WASHINGTON — The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris’ tour of southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war. The trip, which begins Friday and includes stops in Singapore […]
WASHINGTON — Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to airport pandemonium and cumbersome red tape. While Biden has previously blamed Afghans […]
MUMBAI, Aug 20 – India reported 36,571 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, the government said in a statement on Friday.Reporting by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; Editing by Clarence Fernandez Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-reports-36571-new-coronavirus-cases-2021-08-20/
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 – President Joe Biden is brushing off criticism of his administration’s chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal because he and his aides believe the political fallout at home will be limited, according to White House allies and administration officials. Biden and his top aides argue they are managing […]
It has been demand of every time period that we look for new possibilities in religious tourism and strengthen the links between pilgrimage and local economy: PM For us essence of history and faith is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, SabkaVishwas and Sabka Prayas: PM Arrangement of our four […]
DELHI, AUGUST 20: 57.22 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive 36,571 new cases in the last 24 hours Active cases account for 1.12% of total cases; lowest since March 2020 India’s Active caseload stands at 3,63,605; lowest in 150 days Recovery Rate […]
Calls for Indo-Dutch Collaborative Model in Health and Agriculture, the priority areas of Narendra Modi Government in the last seven years A Delegation from Netherlands led by Ambassador Marten vanden Berg today called on the Union Minister to discuss and review bilateral cooperation in Science and Technology and […]
Mumbai, Aug 20: The Indian rupee declined 20 paise to 74.44 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday, tracking a lacklustre trend in domestic equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 74.38 against the dollar, then fell further to 74.44, registering a fall […]
Chandigarh, Aug 20: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and State Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday agreed to set up a 10-member strategic policy group to ensure better coordination between the party and the state government and expedite implementation of various government programmes. The development is seen […]
KABUL, Afghanistan — Reports of targeted killings in areas overrun by the Taliban mounted Friday, fueling fears that they will return Afghanistan to the repressive rule they imposed when they were last in power, even as they urged imams to push a message of unity at Friday’s prayers. […]
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