Pritha Mallick

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Here's how Hong Kong is bringing people together for voicing mass dissent

The ongoing public uprising against the pro-Beijing Hong Kong government has brought focus on how non-violent mass movement has rekindled the spirit of democratic dissent.

Jun 17, 2019

Big win for India: Maldives may scrap plan to build observatory with China's help

The agreement, signed in 2017, allows China to build an observatory in the Makunudhoo region and threatened India's strategic national security interests.

Jun 17, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam suspends controversial extradition bill until further notice

In an official press conference held in Hong Kong on Saturday, June 15, the severely criticised Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that the pro-Beijing lawmakers had urged the government to delay the bill.

Jun 15, 2019

WHO refuses to declare public health emergency for Ebola outbreak in Congo

The Emergency Committee stated that although the outbreak in Congo continues to be a risk to neighbouring countries, the possibility of the virus spread to countries outside the region remains low.

Jun 15, 2019

Iran tried to shoot down US drone hours before Gulf of Oman oil tanker attacks

A US official revealed that an American MQ-9 Reaper drone saw "Iranian vessels closing in on the tankers."

Jun 15, 2019

India to impose retaliatory tariff on 29 US goods

Last year, India had stated that it intended to impose high import duties on a number of goods after the US refused to exempt India from higher steel and aluminium tariffs.

Jun 14, 2019

Fender-mounted Browning .30-caliber machine guns

James Bond car likely to fetch $6M at auction

The car which is the only remaining out of the four that were made exclusively for the film by Aston Martin will be auctioned by RM in Monterey in August. It is expected to be fetched between $4 million and $6 million.

Jun 14, 2019

From terrorism to trade: PM Modi-Xi focus on strategic ties at SCO meet

India's relation with China has been tensed since the Sino-Indian war in 1962.

Jun 14, 2019

2 oil tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman

Tensions erupt as two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman region on Thursday.

Jun 13, 2019

Congestion doesn't kill climbers on Mt. Everest, claims Nepal

According to the official data by the Nepal government, 11 climbers were reported dead or missing this year.

Jun 13, 2019

US military emits more greenhouse gases than Sweden, Finland and Denmark: Study

'Pentagon Fuel Use, Climate Change, and the Costs of War', a report published by Brown University, focus on the fuel used by the US in its wars following 9/11.

Jun 13, 2019

India will pursue Zakir Naik extradition despite Malaysia snub

The Indian Government's request to issue a red corner notice against Zakir Naik was previously rejected by the Interpol due to insufficient evidence.

Jun 13, 2019

What is chemical castration? Will new Alabama law stop sexual abuse of children?

Chemical castration is a medical procedure in which anaphrodisiac drugs are injected to lower the testosterone level, which in turn reduces the sex drive of individuals.

Jun 12, 2019

Drunk Indian man arrested for assaulting police officials in Singapore

If found guilty, Murugesan Ragupathiraja, 25, faces a fine and jail term of up to four years.

Jun 12, 2019

Nirav Modi scam: UK court to deliver verdict today

Nirav Modi was arrested in March by Scotland Yard officers in London and face extradition charges as the "principal beneficiary" behind the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.

Jun 12, 2019

WATCH: Video of elf-like creature goes viral on the internet, enthralls netizens

The 10-seconds video shows a creature with drooping ears and bended knees flailing its arms as it walked in front of a parked car before disappearing.

Jun 11, 2019

Kim Jong-Un killed half-brother for being a CIA agent, says new book

The new book claims that $120,000 in cash that Nam was carrying in his backpack at the time of his murder could have been the payment in exchange for intelligence-related activities.

Jun 11, 2019

50% import tariff on Harley-Davidson in India unacceptable, says Trump

In February 2018, India had slashed the customs duty on imported motorcycles like Harley-Davidson to 50 per cent after the US threatened to impose retaliatory taxes.

Jun 11, 2019

Clashes in Hong Kong after anti-govt protest against extradition law

Hong Kong is known to be a safe house where several anti-government protesters have sought refuge in the past.

Jun 10, 2019

India inks Rs 6,000-cr deal with US, to buy NASAMS-II missile system to secure Delhi

India inks Rs 6,000-crore deal with the US to buy the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System-II (NASAMS-II) to secure Delhi.

Jun 10, 2019

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Articles by Pritha Mallick

Here's how Hong Kong is bringing people together for voicing mass dissent

Big win for India: Maldives may scrap plan to build observatory with China's help

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam suspends controversial extradition bill until further notice

WHO refuses to declare public health emergency for Ebola outbreak in Congo

Iran tried to shoot down US drone hours before Gulf of Oman oil tanker attacks

India to impose retaliatory tariff on 29 US goods

James Bond car likely to fetch $6M at auction

From terrorism to trade: PM Modi-Xi focus on strategic ties at SCO meet

2 oil tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman

Congestion doesn't kill climbers on Mt. Everest, claims Nepal

US military emits more greenhouse gases than Sweden, Finland and Denmark: Study

India will pursue Zakir Naik extradition despite Malaysia snub

What is chemical castration? Will new Alabama law stop sexual abuse of children?

Drunk Indian man arrested for assaulting police officials in Singapore

Nirav Modi scam: UK court to deliver verdict today

WATCH: Video of elf-like creature goes viral on the internet, enthralls netizens

Kim Jong-Un killed half-brother for being a CIA agent, says new book

50% import tariff on Harley-Davidson in India unacceptable, says Trump

Clashes in Hong Kong after anti-govt protest against extradition law

India inks Rs 6,000-cr deal with US, to buy NASAMS-II missile system to secure Delhi

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'