India played pivotal role in making millet choice of common man: Mansukh Mandaviya
Friday, 1 December 2023 The Codex Alimentarious Commission (CAC), an international food safety and quality standard-setting body created by WHO and FAO of the United Nations with 188 member countries, has praised India's Standards on Millets and accepted its proposal for the development of global standards for millets during its 46th session held in Rome, Italy. India has framed a comprehensive group standard for 15 types of millets specifying 8 quality parameters, which received resounding applause at the international meet. Codex currently has standards for Sorghum and Pearl Millet.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the Lok Sabha regarding wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification at the Olympics, as informed by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal. The disqualification news triggered protests from Opposition MPs during Zero Hour, who demanded a government statement on the issue. Some MPs entered the Well of the House, raising slogans and insisting that the sports minister provide answers.
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated six Indian shooters, including bronze medalist Sarabjot Singh, following their impressive performance at the Paris Olympics. The ceremony highlighted the success of government initiatives like Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme in nurturing talent. Mandaviya emphasized the importance of hard work alongside government support and shared the vision of India becoming a top-5 sports ecosystem by 2047. The shooters praised India's improved sports infrastructure and expressed gratitude for government backing.
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Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has firmly rejected allegations of hacking the campaign of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The mission stated that the Islamic Republic does not give any credibility to these accusations, emphasizing that Iran has no intention or motive to interfere in the US presidential election. This response follows a report by Politico, which disclosed that it had started receiving emails from an anonymous account containing documents from within Trump's campaign.
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The UN has fired nine staff members from its agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, after an internal investigation found they may have been involved in the Hamas-led 7 October attack against Israel. The UN secretary general’s office announced the move in a brief statement on Monday. It did not elaborate on the Unrwa staffers’ possible role in the attack. It said the nine included seven staffers who were fired previously over the claims.
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Nine staff members working for the UN's aid agency for Palestinian refugees have been fired after an investigation found they may have been involved in Hamas's 7.. Sky News
The United States is sounding the alarm as Israel faces the threat of significant attacks this week. White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby has issued a stark warning, emphasizing the need for preparedness against potential strikes by Iran or its proxies. In a joint statement, President Biden, along with leaders from the UK, France, Germany, and Italy, called on Iran to halt its threats against Israel. The situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with Israel already retaliating against Hamas and Hezbollah commanders following recent escalations. As tensions rise, world leaders stress the urgent need for a ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Watch as we delve into the latest developments and the global response to the escalating crisis.
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Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Paralympic Games, having been selected to represent Italy in.. BBC Sport
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have enough money to buy anything they could ever want, but they still made a wish like every other tourist at Rome's famous.. TMZ.com
As Rome bakes under the intense summer sun, the city is solidifying its reputation as Italy's gelato capital. With a 14% increase in gelato consumption this year, both locals and tourists are flocking to Rome’s historic gelaterias.
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Italy is honouring the artist Fernando Botero with an outdoor exhibition of his voluminous sculptures across Rome. The exhibition is a tribute to the Colombian who died in September last year in Monaco, where he kept a studio.
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