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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is commemorated on 21 August every year to honour the survivors of terrorism. Terrorism continues to destroy the lives of thousands of people every year across the world. The victims often struggle to get their voices heard, for their rights and support for their needs. Often they need a multi-dimensional support, including physical, psychological, financial and social. UN member states have the responsibility to support the victims and uphold their rights and it plays a vital role in providing assistance to the member countries in countering terrorism. History In 2017, UN General Assembly announced 21 August as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism to support the victims of terrorism. In April 2020, UN Secretary-General António Guterres published the report on “Progress of the UN system to support Member States in assisting victims of terrorism” as required by the Genera

World Senior Citizen's Day is observed on 21 August. It acknowledges the contribution made by elders to society. The day also raises awareness about issues like elder abuse and age deterioration that affect elderly people a lot. On this day, every problem concerning senior citizens is discussed and shared. Even solutions relating to them are offered. This special day was founded by Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States of America in the year 1988. On World Senior Citizen's Day this year, try to initiate a conversation (if you haven’t) with the elderly people in your life. Also, do not forget to thank your elderly parents and grandparents for all the sacrifices they've made for you so far. Here are a few wishes, greetings, and messages that you can share with your loved ones this Word Senior Citizen's Day: World Senior Citizen’s Day wishes: -Happy Senior Citizens Day to those elders in the family who make our life a lot wiser for us. We are proud and

New Delhi:  More than 30 people were killed, 22 of them in Himachal Pradesh alone, as heavy monsoon rains triggered flashfloods, landslides, and house collapses, upending normal life across large swathes of the country on Saturday. The fatalities included four each in Uttarakhand and Odisha, and one in Jharkhand. Himachal Pradesh The IMD has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Himachal and issued an 'Orange alert' for next 12 hours. Himachal Pradesh | Next 5 days to see moderate to heavy rain. Orange alert has been issued for the next 12 hours for whole state, yellow alert for the rest of the days till August 24: Bui Lal, IMD Director of State pic.twitter.com/6kctGsST1Y — ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2022 Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh since Friday caused landslides and flashfloods, with officials saying 22 people, including eight members of a family, died. Ten people were injured in the state which has reported 36 weather-related incidents. As many as 743 roads, in

New Delhi:  More than 30 people were killed, 22 of them in Himachal Pradesh alone, as heavy monsoon rains triggered flashfloods, landslides, and house collapses, upending normal life across large swathes of the country on Saturday. The fatalities included four each in Uttarakhand and Odisha, and one in Jharkhand. Himachal Pradesh The IMD has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Himachal and issued an 'Orange alert' for next 12 hours. Himachal Pradesh | Next 5 days to see moderate to heavy rain. Orange alert has been issued for the next 12 hours for whole state, yellow alert for the rest of the days till August 24: Bui Lal, IMD Director of State pic.twitter.com/6kctGsST1Y — ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2022 Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh since Friday caused landslides and flashfloods, with officials saying 22 people, including eight members of a family, died. Ten people were injured in the state which has reported 36 weather-related incidents. As many as 743 roads, in

New Delhi:  A 23-year-old man in Kurukshetra, Haryana, ended his life by jumping into the Narwana branch canal over the alleged delay in getting visa for Canada. However, his visa reached his home a day after he took the extreme step. His body was found floating from the canal on Friday evening, said police on Saturday. Vikesh Saini, a resident of village Jhansa here, wanted to go to Canada for further education. He had recently completed his graduation. Vikesh was upset as he was not getting his Canadian visa, said police. Station House Officer (Jhansa) Rajpal Singh said Vikesh had left his home on the night of 17 August. His family members and police started searching for him the next day. His relatives found his motorcycle and slippers on the bank of the canal. The body was handed over to family members on Saturday after a post-mortem examination. The suicide comes only days after it was reported that people wanting to visit the United States will have to wait for at least 500 d

An Uber driver, who went the extra mile for an exhausted passenger, is on his way to social media stardom. The incident came to light after a heartwarming post of a LinkedIn user started making rounds on the internet. LinkedIn user Harsh Sharma penned down a long note wherein he talks about the act of kindness by a driver in Bengaluru, whom he hadn’t met before. He also attached two pictures of the driver alongside the post. Harsh Sharma revealed that an Uber driver named Ravi came to know that he hadn’t slept at night because of his flight. Later what Ravi did, left a “lifelong impression” on Harsh. The LinkedIn user started his post by saying, “The person you see in this photo, he's not my relative, friend or anyone whom I knew until this happened. This Uber driver named Ravi unlike other cab drivers talking on earphones due to the language barrier, he saw I haven't slept due to my flight.” Wondering what happened next? Well, Ravi being the sweetest, “organised” Harsh’s sea

