This edition of Raisina Dialogue takes a place at a watershed moment in human history. A global pandemic has been ravaging the world for over a year. The last such global pandemic was a century ago: PM Narendra Modi addresses at the inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue
Although, humanity has faced many infectious diseases since then. The world today is underprepared to handle the COVID pandemic. Our scientist, researchers and industry have answered some questions. Many solutions have emerged and many more are yet to come: PM
But as global thinkers&leaders, we must ask ourselves some more questions. Why did it come to this? Is it perhaps because in race of economic development, the concern for welfare for humanity was left behind. The answer to many such questions can be found in our recent past: PM
During this pandemic, in our own humble way, within our own limited resources, we in India have tried to walk the talk. We've tried to protect our own 1.3 billion citizens from the pandemic. At the same time, we've also tried to support pandemic response efforts of others:PM Modi
We understand fully, that mankind will not defeat the pandemic unless all of us, everywhere, regardless of the colour of our passports, come out of it. That is why, this year, despite many constraints, we have supplied vaccines to over 80 countries: PM at Raisina Dialogue
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In light of US decision to withdraw (troops from Afghanistan), foreign & defence ministers of NATO discussed the way forward today & decided that we'll start withdrawal of NATO Resolute Support Mission forces by May 1: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
We plan to complete withdraw of all our troops within a few months. If Taliban attacks our troops during this period, they'll be met with forceful response. We went into Afghanistan together, we adjusted our posture together&we're united in leaving together:NATO Secretary General
Currently, we've around 10,000 tropps in Afghanistan - the majority from non-US allies & partner countries: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
PM Narendra Modi today interacted with Governors and Lieutenant Governors of all States and Union Territories on the COVID19 situation and ongoing vaccination drive in the country, through video conferencing: PMO
PM Modi in his interaction with Governors and Lieutenant Governors of all States and Union Territories suggested that the Governors can actively engage to ensure that social institutions collaborate seamlessly with the State Governments towards micro containment: PMO
PM said that like last year, NCC & NSS also have a key role to play this year as well. He also said that Governors are an important pillar of Janbhagidari and their coordination with State Govts & guidance to institutions of State will further strengthen the nation’s resolve: PMO
The purpose of organizing this function was special this year as J&K & Ladakh are at an important point in history today. Hindus from J&K faced difficult times in past many years&they've now reached an important point: Dattatreya Hosabale, RSS addresses 3-day Navreh Mahotsav, J&K
During this 3-day program on Navreh, a 'sankalp' was taken that in the coming days, families (Hindu) will be resettled in Kashmir again and Navreh will be celebrated with joy next year: Dattatreya Hosabale, RSS
Our Hindu brothers and sisters, who have lived in Kashmir for many years, have overcome many crisis and have progressed towards development: Dattatreya Hosabole, Jt General Secy, during the valedictory function of 3-day Navreh Mahotsav, J&K
Issue of availability of Remdesivir reviewed by minister Mansukh Mandaviya in meetings with existing manufacturers of Remdesivir drug&other stakeholders on 12-13 Mar where decisions taken to increase production/supply&reduce prices of Remdesivir:Ministry of Chemicals &Fertilizers
Current total capacity of 7 manufacturers of Remdesivir is 38.80 lakh vials/month. Fast-track approval given for 7 more sites having production capacity of 10 Lakh vials/month to 6 manufacturers. Another 30 lakh vials/month production lined up: Ministry of Chemicals&Fertilizers
Manufacturers of Remdesivir have volunteered to reduce the price to less than Rs 3500 by the end of this week. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is continuously monitoring the availability of the drug: Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Maharashtra COVID19 guidelines: All establishments, public places, activities to remain closed. Essential services exempted, their operations to be unrestricted.
Restrictions to be in effect from 8pm, 14th April till 7am, 1st May
Cinema halls, theatres, auditoriums, amusement parks, gyms, sports complexes to be closed. Shooting for films, serial,ads to be closed. All shops, malls,shopping centres not performing essential services to also remain closed from 8pm, 14th Apr till 7am, 1st May: Maharashtra Govt
All places of worship, schools and colleges, private coaching classes, barbershops, spas, salons and beauty parlous will remain closed from tomorrow till 7am on 1st May: Maharashtra Government
Excellent meeting b/w Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian and EAM Dr S Jaishankar. They discussed all aspects of the bilateral strategic partnership, regional & global challenges & cooperation at UNSC: Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India
EAM Dr S Jaishankar today hosted visiting Foreign Minister for bilateral talks. In context of changes in a Covid-impacted world, both Ministers recognised the immense opportunities for greater collaboration in diverse sectors such as trade and investments...:MEA
...Defence and security, health, education, research and innovation, energy and climate change. Bilateral trade with France has witnessed a steady rise in the last decade reaching USD 10.75 billion in 2020: MEA