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Centre units up safe e-mail for 10,000 customers in vital ministries
In the wake of cyberattacks, the Centre has arrange a safe e-mail set-up for 10,000 customers in vital ministries and departments, a senior authorities official stated. The e-mail system that works on Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) has been designed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Recently, senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a gathering to debate the provisions of the safe e-mail set-up. The 10,000 emails span throughout 17 union ministries and departments.
Revoke suspension of 13 Opposition MPs, Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Lok Sabha Speaker
Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on December 17 wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and urged him to revoke the suspension of 13 Opposition Members of Parliament, whereas reiterating their demand for an announcement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the December 13 safety breach. Mr. Birla, in a letter to all MPs on Saturday, had clarified that the suspension of the Opposition members had nothing to do with the safety breach however was to take care of the decorum of the House since they introduced placards into the Well of the House.
Nearly 20 years after the never-accounted-for Dalit inhabitants of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was clubbed with the Other Backward Classes (OBC) class by the Union Territory administration, and a decade after the Centre did the identical, a parliamentary committee has now referred to as for a particular panel to guage the problems confronted by the Scheduled Castes specifically, and guarantee their illustration in companies within the islands.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam strengthening thought of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 17 stated in Varanasi that Kashi and Tamil Nadu share an emotional and inventive bond since time immemorial, including that by way of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam the concept of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ is getting strengthened. “Reaching Kashi from Tamil Nadu means coming from Madurai Meenakshi to Kashi Visalakshi. The emotional bond shared by the people of Kashi and Tamil Nadu is unique in many ways,” stated Mr. Modi, addressing the inaugural ceremony of the second version of Kashi Tamil Sangamam at Namo Ghat. The Prime Minister began his speech by greeting the friends from Tamil Nadu with ‘Vanakkam Kashi, Vanakkam Tamil Nadu’, and added that reaching Kashi from Tamil Nadu meant coming from one home of Mahadev to the opposite.
Winter Session enters final week, deadlock continues
As Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla maintained that the suspension of 13 MPs from the Lok Sabha had nothing to with the safety breach, however was for displaying placards within the House, the Opposition events have determined to evaluate their flooring methods on Monday, amid the persevering with stand-off in Parliament. The Winter Session will conclude on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has additionally took a powerful view of the safety breach and stated it’s essential to go to the foundation of the individuals behind the episode and their motives.
Nine killed in blast in explosives manufacturing firm in Nagpur
At least 9 individuals, together with six girls, have been killed and three others critically injured when a robust blast ripped by way of an explosives manufacturing manufacturing facility within the rural a part of Nagpur district in Maharashtra on Sunday. According to police authorities, the blast came about at 9 a.m. in a forged booster unit of Solar Industries India Ltd. at Bazaargaon, round 60 km away from Nagpur. Twelve labourers have been stated to be current when the explosion occurred.
Mamata to fulfill PM a day after INDIA alliance meet
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday left for a three-day journey to New Delhi the place she is more likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (December 20). The Trinamool Congress chairperson additionally stated that she would attend the assembly of the Opposition INDIA alliance on Tuesday (December 19).
Bhutan plans to construct an enormous “international city” in an space of over 1,000 sq. km. on its border with Assam, Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck introduced to applause from a packed viewers of 30,000 on the Changlimathang stadium in Thimpu on December 17, pitching the mission as an “economic corridor connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia via India’s northeastern States”.
Putin warns of ‘problems’ with Finland after NATO membership
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of “problems” with neighbouring Finland after it joined NATO earlier this 12 months, saying Moscow will create a brand new army district in north-west Russia in response, in an interview printed on December 17. Finland, which shares a 1,340-kilometre border with Russia, joined NATO in April this 12 months within the midst of Moscow’s Ukraine offensive. “They (the West) dragged Finland into NATO. Did we have any disputes with them? All disputes, including territorial ones in the mid-20th century, have long been solved,” Mr. Putin informed a state TV reporter.
Global coal demand anticipated to say no by 2026: IEA report
Despite reaching an all-time excessive in manufacturing this 12 months, international coal demand is anticipated to say no by 2026, stated a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). While this decline is anticipated to be as a result of a shift in direction of renewables and plateauing demand from China, India would stay the “driving force” for the gasoline till that 12 months. The report, launched on December 15, sees the international demand for coal rising by 1.4% in 2023, surpassing 8.5 billion tonnes for the primary time. This enhance nevertheless masks stark variations amongst areas. While demand within the European Union and United States is anticipated to drop 20% every, it’s anticipated to rise 8% in India and 5% in China in 2023 as a result of demand for electrical energy and diminished electrical era from hydropower.
Ishan Kishan pulls out of SA Test sequence, Bharat named alternative
Indian group’s premier wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan won’t be part of the upcoming two-Test sequence towards South Africa as he has flown again residence as a result of private causes. Kona Bharat, who’s at the moment in South Africa as India ‘A’ skipper, has been inducted into the principle squad.
Under-19 Asia Cup | Bangladesh crushes UAE to elevate trophy
Wicketkeeper-batter Ashiqur Rahman Shibli continued his splendid run with a second century in 5 matches as Bangladesh crushed UAE by 195 runs to win the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on December 17. Opening the batting, Ashiqur smashed 12 fours and one six in his knock of 129 (149 balls) as Bangladesh posted 282/8 after hosts UAE opted to area.
