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29 Jun

Dutch government begins auction of 5G frequencies.

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The Dutch government started an auction Monday of new 5G wireless frequencies, with telecom companies bidding so they can provide customers with the faster mobile communication networks. The government says the online auction of 700, 1,400 and 2,100 megahertz frequencies could last days or longer and will raise a minimum of 900 million euros ($1 billion). A 3,500 megahertz frequency will be auctioned off at a later date because its use for 5G networks could interfere with the work of a satellite communications interception facility in the Northern Netherlands used by Dutch intelligence agencies. The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs…

29 Jun

Gunmen attack Karachi stock exchange building in Pakistan, Seven killed.

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The assailants launched a grenade attack at the main gate to the building and opened fire but police say they failed to make it to the trading floor. Staff inside took refuge in locked rooms and many were evacuated. Security forces are searching the area. Militants from the Baloch Liberation Army say they were behind the attack. Ethnic Baloch groups have fought a long-running insurgency for a separate homeland and a greater share of resources in Pakistan's Balochistan province. “We locked ourselves in our offices,” Asad Javed, who works at a brokerage in the stock exchange building, which is in…

29 Jun

India likely to get first batch of Rafale fighters by July-end.

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India is likely to receive around six fully-loaded Rafale fighter aircraft by July-end fitted with the long-range Meteor air-to-air missiles, which is expected to boost the capabilities of the Indian Air Force.The Rafales along with the Meteor missiles can hit targets at more than 150 km strike range. "Depending upon the situation and the ongoing training of IAF pilots in France, we may get six Rafales by July-end. The aircraft will be arriving with their full package and will be made operational within few days itself," government sources told news agency . On June 2, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held…

29 Jun

Tablighi Jamaat gathering : SC asks MHA to clarify on visa status of foreigners blacklisted for Tablighi Jamaat activities.

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The Supreme Court on Monday asked ministry of home affairs to clarify its stand about the status of visa of around 2,500 citizens from 35 countries, who were blacklisted for ten years for their alleged involvement in Tablighi Jamaat activities. “What we have here on record is a press note. It does not say notices were issued, orders were passed and action was taken on a case-to-case basis. We do not see any individual orders here. Please take instructions on the stand of the Union of India”, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar addressed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. A bench of Justices A…

29 Jun

Delhi : Plasma bank to be set up for treatment of Covid-19 patients.

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced setting up of a 'plasma bank' to save lives of serious COVID-19 patients in the national capital. Addressing an online media briefing, the chief minister said the bank will start working in the next two days, adding that the AAP government will encourage those who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma. The chief minister said that a helpline will be set up by the government for queries related to donation of plasma. Addressing an online media briefing, the chief minister said the bank will start working in the next two…

29 Jun

Lockdown Extension in Maharashtra

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New Delhi: A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray clarified that restrictions will continue even after June 30 across the state, the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal corporation has announced complete shutdown in 33 of the total 160 containment zones. Notably, more than 3,300 cases have been reported from Kalyan and Dombivali so far. Following the shutdown only essential services will be allowed and other activities would remain restricted in these areas. According to the reports, essential services in these regions will be available from 9 AM to 5 PM. Besides, unnecessary travel will be prohibited for next 15 days.

28 Jun

Mumbai Cops To Residents

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Mumbai: Movement of people to visit markets, salons and barber shops should not be beyond a radius of 2 kilometre from their houses, the Mumbai Police said on Sunday amid a steady growth of coronavirus cases in the Maharashtra capital. Only those attending offices or medical emergencies are allowed to go further, it added. "While many activities have been permitted under the Mission Begin Again guidelines issued by state government making the movement of people easier, the threat of COVID-19 still persists in the city... However, many people in the city have been found violating these norms, thereby endangering their own…

28 Jun

26/11 plotter Sajjid Mir lives under ‘highest level of ISI protection’ in Pakistan

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In its annual Country Reports on Terrorism, the United States has accused Islamabad of not prosecuting 2019 Pulwama attack Jaish-e-Mohammed mastermind Masood Azhar and 26/11 Mumbai attack master planner Sajjid Mir aka Majid despite their “widely believed” presence in Pakistan. While the Imran Khan government continues to deny the presence of these killers in Pakistan, Mir and Azhar live under highest level of ISI protection that country. Sajjid Mir, the handler of American national David Coleman Headley, lives in Garden Villa Housing Society, Adiala Jail Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan or 27, C-Block, Al Faisal Town, Lahore or Ganda Nala area of…

28 Jun

Bengal Safari to open after taking Covid safety measures

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The Bengal Safari, a state government-run wild animals park, in Darjeeling district and other tourist spots under the forest department will be opened after taking all precautionary measures to check the spread of coronavirus, a minister said on Sunday. “We don’t want a spike in coronavirus cases. We will not open the Bengal Safari and other tourist spots hastily,” Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee said. The government closed the tourist spots under the department in March in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. A meeting will be held on Monday on this issue, the minister said. Banerjee was talking to reporters…

28 Jun

Massive Fire At Chemical Factory In Ghaziabad

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Ghaziabad: A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad this afternoon. Over 10 fire trucks have been rushed to the spot and efforts are on to control the fire. Videos and photos shared on social media show thick smoke billowing out from the factory located in the city's Pandav Nagar area. The fire trucks were called at around 1.50pm to the spot.