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Taking policy on Tibet ahead, Zeya designated US Special Coordinator

Indian-American Uzra Zeya Named US Special Coordinator on Tibet [Details Inside]

Following several letters from legislators, the Biden administration has taken ahead the Trump administration's policy on Tibet and to protect the human rights of Tibetans with the appointment of Under Secretary Uzra Zeya to serve as the US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues.

Dec 21, 2021

China's Sinopharm booster dose found weaker against Omicron: Study

A Covid booster dose developed by China's Sinopharm has shown to generate weaker immune responses against the new highly transmissible Omicron variant, known to evade vaccine efficacy.

Dec 20, 2021

WTA will do everything possible to protect its players, defends Steve Simon on suspending tourneys in China

After several warnings to China over censorship on international tennis star, Peng Shuai's sexual assault matter; the Women's Tennis Association has finally taken a tough stand and suspended all tennis tournaments in China and Hong Kong.

Dec 2, 2021

Here's why INS Vela, fourth stealth Scorpene-class submarine, will be big boost for Indian Navy

The Navy has commissioned three warships, INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, and INS Karanj, as part of the over Rs 23,000 crore 'Project-75' underway at Mazgaon dock with French participation for the construction of six Scorpene submarines.

Nov 25, 2021

China thinks songs about territorial claims on Taiwan can change facts; lyrics laced with deceit

The lyrics of a viral propaganda song that asserts China's unfounded territorial claims on Taiwan is laced with inaccuracies and misrepresented facts.

Nov 22, 2021

UN rights body asks China to release scribe who reported on Wuhan outbreak

UNHCR asks China to release scribe who reported on Wuhan Covid outbreak

The United Nations Commission on Human Rights is very concerned about the rapidly deteriorating health of Zhang Zhan, whose life is reported to be at serious risk due to a hunger strike she is currently holding in protest against her conviction in December 2020 for documenting the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Nov 20, 2021

China constructs another village on Indian land; erects 100 home village in Arunachal

However, a few media reports have suggested that the Indian defence establishment has rejected this claim. It has been argued that no Chinese construction has taken place "within India's perception of the LAC".

Nov 18, 2021

Tim Cook admits he owns Bitcoin; Reveals more on his crypto portfolio

Even as bitcoin and ethereum values climbed to fresh record highs, Tim Cook knocked off rumours that Apple is eyeing crypto as an investment.

Nov 10, 2021

Unsure China seeks US help to 'guide' Taliban in Afghanistan.

After PAK, China skips crucial meeting on Kabul in New Delhi; makes lame excuse [details]

The meeting will focus on developing a "regional security architecture" to address the challenges posed by Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, including terrorism both inside and outside the country's borders.

Nov 10, 2021

Lack of climate funding will jeopardise net-zero pledges, say India and BASIC partners

Richa Sharma, India's lead negotiator, said the states have responded to the aspirational gap in mitigation with improved NDCs and net-zero commitments.

Nov 9, 2021

Zhang, 38, Wuhan Covid whistleblower still in jail; Family demands release of seriously ill activist

Zhang has undertaken many hunger strikes since her arrest in May 2020. In August 2021, she was hospitalised for 11 days but has since been returned to prison despite her deteriorating health.

Nov 6, 2021

COP26: India makes big, bold announcement, net zero goal by 2070

It is time to shift away from mindless and harmful consumption and towards conscious and intentional use, says Indian PM with "One Word One World" campaign tagline.

Nov 2, 2021

Chinese companies' misbehaviour fueling anti-China stir in Zimbabwe

The tragedy has heightened awareness of the area's pervasive ill-treatment of employees at the hands of Chinese managers.

Oct 26, 2021

China wakes up to new Covid cases, orders closure of schools, tourist sites

An outbreak of Covid-19 in China has led to swift restrictions being imposed in multiple Chinese provinces over the last week, the BBC reported.

Oct 22, 2021

The fossilized appendages of the sea scorpion, accompanied by an artist's recreation.

Giant scorpion fossils discovered recently in erstwhile Gondwana land; First ever eurypterid known

T. xiushanensis is the first mixtopterid found in what may be the supercontinent Gondwana, formed after Pangaea split in two.

Oct 19, 2021

India vows to mainstream biodiversity across all sectors

Biodiversity: Over 100 nations adopt Kunming Declaration, Japan increases fund

The landmark post-2020 global biodiversity framework is expected to be approved in May 2022, following official discussions in January 2022.

Oct 14, 2021

Why governments across the globe are taxing major tech companies: Explained

It is pertinent to note that the IMF has also expressed some interest in the proposal.

Oct 13, 2021

No breakthrough in India, China military talks to resolve remaining border disputes

The military talks between India and China to end border disputes have not resulted in any resolution with the Chinese not agreeing to "constructive suggestions" provided by the Indian delegation.

Oct 11, 2021

China's Lunar Mission Chang'e-5 probe reveals volcanic activity on Moon

To validate predictions regarding the Oceanus Procellarum area, the Chinese researchers utilised only tiny fragments.

Oct 9, 2021

Biden, Xi to abide by Taiwan pact

The declaration comes amid escalating tensions between Taiwan and Beijing.

Oct 7, 2021

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