Category: International News

India set for comfortable victory in UN Security Council elections

By Yoshita Singh United Nations, Jun 17: India is expected to register a comfortable victory in the Security Council elections on Wednesday that will bring the country to the UN high-table as a non-permanent member for the 2021-22 term. The 193-member UN General Assembly will hold elections for President […]

China suffered 35 casualties during Galwan clash: Sources citing US intelligence reports

New Delhi, Jun 17:  The Chinese Army suffered 35 casualties during the violent clash with the Indian military in eastern Ladakh’s Galwan Valley, official sources said on Wednesday quoting US intelligence reports. The figure could be a combination of total number of soldiers killed and seriously wounded, they […]

Pakistan Army violates ceasefire along LoC in J-K’s Baramulla district

Srinagar, Jun 14:  Pakistani troops on Sunday shelled mortars along the Line of Control in Rampur sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, drawing retaliation from the Indian Army, a defence spokesperson said. This is the second ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in Rampur sector and the third […]

Nepal parliament to vote on new map in land dispute with India

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s parliament is set to vote at the weekend on a new map of its border with India, an official said on Thursday, underlining the Himalayan nation’s determination to press its case in a land dispute that has strained ties with its giant neighbour. Nepal published […]

India rejects Pakistan offer of help disbursing coronavirus cash

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday offered to help neighbouring India disburse cash to the public during the coronavirus lockdown, citing a report Indians were struggling to make ends meet, but India later rejected the offer. Relations have been hostile between the two countries, […]

Prime Minister Addresses the virtual Global Vaccine Summit 2020

India stands in solidarity with the world in these challenging times says the Prime Minister India pledges 15 Million US Dollars to Gavi, the international vaccine alliance open view news desk NEW DELHI, JUNE 4: India has today pledged 15 Million US Dollars to Gavi, the international vaccine […]

Pak conducts highest number of coronavirus tests over 24-hour period as cases cross 48,000-mark

Islamabad, May 21: Pakistan conducted the highest number of tests per day during the last 24 hours as the coronavirus cases crossed 48,000-mark on Thursday, the health ministry said. Pakistan recorded 2,193 new cases, taking the total number of infections to 48,091. The death toll stands at 1,017 with […]

U.S. panel on religious freedom urges targeted sanctions on India

NEW DELHI – A U.S. government commission has criticised India for failing to protect religious minorities and called for sanctions on government officials responsible for violating religious freedoms enshrined in its constitution. The Indian government rejected the annual report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom saying […]

Bangladesh restarts some garment factories, India debates an easing of restrictions

NEW DELHI/DHAKA- More than 500 garment factories in Bangladesh that supply to global brands reopened on Monday after a month-long shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, while in India calls grew for an easing of its lockdown which has caused deep economic pain. Clothing manufacturers in […]

India, Pakistan ease restrictions for some small businesses amid lockdown

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD – The Indian government allowed a limited reopening of shops in neighbourhoods and residential areas from Saturday, more than a month after the nation went into a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, officials said. Late on Friday the home ministry said retail shops […]

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