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How changing geo-political situation pushes India towards US: Explained

Security and strategic challenges have pushed India to shift its policy from "non-alignment" to strengthening defence ties with the US to meet the geopolitical realities in the South Asian region.

Oct 28, 2020

Who will get COVID-19 vaccine first in India; govt prioritises 4 categories

As the COVID-19 vaccine trials continue, the Indian government has a plan for a phased rollout of the vaccine based on certain groups. Read on to learn more.

Oct 28, 2020

Amid China stand-off along LAC, NSA Doval meets Pompeo in Delhi.

US will stand by India against China's tyranny: 'Together we can deliver deterrence'

Pompeo's statement is likely to ruffle the feathers in Beijing whose troops have been locked in a stand-off with the Indian Army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.

Oct 27, 2020

NEET 2020 UG Counselling registration postponed due to technical glitch [how to register]

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has postponed the NEET UG Counselling after it was scheduled to commence from Tuesday, October 27.

Oct 27, 2020

Hizbul chief, Chhota Shakeel, Tiger Memon, 15 others declared terrorist by MHA; see list

Prior to this amendment, only organizations could be designated as terrorist organizations. Now, the government has declared 18 individuals as terrorists under the UAPA.

Oct 27, 2020

Chirag Paswan faces backlash after BTS video in front of his father's photo goes viral

In the video, Chirag Paswan is seen instructing how to shoot his video in front of his father's photo for the party's manifesto.

Oct 27, 2020

Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during Hajj pilgrimage

Umrah for foreign pilgrims resumes this week; Saudi lifts restrictions [details here]

This move marks the third phase of the gradual relaxation of Umrah services, reports Gulf News.

Oct 27, 2020

India, US need to jointly confront China's threats to security: Pompeo in New Delhi

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday in the national capital said that India and the US need to jointly confront China's threats to security in the Indian subcontinent and the Indo-Pacific.

Oct 27, 2020

Video of woman being felicitated shared with false claims

Fact-check: No, she is not an IAS officer nor is she linked to Hathras victim [viral video truth here]

Unrelated video of a Senior Associate at a marketing firm in Hyderabad is being shared as Hathras victim felicitated for topping her exams, whereas another theory suggests that she is IAS Annies Kanmani Joy.

Oct 27, 2020

Pakistan decides to recall Ambassador from France. Problem: it doesn't have one

Pakistan's parliament passed a resolution urging the government to recall its envoy from Paris over the publication of images of the Prophet Mohammad in France, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of Islamophobia. But Pakistan does not have an ambassador posted in the French capital.

Oct 27, 2020

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India

How changing geo-political situation pushes India towards US: Explained

Who will get COVID-19 vaccine first in India; govt prioritises 4 categories

US will stand by India against China's tyranny: 'Together we can deliver deterrence'

NEET 2020 UG Counselling registration postponed due to technical glitch [how to register]

Hizbul chief, Chhota Shakeel, Tiger Memon, 15 others declared terrorist by MHA; see list

Chirag Paswan faces backlash after BTS video in front of his father's photo goes viral

Umrah for foreign pilgrims resumes this week; Saudi lifts restrictions [details here]

India, US need to jointly confront China's threats to security: Pompeo in New Delhi

Fact-check: No, she is not an IAS officer nor is she linked to Hathras victim [viral video truth here]

Pakistan decides to recall Ambassador from France. Problem: it doesn't have one

'Go corona go' fame Ramdas Athawale tests COVID positive, hospitalised in Mumbai

NSA Doval meets Mike Pompeo, Mark Esper; greets them with elbow bump

Now anyone can buy land in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh [Details of new land law]

Bezos vs Ambani battle: 8 questions raised by corporate watchers

Coronavirus update: New COVID cases plunge, recoveries spike in Karnataka

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh