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Mann Ki Baat: PM mentions ‘Sophie’ and ‘Vida’, the two award-winning Army dogs

7:26 pm August 30, 2020

New Delhi: In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid glowing tributes to India’s canine brigade and specifically mentioned about ‘Sophie’ and ‘Vida’, the two brave dogs who were awarded the Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation Cards on August 15. Modi also exhorted those planning to raise a pet dog to […]

South Asia counts losses from devastating monsoon floods

9:04 pm August 14, 2020

Dhaka: When the Dharala River burst its banks in early July, Kamal Hossain left his home with five members of his family to take shelter in a school in northern Bangladesh, carrying their most prized belongings: cattle, a few sacks of rice and clothes. Like him, an estimated 17.5 million people across South Asia are suffering as a result of […]

COVID-19: Indian Army gifts 10 ventilators to Nepali Army

8:28 pm August 9, 2020

Kathmandu: The Indian Army on Sunday gifted 10 ventilators to the Nepali Army to support its efforts to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed 75 lives in the Himalayan nation. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra handed over the ventilators to Nepal Army chief Purna Chnadra Thapa during a ceremony at Nepali Army Headquarters on Sunday, the Indian mission said in a statement. The ventilators are […]

Coronavirus: Latest updates on COVID-19 crisis around the world

7:02 pm July 31, 2020

New Delhi: Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus crisis in India and other parts of the world on Friday. 5:41 p.m. Eleven fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Mizoram as state’s tally rises to 408. Tripura reports 219 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising the state’s tally to 4,724. 5:33 p.m. Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal rejects the AAP government’s decision to allow hotels and weekly markets under […]

India asks Nepal to stop ‘illegal’ movement of its citizens in Kalapani area

11:28 pm July 29, 2020

Kathmandu: India has asked Nepal to prevent its citizens from “illegally” visiting the Indian territories of Kalapani, Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Gunji, according to local media reports here. In a letter to the Nepali administration, an Indian official earlier this month said that Nepalese people in groups wanting to “illegally” enter into these Indian regions would create problems for both the countries. […]