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Outraged China asks India to refrain from supporting Taiwan


New Delhi/Beijing: Outraged by the subtle support that the ruling BJP extended to the democratically elected government of Taiwan, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime has asked India to "refrain from such acts." In an unprecedented move, two parliamentarians of India’s BJP, Meenakshi Lekhi and Rahul Kaswan, 'virtually attended' the swearing-in ceremony of Taiwan's President...

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Big B-starrer ‘Jhund’ faces lawsuit seeking stay on release


Hyderabad: A lawsuit has been filed seeking a stay on the release of the upcoming Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Jhund", which is scheduled for hearing on May 28. The film is directed by "Sairat" helmer Nagraj Manjule. The suit has been filed in the court of Additional District Judge Ranga Reddy at Miyapur, Telangana by Nandi Chinni...

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Worry about citizens, not airlines, SC tells govt


New Delhi: Stressing that "the government should worry about the health of citizens than the health of commercial airlines”, India’s apex court said there cannot be two norms -- six feet social distance outside and shoulder to shoulder travel -- on flights. The Supreme Court allowed national carrier Air India to operate international flight service with...

India-China stand-off: No breakthrough in military talks

India-China stand-off: No breakthrough in military talks


New Delhi: Despite holding several meetings, the militaries of India and China made no progress in resolving the face off in Eastern Ladakh at the Line of Actual Control. According to sources, there have been five rounds of talks between the commanders of the Indian Army and China's People's Liberation Army on the ground. "No breakthrough. Status...

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India lifts ban on entry of OCI cardholders with riders


New Delhi: In a major relief to the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders stranded abroad, the Ministry of Home Affairs eased visa and travel restrictions imposed during coronavirus lockdown for certain categories. The move came after Indian-Americans holding OCI cards voiced frustration over the government's temporary hold on long-term visas. The MHA Spokesperson in a tweet said,...

Indian health minister to head WHO Exec Board

Indian health minister to head WHO Exec Board


New Delhi: India's Health Minister Harsh Vardhan is all set to be the chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board. Dr Vardhan, an acclaimed ENT surgeon, presently leads the national effort against COVID-19 pandemic. He will be replacing Dr H Nakatani who is the advisor for international affairs to Japan's Minister of Health. As the...

Lockdown 4.0 begins with more relaxations in India

Lockdown 4.0 begins with more relaxations in India


New Delhi: In the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown beginning Monday, many restrictions  have been eased. In fresh guidelines, the home ministry gave permission to the functioning of all shops, markets and commercial establishments except those in malls; and eased curbs on private offices that were previously allowed to function with 33% staff strength. Sports...

India hits back at Nepal, says its territorial claims unacceptable

Post Date: May 21, 2020

Kathmandu/New Delhi: India hit back at the Nepal government over incorporating some its territory along the border in its revised official map, saying such unilateral moves and territorial claims are completely unacceptable. The Nepalese government has released a revised official map which has included Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, the areas which have been part of...

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FIR in Karnataka against Sonia for Cong tweets


Bengaluru:  An advocate from Karnataka's Shivamogga district has lodged a complaint with the police against Congress chief Sonia Gandhi based on a tweet by the party's twitter handle alleging not proper use of the Prime Minister Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency (PM-CARES) Fund, according to an official here on Thursday. "An FIR has been...