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#ForeignAidPours: Bahrain to EU rush supplies to India; International community unites to help fight the Covid crisis
Emergency medical assistance is flooding into pandemic-stricken India from all over the globe, as the government tries to deflect criticism about the slow pace at which medicines are being sent....
#GlobalVaxSupplyChains: EAM S. Jaishankar meet G7 ministers virtually; deliberates over increasing support for COVAX
S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs on Wednesday, attended a virtual meeting with the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers fearing possible COVID-exposure. The withdrawal from a face-to-face meeting was decided....
First consignment of Sputnik V arrived in India on Saturday, research demonstrates 91% efficacy rate
The first shipment of Sputnik V arrived in Hyderabad from Russia by airplane on Saturday. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has cleared the shipment from any....
France, US and other countries to send medical aid to India, UK's first shipment reaches Delhi
Nations from all over the world have turned up to give humanitarian assistance to India in its fight against a coronavirus outbreak that has pushed the country's infection rate to....
As India battles second wave pandemic, US send five tonnes of O2 concentrator following worldwide outrage
The world is getting a better understanding of how bad Covid-19 is wreaking havoc in India. Experts believe the death toll is even higher than the 193,000 announced by the....
Anti-US sentiment erupts as Biden, Kamala turn blind eye to India's request
Preaching the whole world about the liberal values and cooperation while sitting on stockpiling the vaccines which you will not use is what Biden’s America looks like today. The US....
Fear of fundamentalists violence: LMG check posts at police stations
Dhaka: Aacross the country Police have been instructed about the violance of the Islamice Fundamentalust gruop name Hefazote Islam. In addition to vigilance, posts with light machine guns (LMGs) and....
Nations consider delaying rollout of Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccine over rare blood clot reports
On Tuesday, injections of the Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccine came to a sudden halt across the United States after reports of rare blood clots were found in the 6....
Covid menace mounting across the world: Are countries facing 'global vaccine crisis'?
As Covid cases surges worldwide, a “shocking imbalance” in vaccination is occurring globally. The Biden administration was making massive effort to open vaccination against COVID to every adult by April 19.....
China plans Himalayan dam in Tibet: Stokes fear among environmentalists
With Beijing's ambitious new plan to construct a mega-hydropower plant, tensions between the two Asian giants are expected to rise. The structure would cross the Brahmaputra River until it leaves....
Symbolism of Swastika ruined by Nazis: US Hindu Body flags Maryland's Hinduphobic bill
After misappropriation of Yoga and Namaste, another attempt is now underway to ban the display of ‘Swastika’ on school premises in Maryland. A symbol that signifies peace, co-existence and prosperity,....
China-Taiwan tensions escalate: 25 Chinese military jets breach Taiwan's airspace
In one of the largest breaches of Taiwanese’ airspace in last one year, 25 Chinese military jets entered Taiwan’s southwest air defence identification zone on Monday. The Defence Ministry of....
Tibet general elections: Voting underway for Tibetan parliament in exile
Voting begins across 26 countries for final phase of elections for Sikyong/ president of Central Tibetan administration and 45 members of Tibetan parliament in exile. Penpa Tsering and Aukatsang Kelsang....
India responds to EEZ violation; Pentagon defends US Navy ship asserting navigational rights
US Navy conducted a freedom of navigation operation in Indian waters without prior consent to challenge India's "excessive maritime claims." Making it an unusual move, the Pentagon has defended its....
Xi smashes Jack Ma’s empire: China regulator fines Alibaba $2.8 billion for antitrust violations
The Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on Alibaba has issued a RMB 18.2 billion ($2.8 billion) fine on the e-commerce giant. Alibaba Group, founded at Hangzhou in China, is a multinational conglomerate holding....
US VP Kamala Harris highlights need to rebuild water policy; China planning a Water War?
Highlighting the need to revamp the water policy of the country, the Vice President of the USA Kamala Harris said recently that for years and generations, wars had been fought....
