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India-China 9th round of talks end on 'positive' note; agree to maintain good momentum of ...

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:53:00 GMT

The Ministry of Defence on Monday said that the India-China 9th round of talks ended on a 'positive' note, where the two countries agreed to maintain a good momentum of negotiation. "The two sides agreed that this round of meeting was positive, practical and constructive, which further enhanced mutual trust and understanding," read the official statement.

COVID-19: New Zealand probes first probable community case in months

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:48:00 GMT

New Zealand, one of the most successful developed nations in controlling the spread of the pandemic, last recorded a community coronavirus transmission on Nov. 18, according to the Health Ministry website. The country of 5 million people has had only 1,927 confirmed cases.

US President Joe Biden's administration appoints Indian-Americans to key posts in Energy Department

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 03:15:00 GMT

In addition to the Biden-Harris appointees, David G Huizenga will serve as the Acting Secretary of Energy. He was most recently Associate Principal Deputy Administrator for the National Nuclear Security Administration and has been a career employee at the department since 1987.

Kamala Harris delaying moving into vice-presidential residence, know why

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:21:00 GMT

The Washington Post reported Sunday that crews are working on new liners for the chimneys and other tasks in the 33-room home, which was built in 1893. Blair House, built as a private house in 1824, is the guest house of the US President since 1942, where visiting foreign dignitaries normally stay.

Need a lift? Elon Musk's SpaceX launches 'Uber' for Cosmic travel

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:55:00 GMT

The reusable rocket ferried 133 commercial and government spacecraft and 10 Starlink satellites to space - part of the company’s SmallSat Rideshare Program, which provides access to space for small satellite operators seeking a reliable, affordable ride to orbit, according to the company.

President Joe Biden to push US Congress for $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:01:00 GMT

Brian Deese, director of the National Economic Council will press Democratic and Republican senators for a fresh $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief to help struggling Americans and avert a larger economic crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 417,000 Americans, thrown millions out of work and is infecting more than 175,000 Americans per day, posing an immediate crisis to the Biden administration.

Kremlin accuses US of meddling in affairs, but says President Vladimir Putin ready to talk if ...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:38:00 GMT

President Vladimir Putin would respond in kind if the new U.S. administration showed a willingness to talk, a Kremlin spokesman said on Sunday (January 24), while also accusing Washington of meddling in mass protests in support of detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Turkey forsaking Uighur Muslims for Chinese COVID-19 vaccine; see details

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:01:00 GMT

The COVID-19 vaccine production is still limited and for now, only a few countries have been able to access it. Given the severity of the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is understandable that countries are eager to get their hands on a potential vaccine. China is actively trying to exploit this desperation of the developing countries. Its latest prey in this regard seems to be Turkey.

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli expelled from party

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:47:00 GMT

The decision to remove Oli from the party's general membership was taken at the Standing Committee meeting of the faction led by former prime ministers Prachanda and Madhav Kumar Nepal after Oli failed to produce explanation to his recent moves as sought by party leadership, sources said.

Chinese air force planes enter Taiwan's air defence identification zone for second day

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:09:00 GMT

China views democratically ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has in the past few months increased military activity near the island. Chinese air force planes including 12 fighter jets entered Taiwan`s air defence identification zone for a second day on Sunday, Taiwan said, as tensions rise near the island.

China: Eleven trapped miners rescued after 14 days underground

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:33:00 GMT

Chinese rescuers pulled 11 gold miners to safety on Sunday with most of them in good condition after 14 days trapped underground after an explosion, but 10 colleagues were still unaccounted. Television footage showed the first miner as he was brought to the surface in the morning.

NASA satellite spots ‘something rising’ above ice in Antarctica, leaves scientists baffled

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:34:00 GMT

The discovery has left scientists perplexed and led to an investigation into the seven-mile-long jagged structure. Some speculated the shape could've been formed due to the crash landing of an object which then slid across the ice. However, the claim has not been validated yet.

My father has 27 wives, 150 children: Teen's revelation about living in polygamous family goes viral

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:37:00 GMT

Winston Blackmore is the most famous Polygamist in Canada and lives with his huge family in British Columbia. He is married to 27 women but only 22 of them have children with him. Out of those 22 women, 16 are still remain married to him.

Joe Biden, family 'locked' outside White House due to this act by Donald Trump

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 03:39:00 GMT

Just moments after the Inauguration Day ceremony, the US President Joe Biden and his family were locked outside the White House, though the moment lasted for about 10 seconds it did not go unnoticed. It is reported that the White House butlers were sent home by the Trumps as they left Washington DC.

Sri Lanka to receive India's 'gift' of COVID-19 vaccine on January 27

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:12:00 GMT

India announced that it will be sending a 'gift' of COVID-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka next week. The island nation will be getting 500,000 doses of "made-in-India" Covishield vaccine. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has announced, the vaccine will reach the country on January 27.

UK extends COVID lockdown till July 17, to quarantine visitors for 10 days

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:04:00 GMT

The changes to the regulation governing coronavirus restrictions were made as part of a review of the third lockdown earlier this month by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, a report said. It added that the regulation, which applies to England only, was due to expire last week but has now been extended until July 17, around the date when school summer holidays begin.

Turkey-Pakistan nexus is immediate terrorist threat to India, Greece: Experts

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:24:00 GMT

The recent report of Pakistan transferring nuclear missile technology to Turkey sent shockwaves around the globe, it exposed the nexus between Ankara and Islamabad, which in turn has far-reaching ramifications for regional stability and security. The growing threat of terrorism as a result of this nexus is of serious concern to India and Greece.

India, China to hold 9th round of military talks on Sunday to resolve border dispute

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:38:00 GMT

The military talks between the two nuclear-powered countries will likely take place in Moldo, which is opposite the Chushul sector on the Indian side of the border. The latest round of talks will take place after more than two months. The last time they had met to resolve the issue was in November 2020.

Indian Navy's Poseidon 8I aircraft transports COVID-19 vaccine to Mauritius and Seychelles

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:59:00 GMT

A Poseidon 8I aircraft of the Indian Navy transported 100,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines to Mauritius and 50,000 doses to Seychelles as part of India's grants assistance, officials said on Saturday (January 23). Both the countries were delivered the consignments on Friday (January 22).

Thank you India and PM Narendra Modi, says WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for support to ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:37:00 GMT

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "Thank you India and PM Narendra Modi for your continued support to the global COVID-19 response. Only if we #ACTogether, including sharing of knowledge, can we stop this virus and save lives and livelihoods."