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Terrorism biggest global problem; countries supporting terrorists need to be held guilty: PM

9:15 pm November 17, 2020

New Delhi: Asserting that terrorism is the “biggest problem” facing the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there was a need to ensure that countries supporting and assisting terrorists are held guilty, in an oblique reference to Pakistan. Addressing the summit of five-nation grouping BRICS via videoconferencing, the prime minister also said there […]

India will give ‘prchand jawab’ if it is tested: PM Modi at Longewala Post

3:55 pm November 14, 2020

Longewala: Keeping with his practice of spending time with soldiers on Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed troops at Longewala Post in which he asserted that India will give “prachand jawab” (fierce reply) if it is provoked. In a clear swipe at China, Modi said without naming it that entire world feels troubled […]

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Multiple ceasefire violations by Pak along LoC, 4 security forces personnel among 10 killed

10:06 pm November 13, 2020

Srinagar: Four security forces personnel were among 10 people killed in multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) from Gurez to Uri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said. Srinagar-based defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said Pakistan used mortars and other weapons and deliberately targeted civilian areas. The […]

WHO report on Wuhan virus mission expected soon

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

6:26 pm November 13, 2020

New Delhi: The World Health Organisation announced on Friday that it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the ‘pharmacy of the world’, the WHO institution will become the centre for global wellness. WHO Director General Tedros […]

Experts confident of strong Indo-US ties in Biden administration

11:49 pm November 9, 2020

New Delhi: With Joe Biden emerging as president-elect of the United States, experts on Monday expressed confidence that relations between India and the US will remain strong and the Biden administration will continue to work with India to support a rules-based and stable Indo-Pacific region. Daniel Feldman, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, said he expects […]