China's Shandong gears for high seas; Xi readies Shandong for combat
As expansionist China eyes to seize control over foreign territories, it is leaving no stone unturned to prepare for combat over land, air or sea. Shandong aircraft carrier is another....
First Taiwan, then Philippines and now India: Time for world to act against China's belligerence
China has always sought to be the domineering force in Asia and to exert its influence in other nations, it also launched the Belt and Road program for building infrastructure....
China bullies Int'l brands: Beijing blurs western brand logos to support Xinjiang ‘forced labour’ cotton
The ruling Communist Party in China has heavily down on brands after the United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada imposed travel and financial sanctions on officials accused of....
As China tempts Paraguay to severe ties with Taiwan, India steps in to defend Taiwan-Paraguay relations
Defending Taiwan's ties with Paraguay, India sent out 100,000 Covaxin doses to the South American nation at a time when China was trying to tempt Paraguay against Taiwan by offering vaccines. The....
Taiwan elbows out China in chip investment: Beating China at its game India's next target
South Korea and Taiwan’s companies far exceed China in terms of semiconductor capital investment. Samsung has been the top spender in the world since 2010, as per the IC Insights.....
Signs of discord emerges between Islamabad and Beijing over future of CPEC: US Agency Report
Tensions have emerged between the two nations- China and Pakistan over the future of China Pakistan Economic Corridor, as per a US Agency report. The report asserts that there are....
Russian FM Lavrov in India today: All eyes on meet with EAM S Jaishankar
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will arrive in India, today for a two-day bilateral visit, which will provide a chance to discuss bilateral relations and review arrangements for the upcoming....
Angry Bird's ex Marketing Chief proposes underwater tunnel via Europe: Baltic nations’ growing differences with Beijing exposed?
Peter Vesterbacka, former Marketing Chief of the Finnish action-based media franchise-Angry Birds has recently declared that he wants to build an underwater tunnel worth $18 Billion. The tunnel would be....
Russian FM Segrey Lavrov 2-day India visit: Discussing current status of bilateral relations on agenda
Russian Foreign Minister Segrey Lavrov will arrive in India for a two-day visit on Monday. During his visit, he will be meeting his Indian counterpart EAM S Jaishankar. He is....
H&M agrees to rectify 'problematic online map' after China bullies the brand to change map
The ruling Communist Party in China has heavily down on brands after the United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada imposed travel and financial sanctions on officials accused of....
Chinese troops converge on Myanmar border to "protect fuel pipelines"
Chinese soldiers have been gathering along the border of Myanmar, seemingly under the pretence of guarding Chinese oil pipelines. The troops have been gathering mostly around the Chinese town of....
China intensifies Xinjiang propaganda, portrays happy Uyghurs through Facebook ads
Despite Facebook being banned across China, Beijing is using the platform extensively to spread lies intended at making people fall globally for their narrative of Uyghur Muslims being treated well....
As Junta faces global outrage, India condemns Myanmar violence; seeks revival of democracy
As the military coup in Myanmar intensifies, India condemned the use of violence in Myanmar and urged the release of political prisoners, India also announced it would support any attempts....
US Capitol Attack: VP Kamala Harris condemn 'inexplicable' violence; Capitol on lockdown following security breach
The US Capitol went into lockdown over security breach after a car rammed into a security barrier outside the iconic building, which resulted in two officers being injured, with one....
China attempts to occupy mindspace with blatant lies; Time tech giants take action to curb this?
Be it border clashes with India, crackdown on Uighur Muslims or Coronavirus, China has been crafting and propagating uncredible posts through social media in order to occupy the mind space....
Alabama bans Yoga fearing promotion of Hinduism; Who's peddling the sham of yoga being a 'Hindu ritual'?
Over the years Yoga, an ancient Indian origin practice and discipline has become a global rage but in recent shocking developments it is learnt that the practice has been banned....
