Articles by Pritha Mallick

Hong Kong police arrests 49 protesters, 16 injured after latest demonstration

A police statement said the protesters attacked the police with bricks, glass bottles, paint bombs and shot metal marbles with a crossbow.

23 days ago

Was Putin critic Alexey Navalny poisoned in Russian jail?

While Dr Eldar Kazakhmedov told Russian news agency Interfax that Navalny was suffering an allergic reaction, Vasilyeva negated the claims.

23 days ago

Big blow for Indians: Saudi Arabia plans to ban foreigners from hospitality jobs

The country has pushed for 'Saudization' policies after unemployment rates increased to 13 percent last year.

24 days ago

California shooting: 4 killed, 11 injured as gunman opens fire at Gilroy Garlic Festival

More than 11 people were injured after two shooters opened fire at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival in California.

24 days ago

India urges Iran to release sailors from detained MT Riah tanker

Around 45 Indian crew members from three vessels, MT Riah, Stena Impero and Grace 1, have been detained by the UK and Iran authorities over alleged violations of international maritime security rules.

26 days ago

Islamic State-inspired terror group plotted to poison water sources in Mumbai

The Anti-Terrorist Squad was alerted after some recruits backed-off and tipped the police about Ummat-E-Mohammaddiya's operation plans.

26 days ago

After Imran Khan's US visit, Pentagon approves sales worth $125 mn to support Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets

The defence deal is the first time the US has offered support after security aid to Pakistan was suspended by Trump in 2018.

26 days ago

Here's why Make in India's defence promises remain unfulfilled

The defence sector under the government initiative has been criticised for purchasing weaponry without transfer of technology.

26 days ago

China expanding military might in Indian Ocean Region: Admiral Karambir Singh

Indian Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said China's increasing military capabilities, despite its budget limitations, have been a cause of concern for the Indian armed forces

27 days ago

Britiain's new PM Boris Johnson has a Turkey lineage

Johnson's great-grandfather, Ali Kemal was an Ottoman Turkish Journalist and politician was appointed as Interior Minister in Damat Ferid Pasha's government in 1919.

27 days ago

Iran releases 9 Indians from detained ship; 45 sailors await repatriation

There are around 45 Indian crew members in three vessels -- MT Riah, Stena Impero and Grace 1 -- that have been detained by the UK and Iran authorities.

27 days ago

Who is Rishi Sunak, new UK minister and Infosys founder's son-in-law?

Sunak met his wife Akshata in California where he lived for a number of years. The couple has two daughters.

28 days ago

North Korea resumes ballistic missile launches, nuclear talks in doubt

Launched from North Korea's Wonsan city, the ballistic missiles flew about 430 km over the sea, reaching an altitude of 50 km before splashing down.

28 days ago

Who is Priti Patel, UK's first Indian-origin Home Secretary?

Priti Patel's appointment marks her political comeback after she resigned as International Development Minister in 2017.

28 days ago

Chinese defence ministry issues white paper on 2017 Doklam stand-off

China's armed forces maintain a rigorous guard against encroachment and infiltration, the document says.

28 days ago

China's defence ministry says joint air patrols with Russia didn't violate airspace

Russia, however, claimed that an 'equipment malfunction' caused the military aircraft to deviate and enter the South Korean airspace.

29 days ago

India to grow at slower pace in next two years, global growth to decline, says IMF

A decline in the global economy due to heightened tensions between US-China despite trade truce has also threatened global technology supply chains.

29 days ago

Pramod Mittal, brother of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, arrested in Bosnia

Pramod Mittal and two other company members were arrested for committing "organised crime" and "abuse of power".

29 days ago

Video shows 18 Indian sailors 'in good health' inside British tanker seized by Iran

The Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, has said that they are working to get the crew released. Consular access to the 18 Indian sailors was sought on July 20.

Jul 23, 2019

India to buy Russian rocket engines for its space mission: Russia Deputy PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed bilateral collaborations in key sectors including trade, energy and space with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov in New Delhi.

Jul 23, 2019