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US concerned by China's ongoing attempts to 'intimidate' neighbours: White House

No announcement on withdrawal of troops from Germany: White House

2:36 pm June 9, 2020

Washington: President Donald Trump is constantly reassessing the best posture for the American military forces and its presence overseas, the White House has said, while clarifying that there is no announcement to make on the withdrawal of US troops in Germany. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany made the comments at a press conference on […]

At rallies in Bihar, Rajnath touches upon Gilgit-Baltistan

Rajnath holds talks with French counterpart Parly

9:00 pm June 2, 2020

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart Florence Parly during which she conveyed that the Rafale jets will be delivered to India as scheduled notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The defence ministry said the two ministers discussed matters of mutual concern including regional security scenario […]

FIDE Online Chess Olympiad to start on July 25

Tripura man’s online chess tournament goes global

7:35 pm May 29, 2020

Agartala: The Lockdown online International Chess Tournament, which was launched by a chess enthusiast from Tripura, has gained popularity worldwide with 29 foreign countries participating in the contest. The tournament which completed its 87th contest with participation of 2000 players from 29 countries will end on June 9 after completing the 100-mark, the organiser, Nirmal […]

As countries restart, WHO warns about lack of virus tracing

12:32 am May 12, 2020

Paris: A top world health official Monday warned that countries are essentially driving blind in reopening their economies without setting up strong contact tracing to beat back flare-ups of the coronavirus. The warning came as France and Belgium emerged from lockdowns, the Netherlands sent children back to school, and a number of US states continued […]

Over 10 lakh Indians have returned from abroad under Vande Bharat Mission: MEA

India to expand ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ beginning May 15

9:05 pm May 8, 2020

New Delhi: India will expand from next week its mega mission to evacuate stranded Indians from abroad by including countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Germany, Spain and Thailand, official sources said on Friday. They said stranded Indians in central Asia as well as in various European countries will be brought back home under the second […]