Twitter erupts with Chinese cotton harvesting videos; China using big tech firms to spread lies?
Apparent social media propaganda has been set up by China to refute claims of forced labour in Xinjiang as many countries and human rights organisations report that China sends Uyghurs Muslims....
NASA refers to Taiwan as a country: China cries violation of 'One-China principle'
China has been rattled by NASA for referring to Taiwan as a country. China claims Taiwan to be a part of its territory and keeps demanding other entities to do....
#XiHongKongPlan unfolds: Xi tightens noose around Hong Kong's electoral system, only 'patriots' allowed to contest
China on Tuesday has brought a overhaul in Hong Kong's electoral law, in a move to tighten its grip over the territory. A pro-Beijing committee vetted future MPs to ensure....
#RawalpindiTempleAttack: 100-year-old temple attacked, Pakistan ‘no land’ for minorities?
A 100-year-old Hindu temple which had been undergoing renovation in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi has been attacked by a group of unidentified people, according to a complaint registered by....
Indonesia church attack: Police raids find explosives and militant suspects
After a series of raids following a suicide attack outside a cathedral on the first day of the Easter Holy Week, Indonesian police found powerful explosives and detained more alleged....
Myanmar Crisis : Thousands flee across Thailand borders following Myanmar airstrikes
Thailand authorities started to prepare on Monday after anticipating a possible influx of more ethnic Karen villagers fleeing into Thailand after the airstrikes carried out by the Myanmar military. the....
EAM S. Jaishankar lands in Tajikistan to attend 'Heart of Asia' ministerial conference
During his three-day visit to Tajikistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend the 9th 'Heart of Asia' ministerial conference, which is a part of the Istanbul Peace Process on....
"Fully committed to environment": Pak responds to US climate summit snub
Prime Minister Imran Khan was not invited to a U.S.-hosted virtual summit on climate change. The White House on Friday said a total of 40 world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra....
The Xinjiang Investigation: UN in negotiations with Beijing; China slaps sanctions against US and Canada
Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that the UN has been in negotiations with Beijing "without restrictions" to Xinjiang to see how the Uighur minority is being....
Philippines and Vietnam slams China over South China Sea; warns of more 'Chinese occupation'
To China's envoy, the Philippine president expresses "concern" about Chinese vessels. In the South China Sea, Vietnam is urging Beijing to honor its maritime supremacy. More than 200 people have....
China ups ante over Xinjiang row; low-cost Chinese drones now taking off
The world's largest commercial drone enterprise is now a global superstar. China has become the world's largest maker of drones, thanks to DJI and companies including Yuneec and PowerVision. These....
Days after IMF's $500 Million aid, Pak economic crisis continues; World Bank loans over $1 Billion
The World Bank has signed fresh agreements with Pakistan worth USD 1.3 Billion with cash-strapped Pakistan to help the country's foreign exchange reserves and provide support to its social sector....
Junta chief faces global criticism; over 90 killed in Myanmar by Armed forces
At least 114 civilians were killed by military forces across Myanmar since the protests began in the country last month. According to some local and independent media house outlets, the....
PM Modi Bangladesh visit: Focus on strengthening bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, for a two-day visit yesterday. He will be the special guest of honor at Bangladesh's Golden Jubilee celebrations. Around the same....
PM Modi in Bangladesh amid Bengal polls: Know all about Bangladesh’s Bengal connection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Dhaka on March 26 right after campaigning for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election ends. He is scheduled to visit Matua....
Boycott Xinjiang Cotton: H&M, Nike and others face massive backlash in China
The Communist Youth League on Weibo brought to the fore H&M statement from March 2020, in which the clothing brand said it would stop buying cotton grown in Xinjiang. There has....
PM Modi arrives in Dhaka: Strengthening bilateral ties on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off his two-day visit to Bangladesh and arrived in Dhaka on Friday, this will be his first foreign diplomatic visit since the breakout of covid-19....
