instagram.com/ @thesikhtimes facebook.com/ thesikhtimes qaumipatrika VISIT: PUBLISHED FROM Delhi, Haryana, Uttar www.thesikhtimes.in Pradesh, Punjab, The Sikh Times Email:[email protected] Chandigarh, Himachal and Jammu National Daily Vol. 12 No. 271 RNI NO. DELENG/2008/25465 New Delhi, Wednesday, 10 February, 2021 [email protected] 9971359517 12 pages. 2/- PM Narendra Modi, President Joe Biden agree to promote free and open Indo-Pacific region, strengthen Quad The move comes as the Joe Biden administration appears eager to build on the renewed attention to the grouping of the four major Indo-Pacific democracies, with national security adviser Jake Sullivan calling it "a foundation upon which to build substantial American policy in the Indo-Pacific". Simmi Kaur Babbar Washington. Prime Minister Narendra meeting, the Quad members are Modi and US President Joe Biden during expected to discuss cooperation for the a phone conversation has agreed to realisation of a "Free and Open Indo- Minister Harsh Vardhan says Covid Warriors continue close cooperation to promote a Pacific" amid concerns over China`s free and open Indo-Pacific region, maritime assertiveness in the region. who died given Rs 50 lakh compensation including support for freedom of It is speculated that China may react with navigation, and a stronger regional displeasure to the meeting. The Japan architecture through the Quad. Times reported that for the first time Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has all state governments and the central government came together During the phone call on Monday, under the Quad framework, the foreign President Joe Biden underscored his ministers of the four countries met in to control the Covid-19 pandemic in India and that the PM-Cares fund was used for vaccination. desire to defend democratic institutions New York in 2019. The four countries comes as members of the Quad New Delhi.Union Health added that right to life around the world and noted that a shared framework- the US, India, Japan and held another meeting last year in Tokyo commitment to democratic values is key Australia - are working to arrange the first during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Harsh Vardhan encompasses right to for the US-India ties. meeting of their leaders amid China`s During the October meeting, then-US has all state governments health and there is no "The leaders (PM Modi and President growing clout in the region, reported the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has and the central need to get such Biden) also agreed to continue close Japan Times.The move comes as the reprimanded the dragon (China) for using government came legislation in cooperation to promote a free and open Biden administration appears eager to its economic power to increase its together to control the Parliament.On the issue Indo-Pacific, including support for build on the renewed attention to the hegemony over the neighbouring Covid-19 pandemic in of biomedical waste freedom of navigation, territorial grouping of the four major Indo-Pacific countries in South Asia. Pompeo brought India and that the PM- being generated during integrity and a stronger regional democracies, with national security to the forum a denunciation of China`s Cares fund was used for the Covid-19 pandemic, architecture through the Quad," the White adviser Jake Sullivan calling it "a "exploitation, corruption, and coercion" House said in a press statement. of neighbouring countries. the vaccination drive. Harsh Vardhan said, “A foundation upon which to build The Health Minister further well-coordinated "The President underscored his desire to substantial American policy in the Indo- He said, "This is for the soul of the world. defend democratic institutions and norms Pacific", reported the daily quoting a This is about whether this will be a world said that health workers who died while fighting mechanism to ensure medical waste is properly around the world and noted that a shared source.According to the source, the US that operates in this sense that we`re on a as a Covid Warrior have received Rs 50 lakh as processed is in place.” commitment to democratic values is the has already proposed to other countries rules-based international order system or compensation. