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The appointment of Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan occurs as the armed services are going through a comprehensive reform. New Delhi: On Tuesday, the centre named retired Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS).  The appointment of Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan comes over a year after the last defence chief perished in a helicopter crash and in the midst of a comprehensive reform of the armed forces.                   China's expanding force presence along the border has alarmed the centre, and disputes—including deadly battles in the Himalayas in 2020—have long been a source of unease.  After retiring from active duty last year, Lt Gen Chauhan (retd), who is known as a "China expert," has been advising the national security adviser.                According to a late-Wednesday announcement from the defence ministry, he will assume the position of chief of the military s...

 For a three-year term, Dr. Rajiv Bahl has been named the new director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and secretary of the department of health.  New Delhi :  For a three-year term, Dr. Rajiv Bahl has been named the new director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and secretary of the department of health. At the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Bahl presently oversees the research on maternity, newborn child, and adolescent health in the department of maternal, neonatal child, and adolescent health and ageing.                  The extended term of his predecessor, Dr. Balram Bhargava, as secretary of the Department of Health Research and director general of ICMR concluded in July. On April 16, 2018, Bhargava was chosen for the position and given a four-year term. Dr. Rajiv Bahl's appointment has been approved by the Cabinet's Appointments Committee. Regarding the ICMR : ...

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Friday that it had created a microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) that is ten times less expensive than ones that are imported. New Delhi :   The MPK will gain from above-knee amputees walking with a natural stride, claims the ISRO.  The artificial limb with microprocessors gives the amputee more capabilities than the passive limbs without microprocessors do.  According to the space agency, the MPK allowed an amputee to move roughly 100 metres along a hallway without much assistance, and work is being done to improve the performance.                 Under an MOU with the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD), Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD (D)), and the Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation of India, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO, is developing these smart MPKs (ALIMCO). ...

 At Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi, former vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu published a selection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches. New Delhi :   At Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi, former vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu published a selection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches. At an event here hosted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the book "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas" Prime Minister Narendra Modi Speaks (May 2019-May 2020)" was released in the presence of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu stated during the book's launch that the book provides readers with a glimpse into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India's future and a clear blueprint of the trip ahead through his talks on many issues of national significance. The book's main idea is this:  The 86 speeches the prime minister gave on a variety of topics are the centre of the book. The book depicts t...

 The action is perceived as the BJP outdoing the Aam Aadmi Party in terms of honouring the slain legend's memory. Chandigarh :   On his monthly radio address "Mann Ki Baat," Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today that Chandigarh Airport will be renamed in honour of independence fighter Bhagat Singh. The action is perceived as the BJP outdoing the Aam Aadmi Party in the battle for the murdered legend's legacy.             The Chandigarh airport will now be named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh as a tribute to the legendary freedom warrior, according to PM Modi.  Bhagwant Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, welcomed the news and said it satisfied a long-standing yearning of Punjabis.  "Our work finally paid off. We applaud the decision to name the Chandigarh airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singh ji on behalf of the entire Punjab "In Punjabi, Mr. Mann stated in a tweet.                 ...

  Mr. Jaishankar remarked in his speech at the high-level UN General Assembly meeting that anyone who politicises the UNSC 1267 Sanctions regime does so at their own risk. Message to China and Pakistan: In a strong statement on terrorism on Saturday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that no rhetoric, no matter how pious, can ever cover-up blood stains. He also stated that countries who defend proclaimed terrorists in the UN do not advance their own interests or their reputation.          Mr. Jaishankar warned individuals who politicise the UNSC 1267 Sanctions system, sometimes even to the point of backing outright terrorists, that they do so at their own risk in his address to the high-level UN General Assembly session.                "India, which has seen decades of cross-border terrorism, vehemently supports a "zero-tolerance" stance. No act of terrorism, whatever of its purpose, is jus...

 Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, stated that "India must take credible actions to establish an environment that is conducive to constructive engagement." "We are neighbours and we will always be there; it is our option whether we live in peace or continue to fight," he remarked. New York :   In his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that "a just and permanent settlement to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains a condition for sustainable peace and stability in South Asia." He continued, "We seek peace with all of our neighbours, including India. Speaking at the UNGA in New York, the Pakistani prime minister.     He continued, "India must take credible steps to establish a climate that is conducive to constructive engagement." We have to decide whether to live in peace or continue to fight because we are neighbours and will be there forever, according to ...

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi's journey to London next month to sign a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is being finalised, according to persons with knowledge of the situation. New Delhi :  Prime Minister Narendra Modi's journey to London next month to sign a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is being finalised, according to persons with knowledge of the situation.              There are only a few problems left to be resolved after five rounds of formal negotiations for the FTA between the two parties. The leaders of the two nations have stated that they hope to complete the agreement by Diwali, which is anticipated to be observed on October 24.                         According to an official with knowledge of the situation, India and the UK are hopeful that the FTA would be signed before Diwali by the trade ministers in th...

 After comedian Raju Srivastava passed away, a burial service would be performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi on Thursday. New Delhi :   On Wednesday, comedian Raju Srivastava passed away. The 58-year-old comedian passed away at Delhi AIIMS after spending 41 days in the ICU.       On Thursday, the comedian's funeral will be place at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi. Ahsaan Qureshi and Sunil Pal, two stand-up comedians and close friends of Srivastava, have arrived to pay their respects. "He will never be forgotten. He was our instructor "stated Sunil Pal.               Last month, Raju Srivastava had a heart attack while exercising in the gym.  People all throughout the nation expressed their sincere respects after hearing about the tragic death of Srivastava.                The late comedian's family and fans received a condolence message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi through Twitter "Raj...

 According to the Court, the anchor's position is crucial in limiting hate speech during channel debates. New Delhi : The Supreme Court posed the question "Where is our nation headed" orally on Wednesday in response to grave worries over the unchecked spread of hate speech in the media. The Court emphasised the importance of having a strict regulatory framework against hate speech and questioned the Indian government as to "why it is standing as a mute witness while all this is happening."                KM Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy were sitting on a bench hearing a group of eleven writ petitions that asked for guidelines on how to control hate speech. Among the petitions were complaints about the "UPSC Jihad" programme on Sudarshan News TV, statements made at Dharam Sansad meetings, and requests for restrictions on social media posts that spread COVID pandemic information. Center was urged to express its position on the Law Commission's pro...

  When the PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity was introduced in October 2021, Prime Minister Modi had stated that "excessive logistical costs have significantly hampered the competitiveness of India's exports." On Saturday, September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Logistics Policy, which aims to facilitate the transportation of commodities and strengthen the commerce sector in the Indian economy. The PM made reference to the reintroduction of cheetahs in India when he announced the launch of the initiative, saying that luggage should move quickly like a cheetah while noting that logistical costs currently represent 13 to 14% of India's GDP, nearly twice as much as they do in developed nations. What made a logistics policy necessary? Transportation services for moving goods, storage facilities that are especially important for trade in perishable goods like food, fruits, and vegetables, as well as the efficient oper...