First under Biden administration: North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into the sea near Japan
In a major geopolitical development in East Asia, North Korea has fired two projectiles into the sea near Japan on Thursday (Mar 25), possibly the first ballistic missile test under....
Indian Navy emphasizes on six-nuclear powered submarines; mission to counter China
During the Combined Commanders Conference this month, the Indian Navy has informed the Narendra Modi government that the induction of six nuclear-powered submarines would take priority over the the indigenous....
PM Modi to visit Bangladesh tomorrow: Delhi-Dhaka to ink pacts bolstering ties
Prime Minister Modi will be visiting Bangladesh during March 26-27 and will be his first abroad visit since the lockdown. He will also be visiting the mazar or mausoleum of ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur....
"Rashmi Samant's resignation had nothing to do with her religion": Oxford Hindu societies
Rashmi Samant, the first Indian woman known to have been elected as the President of the Oxford Student Union (SU) allegedly resigned from the post in a few days due....
India, Pak FMs to meet at 'Heart of Asia' conference in Tajikistan: Trimurthi confirms India's participation in Afghan's peace process
Pakistan Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi and India's EAM S. Jaishankar are likely to hold a meeting on the sidelines of the 'Heart of Asia' Conference which is going to be....
Intimidated by Quad, China and Russia propose new security bloc; block US's proposal for rule-based order
China and Russia have proposed to establish a new regional security dialogue platform to build consensus resolving the security concerns of countries in the region. The proposal came following the....
In retaliation to EU, US and UK Sanctions, China and Russia Vow To Stand Up To Western Sanctions
European Union had sanctioned China for its human rights violations on Uyghurs at a Foreign Ministers Meeting on Monday in Brussels. Those in the EU sanction list include four regional....
Time for Quad Security Council: Philippines, Taiwan and Japan raise alarm over non-stop Chinese violations
The increasing assertiveness of Beijing in the Philippine waters and repeated incursions in the Taiwan Air Defense Identification Zone requires that the Quad leaders take immediate action and establish a Security Council that....
Erdogan sacks Turkey's central bank governor, Turkey mirrors Pak purge?
As markets opened, Turkey's lira had dropped 16 percent to near an all-time low, following President Tayyip Erdogan's unexpected weekend decision to replace a hawkish central bank governor with a....
China bans Tesla cars in military complexes over security concerns, Elon Musk denies claims
The Chinese military has banned Tesla cars from entering its complexes over security concerns stating that the Tesla cars have cameras installed on the vehicles. According to reports, China is....
European Nations Signal Opposition Against China's Intimidation in South China Sea
It is believed that UK, France and Germany would be sending warships to the South China Sea to push back Beijing's assertiveness in that region. This must be perceived as....
Turkey's Erdogan quits European Treaty Designated To Protect Women From Violence
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has withdrawn Turkey from an international treaty on preventing violence against women and removed the head of the Central Bank. Forty- five countries that are members....
Taiwanese Apple and Tesla contractor reduces their workforce by almost half in China
Delta Electronics, a supplier of power components to Apple and Tesla, has reduced its workforce in China by nearly half, in the largest such move by a Taiwanese electronics firm....
Justin Trudeau denounces Canadian spy trial in China
A diplomatic spat has erupted between Canada, US, and China after the spy-trial of Canadian Businessman, Micheal Sparov has ended in China with no verdict. Michael was accused of espionage....
Wakhan Corridor Threat: Kremlin peace talks on; Chabahar Pivot to counteract?
Afghanistan has been a notable exception to the geopolitical rivalry between India and China in South Asia. New Delhi never really wanted to be involved in the power game of....
Alaska tensions run high: US-China kick off talks; East vs West Dominion war?
The two sides were utterly opposite to each other and to the rest of the world in the first meeting of top US and Chinese officials after Joe Biden took....
