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UK public tribunal to probe Uighur ‘genocide’ claims

8:59 pm September 3, 2020

London: A prominent British human rights lawyer is convening an independent tribunal in London to investigate whether the Chinese government’s alleged rights abuses against Uighur Muslims in the far western Xinjiang region constitute genocide or crimes against humanity. The tribunal is expected to reveal new evidence and testimony over several days’ hearings next year. While […]

India attends key meeting of BIMSTEC

10:45 pm September 2, 2020

New Delhi: India on Wednesday attended a key a meeting of the regional grouping BIMSTEC which discussed ways to further expand cooperation among its member nations to effectively deal with key challenges including impact of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The Indian delegation at the virtual meeting of the grouping was headed by Secretary (East) […]

118 Chinese Apps Banned Including PUBG

6:54 pm September 2, 2020

New Delhi: Centre banned 118 more Chinese Apps including PUBG amid the prolonged standoff with China at the Line of Actual Control. As per the Union government, they were engaged in activities that are prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the state. The Information Technology Ministry received numerous complaints regarding misuse of these Apps for […]

Military commanders of India, China to hold talks tomorrow

Border tension: India, China hold another round of Brigade Commander-level talks

3:14 pm September 2, 2020

New Delhi: Days after China’s “provocative actions” in Pangong lake area in eastern Ladakh, the situation in the region remained sensitive on Wednesday while army commanders from both sides held another round of talks to defuse tensions, government sources said. The army of the two countries held Brigade Commander-level talks in Chushul with a focus on bringing down tensions in the Pangong lake area, […]

3-year-old girl safe after being lofted by kite in Taiwan

7:31 pm August 30, 2020

Taipei: A 3-year-old girl in Taiwan was reported safe after becoming caught in the strings of a kite and lifted several meters into the air. The unidentified girl was taking part in a kite festival Sunday in the seaside town of Nanlioao when she was caught up by a giant, long-tailed orange kite. Video shot […]