Republic Top 10 Headlines: Gen Naravane appointed as COSC; Vijay Diwas celebrations & more

COAS Gen Naravane New Chairman Of Chiefs Of Staff Committee, Earlier Held By CDS Gen Rawat

Days after country lost its first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat in a fatal IAF helicopter crash, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane has been appointed as Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) that comprises three service Chiefs. General Naravane assumed charge as COSC Chairman amid speculation that he would be me new CDS of India. post of COSC Chairman, comprising Hes of three services (Army, Navy, and Air Force) fell vacant after untimely demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash on December 8. 

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Vijay Diwas: PM Modi Salutes Heroes Of Indian Army On 50th Anniversary Of 1971 War

As India commemorates 50 years of resounding victory in 1971 war against Pakistan and liberation of Banglesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to valour and sacrifice of war heroes on occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi recalled sacrifice by Muktijoddhas, Biranganas, and bravehearts of Indian Armed Forces in defeating oppressive forces. PM Modi also said that President Ram Nath Kovind's presence in Dhaka on 50th Vijay Diwas is of special significance to every Indian.

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COVID: Fauci Says Boosters Work Against Omicron, Need For Variant-specific Shots

White House Chief Medical visor Dr Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said that currently available COVID vaccine booster shots work against Omicron strain and re is need for a “variant-specific booster” at this time. While speaking at a White House COVID update briefing, Fauci ted that primary two-dose vaccination series from Pfizer and BioNTech is significantly compromised by Omicron. However, he ded that it still offers considerable protection against severe disease. 

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J&K: Two LeT-backed Terrorists Neutralised In Kulgam In Big Win For Security Forces

In ar crackdown on terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces eliminated two TRF terrorists in an encounter in Kulgam district on Wednesday. encounter started at around 11:20 in Redwani area of Kulgam and went on for three hours until two terrorists were gunned down by Kashmir Police. neutralized terrorists belonged to Resistance Force, which is a terror group backed by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. eliminated terrorists have been identified as Amir Dar, resident of Kujjar, Frisal, who has been active since April 2021; and il Yousuf Shan, resident of Sursuo, Behibagh, who was active since October 2021. 

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Priyanka Vra Demands Union MoS Ajay Mishra's Resignation After He Assaults Journalist

Aghast at Union MoS Ajay Mishra's assault on a journalist, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vra on Wednesday, demanded his resignation. Vra, who has been demanding Mishra's ouster since his son was accused of mowing down four farmers in Lakhimpur, questioned why Prime Minister Modi was still shielding him. Ajay Mishra's son - Ashish and nine ors have been arrested in connection to Lakhimpur violence.

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US: Biden Amends Kentucky Disaster Declaration After 13 Tornoes Rip Across Midwest

Following dely storms which destroyed multiple states of United States last weekend but mostly impacted Kentucky, President Joe Biden has revised Kentucky disaster proclamation, according to a statement released by White House on Wednesday. Biden issued ditional disaster assistance for Commonwealth of Kentucky by authorising an upsurge of Federal funding for emergency initiatives. White House statement res, “Under President’s major disaster declaration issued for Commonwealth of Kentucky on December 12, 2021, Federal funding was me available for emergency work, Hazard Mitigation, and Or Needs Assistance at 75% of total eligible costs.” 

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UK COVID Cases Hit Record High, Experts Warn Infections Could Rise Again Before Christmas

United Kingdom, on Wednesday, recorded highest number of coronavirus cases, nearly 16% higher than previous record set in January, UK health ministry said. According to data reported on concerned ministry website, country has recorded 78,610 new infections on Wednesday. Despite government invoking necessary measures to curb spre of highly infectious virus, England chief medical officer forecasted that cases would rise tremendously before Christmas. Citing new COVID variant as major driver of flow of new cases in UK, Professor Chris Whitty said that country alrey struggled to minimise casualties due to delta variant and Omicron furr ded woes to government.

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VP Venkaiah Naidu Calls For Re-evaluation Of Indian History Without Colonial Perspective

Calling out for an objective evaluation of Indian history through fact-based research, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said that colonial perspective of India's past history has distorted facts and lessened relevant information. According to a press release from Vice President Secretariat, Naidu also suggested a fresh approach with more books on Indian freedom fighters and leers in view of distorted facts due to colonial perspective.  unconventional remarks by vice president came while he was speaking at book release event of 'Gandhitopi Goverr' by Chairman at Official Langu Commission of Andhra Presh, Yarlagda Lakshmi Pras. 

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Ex-Pakistan ISI Chief's Viral mission: 'Just Sent Two Sons For Jih In Afghanistan'

In a major revelation, a former Pakistan ISI Chief, during a program with a Pakistani news channel revealed his close affinity with Haqqani network. In short clip, shared by senior editor of a leing independent news ncy in Afghanistan, late General Hameed Gul could be heard publicly mitting his close connection with Haqqani network. Even, he mitted that he h sent his two sons along with Haqqani for jih. old video, which is w viral on micro-blogging site, is eugh to suggest deep-rooted ties of Pakistani military with terrorist outfit. tably, former Pakistan ISI Chief was speaking about Jalaluddin Haqqani-- an Afghan militant commander-- who founded Haqqani network, an insurgent group fighting in guerilla warfare against US-led NATO forces and w-former government of Afghanistan y support.

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Indrani Mukerjea Claims 'Sheena Bora Is Alive And In J&K' In A Letter To CBI Director

In a massive development, ex-INX media executive, Indrani Mukerjea has written a letter to CBI Director Subodh Jaiswal, claiming that her daughter Sheen Bora is alive and in Jammu-Kashmir, report sources. Mukerjea, who is accused of murdering Bora, has claimed in letter that she came across a woman in prison who said she met Sheena Bora in Kashmir. Urging CBI to hunt for Bora in Union territory, Murkerjea will file an application in Bombay High court along with letter on December 28. 

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