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India Is Set to Be Elected to UN Human Rights Council
India is set to be elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council on Friday as a candidate from the Asia-Pacific region.
Only five countries are running for the five vacancies from the region, therefore, all are assured of election.
The other four candidates are Bangladesh, Bahrain, Fiji and the Philippines.
(IANS)
IAF To Hold Talks With HAL Officials
The Indian Air Force will hold talks with top Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) officials on issues of production and upgradation of aircraft at the IAF commanders’ conference, amid questions being raised about the state-run plane maker’s capabilities against the backdrop of the Rafale jet deal.
Indigenisation and design and development of aircraft and other equipment will also be discussed at the two-day biannual conference that began on Thursday, an IAF spokesperson said.
Customs Duty Hiked On Mobile Phone Parts And Other Communication Items
The Indian government has raised basic customs duty on a number of items used in electronic, mobile communications in a move aimed at narrowing current account deficit, reported Bloomberg quoting a finance ministry notification.
(BloombergQuint)
US Secy Pompeo Says No More Aid to Syria if Iran Troops Stay
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says no more US reconstruction aid to Syria if Iran troops remain in the country, reports news agency AFP