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As Brazil’s wetlands burned, government did little to help

9:15 pm September 30, 2020

Porto Jofre: After hours navigating Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands in search of jaguars earlier this month, Daniel Moura beached his boat to survey the fire damage. In every direction, he saw only devastation. No wildlife, and no support from federal authorities. “We used to see jaguars here all the time; I once saw 16 jaguars in […]

China fires back at US over environment, South China Sea

7:01 pm September 28, 2020

Beijing: US-China friction flared again Monday, with Beijing firing back at accusations by Washington that it is a leading cause of global environmental damage and has reneged on its promise not to militarise the South China Sea. A document issued last week by the State Department cited China’s record on issues from greenhouse gas emissions to air and water and soil […]

China will never seek expansion, has no intention to fight either ‘Cold War’ or ‘hot war’: Xi

11:54 pm September 22, 2020

United Nations: China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or sphere of influence, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday and said Beijing has no intention to fight either a “Cold War” or a “hot war” with any country. Xi also said that China will continue to narrow the differences and resolve disputes with others through negotiations, in comments that came […]

PM Modi quotes from ‘Tirukkural’ again, now for soldiers in Ladakh

11:28 pm July 3, 2020

Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday quoted from Tamil classic ‘Tirukkural’ to reinforce that Indian armed forces have always followed the time-honoured traditions of valour and honour. Addressing troops during a surprise visit to Ladakh, Modi quoted saint poet Tiruvalluvar’s couplet “Maramanam manda vazhichelavu thetram yena nangey yemam padaikku.” “That is, the tradition and credibility of valour, honour, dignified behaviour, these […]

Yoga today is an integral part of global lifestyle: Modi

Keep practising yoga and create healthier planet: PM Modi

11:55 pm June 21, 2020

New Delhi: Let’s keep practising yoga and create a healthier planet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday responding to various world leaders, international organisations and personalities who took part in International Day of Yoga events across the world. Responding to a tweet by the United Nations, he said that world over, people have marked Yoga Day with immense fervour. […]

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