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan also said that bedrock for the US-India relationship," the idea of holding an online meeting of one that`s dominated by a coercive “Government is trying to provide mental and health is a state subject and accordingly, the the statement added. The development the Quad leaders. During the envisioned totalitarian regime like the one in China." physical welfare,” said Harsh Vardhan and rules were followed. Deep Sidhu arrested over Taxi in space? Two My doors always open for you: PM Modi’s teary Indian startups sign farewell to Congress’s Ghulam Nabi Azad instigating farmers, leading pact to offer service to Republic Day violence New Delhi.In a teary farewell to House,” the PM said during Congress veteran Ghulam the farewell of the retiring Nabi Azad, Prime Minister Rajya Sabha Mps. Narendra Modi became Saying he respects Ghulam Nabi emotional in Rajya Sabha on Azad on the basis of his Tuesday as he wished the experiences and situations the former J&K CM the best for two have through, PM Modi future endeavours. said, “I am sure that his Speaking during the farewell of kindness, calmness and drive Congress MP Gulam Nabi to perform for the nation will Azad, PM Modi said when he always keep him going. He New Delhi.Two startups -- Bellatrix was the CM, Azad had called will always add value to New Delhi.Actor Deep Sidhu has been arrested Aerospace and Skyroot Aerospace -- have him to inform him of a terror Azad] retire, will continue will replace Ghulam Nabi ji as whatever he does.” by SWR Range of the Special Cell. Deep entered into a partnership to ferry small attack on Gujarat pilgrims in taking your advice. My doors the Leader of Opposition in Ghulam Nabi Azad has been the Sidhu has been accused of instigating a group satellites into multiple orbits using a vehicle Jammu and Kashmir. are always open for you,” an Rajya Sabha will have Congress’s face in the Rajya of farmers to storm the Red Fort on Republic that will work as a "space taxi".As per the Ghulam Nabi Azad cared about emotional PM Modi said in difficulty matching his work. Sabha for more than two agreement, Bnegaluru-based Bellatrix will Day and has been named in an FIR by Delhi everyone as family members, Rajya Sabha. “...because he was not only decades. Ghulam Nabi Azad Police. Delhi Police had earlier announced a use its Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) in the concerned about his party but upper stage of Vikram series of launch PM Modi said in Rajya Sabha. Trying to control his emotions, retires on February 15, in less cash reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information vehicles being developed by Hyderabad- “I won’t let you [Ghulam Nabi PM Modi said the person who also about the country and the than a week’s time. that could help arrest Deep Sidhu and three based Skyroot, according to a Bangalore others over the violence at the Red Fort on Mirrior report.The firms plan to have the Republic Day. Cash reward of Rs 50,000 first mission of a Vikram launcher with an each was also announced for Buta Singh, Orbital Transfer Vehicle by 2023, the report Border issues with India will be resolved Sukhdev Singh, Jajbir Singh and Iqbal Singh said. In simple terms, an Orbital Transfer for allegedly instigating protesters, said Vehicle is a spacecraft that helps in Delhi Police. deploying customer payload to precise through dialogue, says Nepal PM KP Oli The reward of Rs 1 lakh was announced on orbits.It helps global operators in reducing Sidhu, Jugraj Singh, Gurjot Singh and time and costs while launching New Delhi.Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma when the then ruler did not dare to speak Gurjant Singh who hoisted flags at the Red communication and earth observation Oli said on Monday that the ongoing border up against the intrusion," KP Sharma said. Fort or involved in the act. satellites -- acting like a "space taxi" to take disputes with India will be resolved satellites to their operational orbits. It allows It is also true that our move has increased Since he was accused of instigating the through diplomatic talks. Although Nepal misunderstanding with India, Oli said, farmers, Deep Sidhu had gone missing and a launch vehicle to deliver satellites to more and India held ministerial-level talks in orbits than what was conventionally adding, "We need to assert a claim on our released several videos on his social media New Delhi last month, the two sides could territory at any cost." possible. not hammer out the differences after the account to defend himself.Deep Sidhu This is among the first contracts between The border security agencies should be released a new video from hiding and could Himalayan nation unveiled a new map in highly cautious when border affairs Indian space startups after the government May 2020. be seen crying and venting anger against the last year approved the creation of a new become more sensitive, noted the prime farmer unions and Punjabis for branding him KP Sharma Oli made the remarks at a minister."We have been admonished and organisation, named IN-SPACe, to ensure seminar titled 'Nepal's International Border a "traitor". "I have raised the voice of Punjab greater private participation in the country's warned while claiming our territory," he and its people. I was branded a traitor. There Security and Areas of Coordination among Sharma Oli said.Addressing the seminar, said, adding that "there would be a space activities.