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Military commanders of India, China to hold talks tomorrow

China, India in talks to hold 9th round of Commander-level meet on Ladakh standoff: Def Ministry

6:24 pm December 31, 2020

Beijing : China and India are in consultations to hold the ninth round of Corps Commander-level meeting to discuss the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Sr. Colonel Tan Kefei said on Thursday. Since the eighth round of Corps Commander-level talks between the armies of China and India, the two sides have maintained consultations […]

Great news for brides: Year 2021 will witness Wedding Asia’s new consumer-friendly plans

5:34 pm December 31, 2020

India: In a quick Q&A chat, Maninder S Sethi, Founder, Wedding Asia reveals future-ready plans for the new normal in the year 2021. Wedding Asia is a premium wedding exhibition platform in Asia. Catering to every need of the bride and groom including designer outfits, jewellery, wedding planning, photography, venue selection, decorations and more. Q1. […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Tokyo residents urged to ‘stay home’ with family

5:27 pm December 31, 2020

Tokyo: Tokyo is seeing a record surge in coronavirus cases as the governor of the Japanese capital implored people to stay home. “The coronavirus knows no year end or New Years holidays,” Gov. Yuriko Koike told reporters. She asked people to skip countdown ceremonies, and expressed concern people were out shopping in crowded stores. “Please spend a quiet New Years with your family […]

India gives consular access to its detained fishermen in Sri Lanka

4:44 pm December 31, 2020

Colombo: Indian fishermen, apprehended in Sri Lanka for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters, have been provided consular assistance by the Consulate General of India in Jaffna, the Indian High Commission here said on Thursday. The high commission said it was in touch with the Sri Lankan Government to facilitate the early release of the detained fishermen. ”High Commission […]

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bail revoked

4:30 pm December 31, 2020

Hong Kong : Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has had his bail revoked after prosecutors succeeded in asking the city’s highest court to send him back to detention. Lai had been granted bail on Dec 23 after three weeks in custody on charges of fraud and endangering national security. His appeal hearing is slated […]