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United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Telangana Governor extends greetings on Eid Ul Adha
Hyderabad, June 6 (UNI) Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Eid Ul Adha (Bakrid), which will be celebrated on Saturday. In his message, the Governor said, 'I extend my heartfelt wishes and greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid Ul Adha. This festival symbolizes the spirit of sacrifice and supreme devotion. It holds a special place in the Islamic faith, representing the values of sharing, charity, reverence, and supporting the needy. I hope the celebration of this festival further strengthens the spirit of brotherhood, service, and sacrifice. By celebrating Eid Ul Adha in its true spirit, I am confident that peace, harmony, cooperation, compassion, and unity will prevail in our society. I wish you all a very Happy Eid Ul Adha. UNI VV GNK
United News of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Trump asks Apple to not to produce iPhones in India
Doha, May 15 (UNI) Taking a tough stand on trade issues, US President Donald Trump has asked Apple CEO Tim Cook not to manufacture I-Phones in India. "Tim you're my friend, I have treated you very good, I hear you are building all over India. I don't want you building in India. You can build in India if you want to take care of India. We are not interested in you building in India. India can take care of themselves," Trump said after a meeting with US-Qatar business leaders. The statement comes days after India rebuffed the US President's offer of mediation on Kashmir between India and Pakistan in the midst of Operation Sindoor. Significantly the advice to Tim Cook also comes after US and China agreed on reduction of tariffs. President Trump attributed the decision to tariffs imposed by India on US goods and said India is one of the highest tariff nations in the world. Mr Cook had earlier said Apple would produce most of the iPhones for US market in India and would shift part of iPhone production from China to India in the next few years because of high tariff imposed by China. Apple planned to source from India about 60mn iPhones sold annually in the US by the end of next year. However, the US President also announced that India had offered to drop all tariffs on goods imported from US. ''India has offered us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariff". UNI RB GNK
United News of India
23-04-2025
- United News of India
Infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Uri sector, operation underway
Srinagar, Apr 23 (UNI) An infiltration attempt by suspected militants was foiled by Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday. The bid was foiled a day after the deadliest terror attack on civilians in J&K that left 26 dead at a meadow near the famous resort of Pahalgam in Anantnag district. Army said two to three unidentified terrorists attempted to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan near Uri Nala. The attempt was detected and intercepted by alert troops guarding the LoC, leading to a firefight. 'On 23 Apr 2025, approximately 2-3 UI terrorists tried to infiltrate through general area Sarjeevan at Uri Nala, Baramulla, the alert tps on LC challenged and intercepted them resulting in a firefight,' Army's Srinagar based Chinar Corps said in a post on X. The Army said the operation is in progress. UNI MJR GNK
Voice of America
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Voice of America
UK's Grenfell Tower to be demolished more than seven years after blaze
London's Grenfell Tower, which was engulfed in flames more than seven years ago in a disaster that killed 72 people, will be demolished, bereaved families and survivors said on Thursday. The fire ripped through the 23-story social housing block in one of London's richest areas during the early hours of June 14, 2017. It was Britain's deadliest blaze in a residential building since World War II. Grenfell Next of Kin (GNK), which represents relatives of nearly half of those who died, said Britain's deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, announced her decision to a room of families and survivors in a meeting on Wednesday evening. According to the group, the demolition of the tower, which remains standing but covered in protective wrap, will start after the eighth anniversary of the tragedy in June this year. Engineers advising the government said the structure of the tower would worsen over time, and that the building, or part of it that was significantly damaged, should be carefully taken down. "Do we wish the whole tower could stand forever? Yes. Is that an option? Not from a structural point of view," GNK said. Grenfell United said the voices of bereaved families and survivors were not heard or considered by Rayner, during what they described as a short four-week consultation. "Ignoring the voices of bereaved on the future of our loved ones' gravesite is disgraceful and unforgivable," it said. The department of housing, communities and local government did not immediately reply to a request for comment, but the decision was confirmed by Joe Powell, the member of parliament for Kensington, the area where the tower is located. He said on X that the decision had not been taken lightly: "Grenfell Tower will always be in our hearts as a community." A public inquiry into the fire, which published its final report last year, blamed the disaster on failings by the government, by the construction industry and, most of all, by the firms involved in fitting the exterior with flammable cladding. Several survivors and families have said the inquiry has delayed any criminal proceedings. A commission looking at a future memorial on the site of the disaster said in its 2023 report that if the tower came down it should be "dismantled with care and respect." A final design for the memorial is expected by spring 2026, and construction could begin that year. The decision on the tower's future came after some relatives of those who died raised concerns about a letter notifying them that a small quantity of human remains were still being stored by the police.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
UK's Grenfell Tower to be demolished more than seven years after blaze
By Catarina Demony LONDON (Reuters) -London's Grenfell Tower, which was engulfed in flames more than seven years ago in a disaster that killed 72 people, will be demolished, bereaved families and survivors said on Thursday. The fire ripped through the 23-storey social housing block in one of London's richest areas during the early hours of June 14, 2017 - Britain's deadliest blaze in a residential building since World War Two. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Grenfell Next of Kin (GNK), which represents relatives of nearly half of those who died, said Britain's deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, announced her decision to a room of families and survivors in a meeting on Wednesday evening. According to the group, the demolition of the tower, which remains standing but covered in protective wrap, will only start after the eighth anniversary of the tragedy in June this year. Engineers advising the government said the structure of the tower would worsen over time, and that the building or part of it that was significantly damaged should be carefully taken down. "Do we wish the whole tower could stand forever? Yes. Is that an option? Not from a structural point of view," GNK said. Grenfell United said the voices of bereaved families and survivors were not heard or considered by Rayner during what they described as a short four-week consultation. "Ignoring the voices of bereaved on the future of our loved ones' gravesite is disgraceful and unforgivable," it said. The department of housing, communities and local government did not immediately reply to a request for comment, but the decision was confirmed by Joe Powell, the member of parliament for Kensington, the area where the tower is located. He said on X that the decision had not been taken lightly: "Grenfell Tower will always be in our hearts as a community." A public inquiry into the fire, which published its final report last year, blamed the disaster on failings by the government, construction industry and, most of all, the firms involved in fitting the exterior with flammable cladding. Several survivors and families have said the inquiry has delayed any criminal proceedings. A commission looking at a future memorial on the site of the disaster said in its 2023 report that if the tower came down it should be "dismantled with care and respect". A final design for the memorial is expected by spring 2026, and construction could begin that year. The decision on the tower's future came after some relatives of those who died raised concerns about a letter notifying them that a small quantity of human remains were still being stored by the police.
