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June 16-30, 2022 - Vol 2, Issue 23
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Cabinet approves MoU on cooperation in urban water management with Australia
Guinness record: 75 km road laid in 105 hrs 33 minutes
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): The Union Cabinet on June 8 approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Australia for technical co-operation for AustraliaIndia Water Security Initiative. (AIWASI).
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) created a history by laying 75 km of bituminous concrete road in a single lane in 105 hours and 33 minutes, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on June 8.
The Minister said the bituminous mix of 36,634 MT consisting of 2,070 MT of bitumen was used. He said the project was implemented by 720 workers including a team of independent consultants who worked day and night to complete this task.
The Minister for Road Transport and the Highways announced that a New Guinness World Record was created by the NHAI in laying 75 km of bituminous concrete road in a single lane on NH 53 in 105 hours and 33 minutes between Amravati and Akola.
Gadkari said, before this, the Guinness World Record for the longest continuously laid bituminous road was for building 25.275 km that was achieved in Doha, Qatar in Feb 2019. The task took 10 days to complete.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the MoU between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Government of Australia for Technical Cooperation in urban water management. The MoU has been
management. The MoU has been signed in December, 2021. The government said that the MoU would reinforce bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the area of urban water security. It would strengthen institutional capacities at all levels for urban water management; improve accessibility, affordability and quality of water and sanitation services, promote circular economy of water and water secure cities, encourage climate resilient water management practices, enhance community participation in water
management and improve social inclusion through initiatives for accessible infrastructure. “The MoU will enable both sides to learn about technological advancements gained by two nations in key areas of urban water security and will promote exchange of learning, best practices and capacity building of institutions.”
Nupur Sharma derogatory remarks: AlQaeda warns of attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, UP & Gujarat cantonments," a threat letter by New Delhi, June 8 (IANS): AlQaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has issued a chilling warning of carrying out 'suicide bombings' in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat in a bid to avenge the insult to the Prophet Mohammed. "The saffron terrorists should now await their end in Delhi, Bombay, UP and Gujarat. They should find refuge neither in their homes nor in their fortified army
the AQIS read.
It said that the "hearts of Muslims all over the world are bleeding" and are filled with feelings of revenge and retribution.
The report, based on data from Scamwatch run under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), showed that Australians reported losing over A$205 million ($147 million) to scams between January 1 and May 1, 2022, a 166 per cent
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increase from the first four months of 2021, reports Xinhua news agency. Overwhelmingly, the scams came in the form of investment scams, making up more than 75 per cent of all money lost. “We are seeing more money lost to investment scams and so are urging all Australians not to trust investment opportunities that seem too good to be true,” said ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard. Additionally, the majority of the scams were conducted
Not govt’s views but of fringe, India clarifies to Qatar
Indian envoy Dipak Mittal made the clarifications in a meeting at the foreign office in Qatar.
Australians losing millions in scams: Report Canberra, June 6 (IANS): A new report released on Monday by Australia’s peak competition regulator has revealed that Australians have lost more than double to scams in the first four months of 2022 than the previous year.
The Minister said the Amravati to Akola section is part of NH 53, an important east-east corridor which connects major cities like Kolkata, Raipur, Nagpur and Surat. He said once completed, this stretch will play a major role in easing movement of traffic and freight on this route.
Doha/New Delhi, June 5 (IANS): India has clarified to Qatar that some offensive tweets it had raised are not the government's view but of fringe elements.
Former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma had allegedly made controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammed following which she was suspended by the party. The controversial statement made by Nupur Sharma set off
"The total length of the 75 km of single lane continuous bituminous concrete road is equivalent to 37.5 km of two-lane paved shoulder road and the work started on June 3 at 7.27 a.m. and was completed on June 7 at 5 p.m.," he added.
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In response to a media query regarding statement issued by Qatar MOfA on an offensive tweet in India, the Spokesperson of the Embassy of India in Qatar said, "Ambassador had a meeting in the Foreign Office in which concerns were raised with regard to some offensive tweets by individuals in India denigrating the religious personality. Ambassador conveyed that the tweets do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. These are the views of fringe elements." "In line with our civilisational heritage and strong cultural traditions of unity in diversity, the Government of India accords the highest respect to all religions."
taken against those who made the derogatory remarks. A statement has also been issued by concerned quarters emphasizing respect for all religions, denouncing insults to any religious personality or demeaning any religion or sect," the statement said. "Vested interests that are against India-Qatar relations have been inciting the people using these derogatory comments. We should work together against such mischievous elements who aim to undercut the strength of our bilateral ties." The BJP has taken action against Nupur Sharma and Navin Jindal for their offensive comments on the Prophet and said that the party's view is to respect all religions.
"Strong action has already been
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