for humanitarian assistance. India has dispatched consignments of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. This humanitarian aid and assistance were in keeping with the human-centric approach of the Indian Government.
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First Published: Oct 22 2022 | 7:58 AM IST
