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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....
China plans to connect Tibet with high speed bullet trains; strategic concern for India
China is going to operate bullet trains to Tibet which is close to the Indian borders of Arunachal Pradesh by July 2021. China plans to expand the total length in....
Spotlight on India's role in Afghan peace talks: US proposes UN meeting of India, 5 other nations.
Anthony J. Blinken has written a letter to the Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani whereby he has proposed an UN-convened meeting of representatives of six countries which includes India to talk....
After France, Switzerland votes to outlaw face coverings including Burqa in public
In a bid to crackdown on radical Islam, after France, now people of Switzerland have narrowly voted against face coverings in public, including burqa, niqab, hijab or any other face....
Ankara has rejected the “baseless” decisions against Turkey taken by the Arab League's foreign ministers meeting that demanded an end to Military intervention by Turkey in their Arab brotherland
Ankara has rejected the “baseless” decisions against Turkey taken by the Arab League's foreign ministers meeting that demanded an end to military intervention by Turkey in their Arab brotherland." The....
Xi Jinping calls for 'promoting' Mandarin in Inner Mongolia
Xi Jinping has directed the Chinese authorities in Inner Mongolia to promote Mandarin in schools to resolve ethnic tensions. This move comes months after the Chinese government suppressed protests by....
Myanmar coup: Scores of protestors back on streets after night raids by security forces
Tens of Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday in Myanmar to protest against last month's military coup despite the conduct of overnight raids by the security forces....
Warships sent to South China Sea by Canada and Britain: Global powers against China?
As tensions are escalating with China, Britain and Canada have sent their warships to the South China Sea with the aim of countering China. Britain’s Defense Ministry commented that a....
China announces to build 'Tibet-Passageway', connecting Tibet with South-Asia
China has announced that it is planning to build a passageway connecting Tibet to South Asia, as per a draft outline of China's 14th five-year plan (FYP) which was released....
Pakistan PM Imran Khan wins trust vote with 178 votes; opp boycotts parliament session
On Saturday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan won a vote of confidence in the lower house of the Parliament, the National Assembly in a heating session which was marked by....
US to build anti-China missile network, double spending in fiscal 2022
The U.S. will strengthen its conventional deterrence against China by building a network of highly precise missiles along the so-called first island chain as part of $27.4 billion in....
China gears for annual parliamentary meet: Here's what to expect
China is all set to commence an annual parliamentary meeting this week to approve national priorities and growth strategies for the year 2021. The gathering of the authorities and delegates....
'India more developed than Pakistan', concedes Imran Khan
In a major admission by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, he conceded that India is more developed than Pakistan. Addressing India's mega-developments and progress, he blamed rampant corruption for the....
Big blow to Imran Khan; Pak PM to seek vote of confidence after election setback
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will seek a vote of confidence in parliament after the government's finance minister lost his bid for a Senate seat in an election, Foreign Minister....
China-Pak celebrate 70 years of bilateral ties: Xi-Imran's 'Iron Brothers' narrative on
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on 3th March, 2021 that China and Pakistan would be holding 100 events to celebrate 70 years of bilateral ties between both the countries which....
US acts tough on Russia: announces sanctions over Navalny's assassination
The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on senior Russian Government officials for poisoning the opposition leader, Alexi Navalny. This must be perceived as the beginning of a stricter approach towards....
