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Chinese firms hit by new import hurdles in India

Greater scrutiny of Chinese imports follows calls for boycotts from Indian nationalist groups linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party, angered by the killing of 20 Indian soldiers in the border clash in June.

Aug 15, 2020

Telangana bribery case: Tahsildar caught red-handed while accepting Rs 1.1 crore bribe

Keesara tahsildar Erva Balaraju Nagaraju, who is in charge of the district's Keesara region, was caught accepting over Rs 1.10 crore in cash as a bribe.

Aug 15, 2020

74th Independence Day 2020: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa promises 'welfare state' despite COVID setback

CM Yediyurappa addressed Karnataka in his speech on Independence Day. Talking about development and hope, the CM also assured the people a welfare state in the wake of COVID-19.

Aug 15, 2020

'I have more Indians than she has': Donald Trump takes a swipe at Kamala Harris

The president, in his speech, took a sharp aim at Kamala Harris as being hostile to police, and suggested that she and Joe Biden were at the center of "a left-wing war on cops."

Aug 15, 2020

Karnataka Minister R Ashoka hints at govt banning SDPI activity

Following the events on August 11th, the government has had a tough road ahead in terms of what to do. With a political row brewing, the backlash against SDPI has been severe.

Aug 15, 2020

PM Modi says India set to mass-produce COVID vaccine, launches health mission

In annual celebrations scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi identified health and economic self-reliance as the key priorities for his government.

Aug 15, 2020

This J&K police jawan's melodious rendition of 'Aye Watan Tere Liye' will melt your heart [Watch]

J&K police constable Nasir Shah has won many hearts with his soulful singing and this Independence Day, IBTimes brings to you NH Shah's latest hit.

Aug 15, 2020

PM Modi sends stern message to China on Independence Day: Respect for India's sovereignty is supreme

PM Modi said India is connecting its relations with its neighbours, whether they are connected to it on land or from the sea, with the partnership of security, development and trust.

Aug 15, 2020

Barack Obama says he worries about Trump's efforts to 'kneecap' US Postal Service

Obama, speaking on a podcast with David Plouffe, who managed his winning 2008 presidential campaign, also played down the seriousness of progressive-moderate divisions in the Democratic Party and said younger voters provided the key to beating Trump.

Aug 15, 2020

Air India termination spree: Airline sacks 50 pilots overnight, some were still flying

The Air India pilots, who were employed in flying the Airbus 320 fleet of the airline, have sought the intervention of the management on the issue of "illegal termination" of 50 pilots from service.

Aug 15, 2020

Iran: 4 hurt in blast, fire in publishers' area in Tehran

Firemen rescued three men and a woman who were rushed to hospital and put out the blaze, Maleki said. The cause of the blast was under investigation.

Aug 15, 2020

From 'vocal for local' to Covid vaccine trials: Key takeaways from PM Modi's 74th Independence Day speech

PM Modi addressed the nation today after unfurling the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2020

COVID spike in Maharashtra: Mumbai's toll cross 7K, Maha records 12K new cases

The state recovery rate dropped from 69.64 per cent to 69.08 per cent on Friday, while the mortality rate stood stable at 3.04 per cent.

Aug 15, 2020

France declares Paris, Marseille as high-risk zone for coronavirus

For the coronavirus high risk zones, authorities have the power to impose localized confinement by limiting people travel, restricting transport traffic and closing restaurants and bars.

Aug 15, 2020

Palestinians call UAE, Israel historic peace deal declaration a black day

Protestors held banners of "Palestine is not for sale" "No for normalization and no for those who lead normalization with the occupation" and "normalization is a knife in the back of the Palestinian people."

Aug 15, 2020