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Stronger Paddy, Better Harvest: Expert’s Guide for Indian Farmers
As the paddy harvest is approaching in October in India, farmers are already experiencing greater anxiety due to climate change and pests. The increase in temperature, uncertain monsoon rains, and high humidity are creating favourable conditions for insect attacks and fungal infections, threatening both output and grain quality. For attaining a remunerative harvest, it is…
Venezuela calls on UN to stop U.S. military moves in Caribbean
Caracus, Sept. 20 (UNI) Venezuela on Friday called on the United Nations Security Council to demand an immediate halt to U.S. military operations in the Caribbean. In a post on the social platform Telegram, Foreign Minister Yvan Gil shared a video of a related speech at the UN by Venezuela’s permanent representative Alexander Yanez, saying…
Russia denies airspace violation during MiG-31 transfer flight
Moscow, Sept. 20 (UNI) Russia said that a flight by three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets from Karelia to the Kaliningrad region adhered to international aviation rules and did not cross into the airspace of other countries. In a statement published on its Telegram channel on Saturday, the Defence Ministry said that the redeployment flight on…
Trump signs proclamation raising H-1B visa fee for employers to 100,000 USD
Washington, Sept. 20 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation raising the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to 100,000 dollars, saying the move is intended to ensure that the United States brings in highly skilled talent whom American workers cannot replace. “The large-scale replacement of American workers through systemic…
Sudan accuses paramilitary forces of mosque bombing in El Fasher that killed over 70
Khartoum, Sept. 20 (UNI) Sudan’s government on Friday accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of bombing a mosque in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, killing more than 70 civilians during dawn prayers. The Foreign Ministry condemned a “heinous terrorist aggression” against the Al-Daraja neighbourhood mosque, saying the strike wounded several worshippers and…
Former White House national security adviser confirmed as U.S. ambassador to UN
Washington, Sept. 20 (UNI) The U.S. Senate on Friday voted to confirm Mike Waltz, a former White House national security adviser, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, filling the eight-month vacancy for this post. The 47-43 vote clears the way for Waltz to attend the UN General Assembly in New York…
China, Russia pledge to strengthen legislative cooperation
Moscow, Sept. 20 (UNI) China and Russia have pledged to strengthen cooperation between their legislative bodies during a Chinese delegation’s visit to Russia, which runs from Tuesday to Saturday. During the visit, Peng Qinghua, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, who was leading the delegation, met with Russia’s…
Three Russian jets violate Estonia’s airspace
Tallinn, Sep 20 (UNI) In a brazen incursion, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the Estonian skies and remained there for a total of 12 minutes. Following this, Estonia’s foreign ministry condemned the incursion as “brazen” and said three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the Estonian skies “without permission on Friday and remained there for…
Bhopal Metro set to roll in the capital
First phase awaits final green light CMRS will inspect on 25 September After years of anticipation, residents of Bhopal are on the brink of experiencing a new era of public transport. The first phase of the Bhopal Metro is on track for a potential launch in October, marking a significant milestone in the city’s infrastructure…