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News Headlines-08/9/21

 News Headlines-

1.There is convergence in long term strategic concerns of India and Russia over Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as it will not only destabilise Central Asia but also become a source of terror, opiate drugs, and a major proliferator of conventional weapons.While India has exchanged notes on Taliban-ruled Afghanistan with visiting security chiefs from the US and UK.-hindustantimes.com


2.Joe Biden, president of the United States of America, said on Tuesday (local time) that China has a “real problem” with the Taliban, and thus he has reason to believe that Beijing will work out “some arrangement” with the new rulers in Afghanistan. When asked about the Taliban getting funding from China, Biden responded by saying that China, not unlike Pakistan.-hindustantimes.com

3.The Taliban on Tuesday announced a caretaker Cabinet, a day after it took total control over Afghanistan, claiming they have won the key battle for Panjshir Valley, the final resistance holdout. Their return to power has alarmed, many - especially women - are worried about what Taliban rule would mean for them.-Times of India

4.Hundred of medical facilities in Afghanistan are at risk of imminent closure because the Western donors who finance them are barred from dealing with the new Taliban government, a World Health Organization official said on Monday.-indiatoday.in

5.A member of a Supreme Court-appointed panel of experts to examine the three contentious farm laws has urged the court to make its report public and decide the matter as thousands of farmers continue to oppose the legislation.-hindustantimes.com

6.Farmer unions announced they would sit in front of the mini secretariat in Karnal until the district administration heeded their call for action against the government officials and the cops involved in the August 28 lathicharge.-The Tribune

7.Putting an end to the confusion and anxiety over CET dates in Maharashtra, the state's higher education minister Uday Samant announced that all entrance exams will be conducted between September 15 to October 10. Overall 8.6 lakh aspirants were awaiting the conduct of CET for admissions to various professional courses, including engineering, MBA, law, architecture, etc.-Times of India

8.Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts began receiving moderate to heavy rains during the late evening on Tuesday, and are expected to continue receiving heavy showers through the day on Wednesday, as per the forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).-hindustantimes.com

9.India's apex Hospitality Association - Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has submitted a representation to the Hon’ble Minister of Tourism - G. Kishan Reddy requesting classification inspection of hotels in Kerala that are 4 Star and above to be done expeditiously.-hotelierindia.com

10.Hospitality businesses near the National Parks were standing still for a long time. As tourists were hesitant to take group safaris, the resorts and hotels banking on the arrivals were witnessing a downfall in business. Anuraga Palace in Ranthambore currently is witnessing the early signs of occupancy revival.-hospitalityworld.com

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