Day: August 12, 2019

Differences should not become disputes: Jaishankar tells China on Kashmir

3:32 pm August 12, 2019

Beijing: India on Monday told China that it is important to ensure that any bilateral differences should not become disputes, as Beijing said it is “very closely” following the Indo-Pak tensions over Kashmir and its “ramifications” and asked New Delhi to play a “constructive role” for regional peace and stability. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, […]

NSA Ajit Doval attends BRICS meet on security

NSA Ajit Doval undertakes aerial survey of Kashmir Valley

3:26 pm August 12, 2019

Srinagar: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday undertook an aerial survey of the city and South Kashmir areas to take stock of the security situation as the valley celebrated Eid al-Adha amid strict restrictions that are in place after the decision to revoke provisions of Article 370. Officials said police chief Dilbag Singh and […]

Indian Consulate issues travel advisory over flight disruptions in Hong Kong

Hong Kong airport says flights cancelled due to protests

3:19 pm August 12, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong airport authorities cancelled all remaining departing and arriving flights at the major travel hub on Monday after thousands of protesters entered the arrivals hall to stage a demonstration. “Other than the departure flights that have completed the check-in process and the arrival flights that are already heading to Hong Kong, all […]

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation alliance

3:18 pm August 12, 2019

Mumbai: Reliance Jio has entered into a long-term alliance with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation with the launch of new cloud data centres, RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Monday. Speaking at RIL’s 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), Ambani said that Jio is setting up a pan-India Edge Computing and Content Distribution network starting with […]

Cathay Pacific warns it could fire staff for supporting ‘illegal protests’

3:07 pm August 12, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific warned its staff on Monday that they could be fired if they “support or participate in illegal protests”, as the airline comes under pressure from Beijing. The warning follows new regulations imposed by China’s aviation regulator requiring Cathay Pacific to submit manifests of staff on flights to the […]