Keen to know how the stars are aligned for you today? Then, read to know more. Virgos will make acquaintances with prominent people. Leos will see financial gains in the business. Scorpios might accomplish new heights on the professional front. Sagittarius will benefit from their political connections. Romance and intimacy will increase for those in love. Few might make risky decisions in the business. Iron traders might have some problems today. Men are advised to be polite and respectful towards women. Check your horoscope for this Saturday, 20 August: Aries (21 March - 19 April): You might get good job offers from abroad. Do not waste your money on intoxicating substances and immoral activities. Aries are advised to exercise daily and take proper rest to keep fit. You might make risky decisions in the business. The day is favourable for students. Taurus (20 April - 20 May): Your self-confidence will get a boost. Romance and intimacy will increase in your personal relationship. You

The birth anniversary of India's Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is celebrated as 'Sadbhavana Diwas' or Harmony Day' on 20 August. Sadbhavana Diwas is marked with the objective to promote peace, national integration and communal harmony among all Indians. 'Sadbhavana' in English means goodwill. Sadbhavana Diwas promotes Rajiv Gandhi's vision of a developed nation, which he tried to propagate through different national and international projects. The message of this day is that people with different religions and beliefs should live peacefully in the country and eschew violence. Sadbhavana Diwas aims to instill communal harmony, unity, brotherhood and love in the society at large. History Rajiv Gandhi’s modern outlook was reflected in his contribution to the nation’s development. In 1986, Rajiv Gandhi announced a National Policy on Education to modernise and expand higher education in India. He also started a central government-based institution n

The Earth’s resources are diminishing at an alarming rate. And, instead of depending on them, we must switch to renewable resources of energy. Renewable resources are those types of energy sources that are not depleted, and can continuously provide clean and green energy. Examples of renewable resources of energy are wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, and biomass energy. Initiatives all over the globe are striving to raise awareness about how we can utilise more sources of renewable energy. Akshay Urja Day is one of such initiatives. Akshay Urja Day or Akshay Urja Diwas is commemorated every year on 20 August. Late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary also falls on this day. History The Akshay Urja Day campaign was organised for the first time by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the Ministry for New & Renewable Energy Sources (MNRE) in Delhi in the year 2004. In the event, 12,000 school students formed a human chain to promote efficient and green energy

New Delhi: As many as 111 'Govindas' or Dahi Handi participants were injured while forming human pyramids during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai on Friday, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). According to the municipal body, while most of them were discharged after treatment, 23 participants were admitted to hospitals and their condition was said to be stable. Thirty persons were treated at the civic-run KEM hospital, followed by 12 at GT Hospital, 11 at Nair hospital and 10 at Rajawadi hospital, among others. "No untoward incident has been reported," said BMC. The state government had last month announced that there would be no restrictions on celebrating religious festivals, including Dahi Handi and Ganesh Chaturthi, this year. Dahi Handi which is a part of the Krishna Janmashtami festival was celebrated in Mumbai after a hiatus of two years owing to the pandemic. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday informed t

New Delhi : Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal will hold a press conference today at 12 pm. Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation raid on Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case is still underway. Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to hold a press conference today at 12 noon. CBI raid at Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's residence is underway. (File photo) pic.twitter.com/nMAvUdpZEG — ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2022 The CBI on Friday conducted raids at 21 locations, including the residence of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and the premises of Delhi Excise Commissioner Arava Gopi Krishna, in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy. #WATCH | A CBI team reaches the residence of Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in Delhi. The agency is raiding 21 locations in Delhi-NCR in connection with the excise policy case, including Sisodia's residence. pic.twitter.com/3txFCtiope

‘Dahi Handi’, an event associated with the Hindu festival of Janmashtami in Maharashtra and popularised by Bollywood films across the nation, has now been accorded the status of adventure sport in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday to “recognise formation of human towers as part of Dahi Handi celebrations as an adventure sport”. 'Dahi-handi' will be recognised under the sports category in Maharashtra. 'Pro-Dahi-Handi' will be introduced. The 'Govindas' will get jobs under sports category. We will provide insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs for all 'Govindas': Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde pic.twitter.com/7LLmgAnZOD — ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2022 After two years of subdued revelry, the Dahi Handi festival is likely to be celebrated on a grand scale like during the pre-pandemic times in the state, especially in Mumbai, on Friday as the government has lifted all coronavirus-related curbs. What is Dahi Handi? Dahi H

New Delhi : Bharatiya Janata Party MP Parvesh Verma has reacted to the Central Bureau of Investigation raid on Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case. Parvesh Verma said, "Its links are connected to Telangana. The hotel they booked, restaurants Manish Sisodia visited to crack deals...I think there are 10-15 private players, government people and Manish Sisodia.." The CBI on Friday conducted raids at 21 locations, including the residence of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and the premises of Delhi Excise Commissioner Arava Gopi Krishna, in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy. #WATCH | A CBI team reaches the residence of Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in Delhi. The agency is raiding 21 locations in Delhi-NCR in connection with the excise policy case, including Sisodia's residence. pic.twitter.com/3txFCtiope — ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2022 Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister slammed the BJP for harassin