Plummeting Sperm Counts: Warning for Humankind, Toxic Chemicals To Blame?
A new book called 'Countdown', by Shanna Swan, an environmental and reproductive epidemiologist at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, finds that sperm counts have dropped at....
US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin arrives in India on a 3-Day Visit; all eyes set on his talks with Rajnath Singh
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was urged by a senior senator to convey Washington's opposition to India's proposed purchase of Russian air defense systems as he headed to New Delhi....
Big blow to Xi Jinping, US, EU sanction China over human rights violation
The United States has sanctioned twenty-four Chinese and Hong Kong officials in conjunction with Beijing's continuing crackdown on the city. This news comes ahead of US Secretary of State Antony....
Imran Khan plays peace card, says India should make a move for peace
Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan on Wednesday said in a statement that India will be benefitted economically if she comes in a peace accord with her. India then will be....
Elon Musk turns down $1 Million offer to buy his tweet as an NFT
The Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk offered to sell one of his tweets as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) on Monday. later when one bidder offered $1 Million for....
PM Modi to visit Bangladesh next week, first foreign trip since Covid-19 outbreak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first foreign visit since the Covid-19 outbreak last year to Bangladesh during March 26-27, highlighting the priority attached by India to the country....
Kim Jong Un's Sister warns US as Biden administration officials arrive in Japan, South Korea
Kim Y-Jong, younger sister of the North Korean dictator recently in a state-media report criticized the US and South Korea for conducting joint military exercises. Her comments came in the....
China rattled by Quad Summit, cries 'will end up nowhere'
The Quadrilateral Summit which was held on 12th March, 2021 did not directly name China but Beijing seemed rattled. Its mouthpiece, Global Times speculated that India, Japan, Australia and the....
Boris Johnson to visit India: Talks on boosting trade on agenda
Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister will be visiting India at the end of April. This will be the first International trip after Britain’s exit from the European Union as....
Anti-China protests erupt in Myanmar: Chinese factories set ablaze
Anti-China sentiments have taken a rise in Myanmar and the new tone of hatred against China can be witnessed in Myanmar Protests where a large number of people are protesting....
If Taliban takes over, US wants mess to be handled by countries like India: Ram Madhav
The Biden administration is debating whether to completely withdraw the 2,500 American troops currently stationed in Afghanistan in the next seven weeks, despite the fact that the figure is now....
US defence secy Lloyd Austin, Blinken commence Asia trip: India readies for Quad plus navy drill
U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin commences his Asia trip where he will meet with allies and hold key talks with the leaders to reflect on bilateral ties and foster 'credible....
Tamil Nadu elections: Indian envoy visits Tamil-dominated Sri Lankan provinces
India's top diplomat in Colombo, High Commissioner, Gopal Baglay held talks with top Tamil Leaders during his visit to the Northern and Eastern Provinces on March 11 to 13th. He....
TSG CCP Spy Bust Exclusive: Unearthing of CCP's spy operations in Canada
Bo Fan, a 41-year-old Chinese immigrant, was dropped off outside the local Peace Arch Hospital at 5.30 a.m. on June 17, 2020. She was seriously hurt and died only a....
NSIL aim to invest 10k crore on ISRO; India world's next space hub?
The New Space India Limited or NSIL is a Central Government run Public Sector Enterprise stated that it has plans to invest around Rs. 10,000 crore over the next five....
Quad countries tie up to boost vaccine production; China, Pak feel the heat?
The India- Japan- USA and Australia Quadrilateral initiative on Friday, during its maiden summit decided to built a joint vaccine supply chain to address the current and future pandemic situations....
UN accepts SFJ's donation: Time for India to put its foot down
The United Nations has acquired a donation of $10,000 (Rs. 7 lakh) from the pro-Khalistan group Sikh For Justice which is outlawed by India. SFJ has also asked the United....
