Author: Aastha Khera

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Aastha is a second-year student at Christ University, Bangalore pursuing a triple major in Journalism, psychology and English Literature. She views the field of journalism and psychology as a much-needed duty towards the society and literature as food for the soul. She also has her work published in two anthologies. You are most likely to find her scribbling in her diary at 3am next to a tub of ice cream or adoring the moon with all her heart. Aastha is just embarking on her journey as a writer and is more excited than ever.

Mansi Joshi to wait some more for her Paralympic Debut

The Tokyo Paralympics will see para-badminton making its debut at the quadrennial event in the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Still, ace Indian para-shuttler Manasi Joshi won’t be a part of the games. Ace para- shuttler and former World champion Manasi Joshi took to Twitter to express her frustration and disappointment at not competing in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. She sent out a video message, promising to “come back stronger.” She also stated in her video clip that she is devasted and enraged. PARA-BADMINTON’S DEBUT IN THE PARALYMPIC GAMES India has seven athletes competing in the para-badminton events at the Tokyo…

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India Has No Solid Plan To Evacuate Indians From Kabul; Cong Deems It Gross Abdication Of Duty

Following the desertion of Afghanistan by President Ashraf Ghani, the country has slipped into the hands of Taliban forces. Extraordinary scenes are seen in the Afghan capital Kabul, where terrified individuals rush to escape from the country. India is attempting to evacuate hundreds of its citizens and authorities, which is grasped by dread and frenzy after the rapid events. INDIA’S PLAN OF ACTION Over the last few days, the Indian embassy has also been flooded with visa requests. The Kabul airport is currently the primary option out of the country, with the Taliban dominating all land border crossings. According to…

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Amidst Speedy Evacuations By Us Forces; Marine Vanguard Lands In Kabul

As the Taliban terror is on the rise, one of the first forces of the Marine Battalion arrived in Kabul. The U.S. is making sincere efforts to evacuate American diplomats and their Afghan colleagues. Vanguard is one of the three Marine and Army battalions sent by the United Nations of America. An additional 4,500-5000 troops have also been sent to bases in the Gulf nations of Qatar and Kuwait, including 1,000 to Qatar to accelerate visa preparations for Afghan interpreters and other people who dread requital from the Taliban for their past work with Americans and their relatives. Pentagon’s spokesperson,…

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India Expected to Buy 5 Crore Doses of PFIZER - Asiana Times

The Indian authorities purchase around 50 million doses of Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE’s Covid-19 vaccine. The drugmaker has not yet sought permission for the use of its vaccine in India. The Centre is in talks with western vaccine makers to get tens of millions of doses in the next few months. This will accelerate the Covid-19 vaccination program in India and relieve the burden on vaccine production. CURRENT VACCINATION STATUS  While the coronavirus cases in the country have eased from a devastating peak in April and May, government officials have said the second wave is not over.…

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