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How China tried to weaken deepening Indo-US ties; Report reveals more

As Indo-US relations were getting stronger, Beijing tried successfully to prevent it, reveals a report by Pentagon

Nov 4, 2021

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers on LoC; recalls Nowshera Brigade's role in surgical strike [details]

Many attempts were made to disturb peace after the surgical strike but each time a befitting reply has been given by our forces, PM Modi said at Nowshera, where he is spending Diwali with jawans this year.

Nov 4, 2021

One doesn't need anything to be happy: This is what Irulars taught "Jai Bhim" actor

Manikandan underwent a training session for 40 days when he stayed with the Irulars in their village

Nov 4, 2021

US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi pilots bill for Diwali holiday, rocks Twitter

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali

Nov 4, 2021

Covid Loss: More than 28 mn extra years of life lost in 2020; Global Covid-19 caseload tops 248 mn

The Covid pandemic that originated from Wuhan has already claimed the lives of more than five million people worldwide

Nov 4, 2021

B'desh exports skyrocket, reach $16bn in 1st 4 months of FY 2021

Bangladesh has set its export target in 2021-22 fiscal year at $43.50 billion

Nov 4, 2021

Investors exposed to $59bn of climate risk from coal companies listed in Mumbai exchange

The report states that investors should learn the lessons from the energy transition in Europe, where most coal plants are no longer economically viable

Nov 4, 2021

Modi govt's Diwali gift to India; petrol, diesel prices to fall as excise duty slashed [details]

The incessant rise in petrol and diesel prices was met with heavy criticism, but the generous cut in fuel excise duty brings relief to millions of Indians.

Nov 3, 2021

GOC's bold initiative: Chinar Corps commander reaches out to common masses in Shopian [details]

Overenthusiastic youth take selfies with GoC Chinar Corp; openly interact with GoC to air their views before top Army officers.

Nov 3, 2021

J&K's lake conservation body, LAWDA renamed; it's now LCMA [reasons explained]

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has recently asked Jammu and Kashmir authorities to change the name of LAWDA.

Nov 3, 2021

Amid tension on LoC, Army Chief to visit forward areas on border to review preparedness [details]

During his visit to forward areas, General Naravane to view security situation, operational preparedness.

Nov 3, 2021

WHO finally approves emergency use of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin; here's what it means [details]

It is pertinent to note that the emergency approval has been granted after a thorough review of Covaxin. The manufacturer of the vaccine had applied in April and provided the data on 6th July.

Nov 3, 2021

K'taka shocker: BJP leader slaps, hits policemen for stopping protestors from burning Siddaramaiah's effigy

Papa Reddy, a former BJP MLA, went to a police constable in civil dress and slapped him, while asking who gave him permission to take away the effigy of Siddaramaiah.

Nov 3, 2021

PM Modi's ambitious GGI-OSOWOG launched at COP26; "critical solutions" near implementation

The project, spearheaded by Governments of India & the UK in partnership with the ISA and the World Bank Group, aims to harness solar energy wherever the sun is shining, ensuring that generated electricity flows to areas that need it most. 

Nov 3, 2021

Surge in dengue cases: Centre rushes high-level teams to J&K to curb infection [details]

Panic-stricken residents of the plains of the Jammu region are shifting dengue patients outside for better and 'reliable' treatment. Jammu, Samba, and Kathua are the worst affected but there is no exact record of the patients many patients shifted outside J&K for advanced treatment.

Nov 3, 2021