Pak University expels students for 'hugging' on campus: Video goes viral
On Thursday, a video of a girl proposing to a boy went viral on the internet. the clip shows a girl bent down on her knees on the ground, holding....
Russia backs Taliban's inclusion in Afghan Interim Government
Russia on Friday backed Taliban's inclusion into a future interim government in Afghanistan, ahead of talks in Moscow next week aimed at securing peace deals and resolving the conflict. The....
Alibaba vs Bejing: China to impose 1 billion on Jack Ma's Alibaba
China has denied that it was planning to hit e-commerce giant, Alibaba with a fine of $1 billion for allegedly violating monopoly rules as authorities have been pressurizing the country’s....
First Quad Summit: India, US, Japan & Australia commit to secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific
The QUAD leaders of four countries- India, Japan, USA, and Australia attended the first online virtual summit of the QUAD group of nations, which is viewed as part of the....
Quad virtual summit begins: Vaccine cooperation, Indo-Pacific charter on agenda
Leaders of the US, India, Australia, and Japan will hold a meeting at the first quad conference today, creating panic in China. China on Wednesday expected that the four countries....
Major blow to Imran Khan, UAE demands its $1 billion back from Pak
Pakistani government officials are now in shock after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) demanded the return of its one billion dollars. The amount is deposited at the State bank of....
#China5YearPlan:Xi Pushes for tech supremacy, rakes up controversial infrastructural plans
On Thursday, China had formally approved the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the draft outline of which was passed by the National People’s Congress as it closed its six-day annual session.....
Quad will remain an important pillar of stability in Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi
The 'Quad summit,' which is the first summit of the Quad leaders held virtually this evening, is being attended by US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime....
First Quad summit: India's vaccine diplomacy likely to get a boost
The first Quad Summit meeting between India, Australia, Japan and the United States on Friday is expected to reach a decision on the Coronavirus vaccine, commented a top diplomat. India....
US defence secy India visit: India to procure 30 armed drones to counter China, Pakistan
To counter China, India is believed to procure 30 armed drones, namely 30 MQ-9 Reaper from the US which is worth $3 Billion. The approval will be finalised during Defense Acquisition....
In a bid to bolster ties, Pakistan offers Uzbekistan access to its ports
In a bid to advance bilateral ties with Uzbekistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday guaranteed Uzbekistan of total facilitation in access to Pakistani ports. Dr Abdulaziz Kamilov, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdulaziz....
PM Modi, US prez Joe Biden to virtually participate in first-ever Quad leaders summit on Friday
In a major geopolitical shift, the first-ever Quad Leadership summit will take place virtually this Friday. The state leaders from the four countries will be participating in this summit and....
Nepal ruling party splits; top court quashes the formation of NCP
Nepal's ruling party consisting of Ex-Maoists and Communists split on Tuesday after the top election body of the nation declared that its name was 'unlawful'. the decision pushed the country....
British royal family displays racist undertones: Should it surprise Indians?
Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry has accused the British Royal Family of pushing her to the verge of suicide in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey. The 39-year-old,....
India's vaccine diplomacy: Pak to receive India made Covid-19 vaccines under GAVI alliance
India will send at least 45 million vaccine doses to Pakistan as part of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, or GAVI. The vaccine agreed upon is Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covishield....
US slams China’s 'direct attack' on Hong Kong's autonomy; condemn Xi’s move to overhaul HK elections
The United States has called out China's moves to change the electoral process and termed it to be a 'direct attack' on the country's autonomy and its democratic processes stating....
PM Modi inaugurates 'Maitri Setu' connecting India and Bangladesh
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Maitri Setu' (bridge). This bridge connects India and Bangladesh across the Feni River. This details came from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).....
US-Afghan peace deal: US proposes 'transnational government' in Taliban
A draft peace agreement has been proposed by the US to kickstart the peace talks in Afghanistan which predict the formation of a 'transnational government with the Taliban' and include....