India, in the second global Covid virtual summit held recently, suggested strengthening and reforming the World Health Organisation (WHO) for creation of a stronger and more resilient global health security architecture. The question is why there is need for its reform and which are the key areas to be reformed and strengthened for enhancing resilient global health architecture. There is no denial of the fact that effective implementation of public policies is strongly dependent on good governance at both global and national levels. Definitions by experts justifies the fact that “global governance is “doing internationally what governments do at home”. Lancet (2009) defines inter alia global health as the area of study, research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. It emphasises transnational health issues, determinants and solutions, facilitates inter and multi-disciplinary collaboration within and beyond he

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided 21 locations in Delhi-NCR, including Delhi’s Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's residence and premises of the then Delhi Excise Commissioner Arava Gopi Krishna, regarding anomalies and irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi’s liquor policy. Sisodia holds the excise department. सीबीआई आई है. उनका स्वागत है. हम कट्टर ईमानदार हैं . लाखों बच्चों का भविष्य बना रहे हैं. बहुत ही दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है कि हमारे देश में जो अच्छा काम करता है उसे इसी तरह परेशान किया जाता है. इसीलिए हमारा देश अभी तक नम्बर-1 नहीं बन पाया. — Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) August 19, 2022 Charges against Manish Sisodia The CBI has registered an FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in formulation and execution of Delhi Excise Policy brought in November last year, officials said Apart from this, there were also "deliberate and gross procedural lapses" to provide post-tender "undue benefits to liquor licensees", The CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) searched over 20 locations in Delhi and its neighbouring areas, including the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia early Friday. The raids were conducted in connection with the alleged regularities in the Delhi Excise Policy. “CBI is here at my residence. I will cooperate with the probe agency, they will not find anything against me,” Sisodia tweeted. He said that it’s unfortunate that those who do good work in the country are harassed like this. सीबीआई आई है. उनका स्वागत है. हम कट्टर ईमानदार हैं . लाखों बच्चों का भविष्य बना रहे हैं. बहुत ही दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है कि हमारे देश में जो अच्छा काम करता है उसे इसी तरह परेशान किया जाता है. इसीलिए हमारा देश अभी तक नम्बर-1 नहीं बन पाया. — Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) August 19, 2022 “We welcome CBI. Will give full cooperation in the investigation so that the truth can come out soon. Until now many cases have been filed against me but nothing has come out. Nothing will come out of it eit

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to all the countrymen on the occasion of Janmashtami. In a Twitter message in Hindi, he said, "Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. May this festival of devotion and gaiety bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune in everyone's life. jai Shri Krishna!" सभी देशवासियों को जन्माष्टमी के पावन-पुनीत अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। भक्ति और उल्लास का यह उत्सव हर किसी के जीवन में सुख, समृद्धि और सौभाग्य लेकर आए। जय श्रीकृष्ण! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2022 President Droupadi Murmu also took to Twitter to greet citizens on Janmashtami and prayed that the festival inspires all to follow the path of virtue in one's thought, words and action.  "Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. The life of Lord Krishna teaches us to do selfless deeds for the welfare of the people. I wish that this holy fest

New Delhi: A Dehradun court has issued a non-bailable warrant against YouTuber Bobby Kataria for drinking alcohol while sitting on a chair in the middle of a road and stopping traffic on the busy route. "Teams are being sent to Haryana and other locations to arrest him," said SHO, Dehradun Cantt. Uttarakhand | A Dehradun court issued a non-bailable warrant against YouTuber Bobby Kataria for drinking alcohol while sitting on a chair & stopping traffic in middle of the road. Teams are being sent to Haryana & other locations to arrest him: SHO, Dehradun Cantt (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/9wyzLoqLkG — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 19, 2022 The Uttarakhand Police had registered a case against Kataria after a video showing him consuming liquor on a busy Dehradun road went viral. The video, posted by Kataria on his Instagram handle on 28 July, triggered widespread anger from Twitter users. In the video from Dehradun, Kataria - who has 6.3 lakh followers on

Janmashtami is one of the most auspicious and popular festivals for Hindus. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with much pomp and fervour across the country. This festival is specially celebrated in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura which is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Every year numerous events such as Dahi handi are held in various parts of the country. This year marks the 5,249th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. It will be observed on 18 August (Thursday) and 19 August (Friday). Devotees celebrate this special festival by observing a strict fast. Others decorate their homes and temples with flowers, diyas, and lights. As Krishna Janmashtami is a day of great importance, here are some greetings, wishes, and messages to share with your loved ones on social media: -On this Janmashtami, may Lord Krishna bless you and your family with abundant happiness. Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2022! -Le

Janmashtami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. It is grandly observed in several parts of the country with great enthusiasm and zeal. This year marks the 5,249th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. He is believed to be the eighth avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ardent devotees observe a fast on this special day and abstain from consuming grains until sunrise next day. This festival is marked with great enthusiasm in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura which is said to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. During this festival, events like Dahi handi are held in various regions. Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, and Sree Jayanthi. Date and Shubh Muhurat: Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on 18 August (Thursday) and 19 August (Friday) this year. As per Drikpanchang, the Ashtami tithi s

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A Chinese research vessel, Yuan Wang 5, docked at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port on 16 August and will be anchored till 22 August. India is worried that ship’s tracking systems might possibly snoop on its installations. Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/fWtk1yo FP Explainers