Saturday, 15 February 2020

15/02/2020

International

  1. The US is ready to supply oil and gas to energy-hungry India as there is a huge potential for bilateral cooperation, a top White House official said ahead of President Trump's maiden visit to India. 
  2. NATO will resume its training mission in Iraq soon, the alliance's top military commander said on Friday. 
  3. Researchers have revealed that one in three species of plants and animals could face extinction by 2070 due to climate change. 
 National
  1. The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the Assam government to file a fresh report regarding the status of release of Bangladeshi migrants in detention centres. 
  2. The European Union calls for withdrawal of restrictions in J&K.
  3. Ramayana Express, with Ramayana themed interiors and bhajans playing on board, which will take pilgrims to locations associated with Lord Ram is likely to be launched by March by Indian Railways. 
 Regional
  1. Eastern Army Commander Lt Anil Chauhan said on Friday that insurgency is on a decline in the North-East. 
  2. Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said that rail projects in NE are to be completed by 2023.
  3. Filmfare Awards function is to be hosted at Guwahati today, function being held outside Mumbai for the first time. 
 Sports
  1. India's Koneru Humpy defeated former world champion Alexandra Kosteniuk of Russia in Sixth round of the Cairns cup chess tournament. 

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