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Schools to reopen in entire Maharashtra from Oct 4

Mumbai, Sep 24: Physical classes in schools would resume across Maharashtra from October 4, the state government said on Friday. All the schools in rural areas will resume physical classes for standards 5th to 12th,” said school education minister Varsha Gaikwad. Physical classes for standards 8th to 12th would […]

PM Modi meets US Vice President Kamala Harris; discusses bilateral ties, Indo-Pacific

By Lalit K Jha (Eds: Updating with PM Modi’s tweet, more details) Washington, Sep 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India and America as “natural partners” as he held the first in-person meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House during which they decided to further […]

Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders as China concerns grow

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday is set to host the first in-person gathering of leaders of an Indo-Pacific alliance known as “the Quad” as he wraps up a difficult week of diplomacy after facing no shortage of criticism from allies and adversaries. The White House meeting with leaders […]

Vaccine inequity comes into stark focus during UN gathering

The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution will come into sharper focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots step to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders. Already, the struggle to contain […]

Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?

Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids? Experts say there’s no strong evidence that it makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the virus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it’s more contagious. Delta’s ability to spread […]

Tensions grow as US, allies deepen Indo-Pacific involvement

BANGKOK — With increasingly strong talk in support of Taiwan, a new deal to supply Australia with nuclear submarines, and the launch of a European strategy for greater engagement in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. and its allies are becoming more assertive in their approach toward a rising China. […]

Indian prime minister to meet U.S. company CEOs during U.S. visit

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is due to holds talks with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, will also meet chief executives of several U.S. companies, including Qualcomm (QCOM.O) and Blackstone (BX.N), two sources said. During his White House meeting with Harris, Modi is expected […]

Islamic State uses Taliban’s own tactics to attack Afghanistan’s new rulers

Sept 23 – A little more than a month after toppling the Western-backed government in Kabul, Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers are facing internal enemies who have adopted many of the tactics of urban warfare that marked their own successful guerrilla campaign. A deadly attack on Kabul airport last […]

Evergrande debt crisis ensnares retail investors, builders and homebuyers

Summary Troubled developer owes buyers of WMPs, homes Builders on Evergrande projects left unpaid Chairman reiterates top priority is to help investors SUZHOU/SHENZHEN, China, Sept 23 – At an eerily quiet construction site in eastern China’s Suzhou, worker Li Hongjun says property developer Evergrande’s debt crisis means he […]

Draft Notification issued for Fire Detection and Protection system in Passenger (or Occupant) Compartment in buses

DELHI, SEPTEMBER 23: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued a Draft Notification on 21st September 2021 for introducing the Fire Alarm System and Fire Protection System in the Passenger (or Occupant) Compartment in buses, through an amendment in AIS (Automotive Industry Standard)-135. At present, fire […]

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