Although Pakistan termed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, CPEC as a game-changer for the country’s ailing economy but the fact of the matter is that Chinese mega projects are showing an adverse impact on Gilgit-Baltistan’s environment leading to uncontrollable pollution and irreversible depletion of aquatic ecosystems. Under the banner of CPEC, […]
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US sees Indo-Pacific as ‘priority theatre’, says Indian military power can be stabilizing force
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday underlined the important role of India and other partner countries for peace in the Indo-Pacific region, which he described as a “priority theatre” for Washington. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue here, he explained how the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific is at […]
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Rajya Sabha elections: Ajay Maken loses by ‘narrow margin’ to media baron Kartikeya Sharma in Haryana
: Congress candidate Ajay Maken lost the Rajya Sabha elections to media baron Kartikeya Sharma, the BJP-backed independent candidate, by a “narrow margin”, a huge shock for the grand old party which was confident of the winning the seat. “By a very very, very narrow margin, Ajay Maken has lost,” […]
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India extends Sri Lanka USD 55 million credit line for fertiliser imports
The Indian government has decided to extend a Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 55 million to Sri Lanka for the procurement of Urea Fertiliser. This credit line was extended in response to an urgent request from the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL), amid the ongoing economic crisis. “In this […]
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UN experts urge China for ‘full access’ amid human rights concerns
Ahead of the Human Rights Council meeting, a group of UN experts have urged the Chinese government to cooperate fully with the UN human rights system and grant unhindered access to independent experts to report on the treatment being meted out to the ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang and Tibet. “Cooperation includes allowing visits by UN […]
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Prophet remarks row: Two dead in protest in Jharkhand’s Ranchi
Two people died during the violent protest that erupted in Ranchi after Friday prayers against the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad made by suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal. ” Two people have succumbed to their injuries out of total injured who were […]
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Fire breaks out at ICU ward of Delhi hospital, 1 suspected dead
A fire broke out at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward of Brahm Shakti Hospital in Delhi’s Rohini on Saturday. A patient is suspected to have died in the blaze. Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg informed that all patients have been safely rescued except for one patient who was […]
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UNGA adopts resolution on multilingualism, mentions Hindi language for first time
In a significant initiative, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism that mentions the Hindi language for the first time. The resolution passed on Friday encourages the UN to continue disseminating important communications and messages in official as well as in non-official languages, including […]
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Half of Justin Beiber’s face paralysed by serious virus, cancels shows
American Singer Justin Beiber has revealed that he is suffering partial face paralysis after he cancelled shows this week. The 28-year-old pop singer in a video on his Instagram account said that he has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which has caused his condition. Beiber announced that he will […]
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Rajya Sabha polls: Piyush Goyal thanks state BJP leadership after winning in Maharashtra
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday thanked the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders after his victory in the Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls. “I want to thank former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, state party chief Chandrakant Patil and the entire team for the victory,” said Goyal […]
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Hyderabad police nabs inter-state gang, seizes gold, silver worth over 26 lakhs
Gopalpauram police on Friday apprehended 6 persons and seized gold, silver, and cash totaling over Rs 26 lakhs. According to North zone DCP on Friday wee hours, Gopalpauram police on credible information apprehended six persons Ishaq, Mohd Gulshed, Mohd Juned Aalam, Abdul Ansar Ali, Riyasad and Bablu Ahmad at In-gate […]
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Pakistan’s impending deal with Tehreek-e-Taliban makes lawmakers furious
Pakistan’s ongoing negotiations with the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is making young lawmakers in the country furious as Islamabad has already agreed to release hundreds of detained and convicted TTP members and withdraw court cases against them, local media reported. Under the negotiation, a large portion of thousands of Pakistani troops stationed […]
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J-K: Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter
One terrorist of the proscribed terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed during the encounter with security forces, police said on Saturday. “EncounterUpdate: 1 terrorist of proscribed terror outfit HM killed. Operation in progress. Further details shall follow,” tweeted the Kashmir zone police. The encounter broke out in the Khandipora area […]
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Russia holds Baltic drills amid NATO exercises
Russian warships are conducting drills in the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is holding exercises in the same region.About 60 surface warships, boats and supply vessels, about 45 aircraft and helicopters, and some 10,000 soldiers are involved in the massive exercises, the ministry […]
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Foreign policy has become people-centric: EAM S Jaishankar
Celebrating 8 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke at length at an event in Bengaluru on India’s foreign policy and how it has become people-centric over the years. “I have seen many governments, seen changes in foreign policy. The biggest change today is that foreign policy […]