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China continues dirty psychological games; border standoff with India prolongs

While psychological operations, as it is called, has been an age-old idea since the days of Chanakya and Sun Tzu, it has been perfected by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by manipulating adversary influencers on and off social media.

Sep 17, 2020

Media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Apple Daily (C) is detained by the national security unit in Hong Kong, China August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Hong Kong media mogul arrested over suspected foreign collusion

Lai, 71, has been one of the most prominent democracy activists in the Chinese-ruled city and an ardent critic of Beijing, which imposed the sweeping new law on Hong Kong on June 30, drawing condemnation from Western countries.

Aug 10, 2020

US calls China 'rogue actor', blames it for 'escalating' tension with India

Slamming China, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has "escalated border tensions" in India, the world's most popular - populous democracy.

Jun 20, 2020

Panic at Dalaal Street as FATF puts Mauritius on 'grey list'

Market regulator SEBI has issued a clarification on the issue that the FPIs investing through the country will be eligible but with increased scrutiny

Feb 25, 2020

Asteroid terror: Expert says Earth is defenseless against deep space threats

Space experts believe that devastating events like asteroid hits are not confined to the past, and it will happen in the future too.

Feb 7, 2020

Finance ministry plans new law to protect foreign investment in India: Report

In a 40-page initial draft, the finance ministry has proposed appointing a mediator and setting up fast-track courts to settle disputes between investors and the government.

Jan 16, 2020

Emiratis go to polls to elect 20 Federal National Council members of UAE

As many as 495 candidates are contesting for the 20 seats, which are assigned to seven emirates in proportion to their population.

Oct 5, 2019

Trump sacks national security advisor John Bolton

The announcement followed an acrimonious conversation on Monday that included their differences over Afghanistan.

Sep 11, 2019

Is Pakistan releasing polluted water into Sutlej river?

Flood prone villages along the Sutlej river was notified to be evacuated as a precautionary measure by the district administration after the natural creek called Kasur Nallah near Tendiwala village eroded due to excessive flow.

Aug 26, 2019

Bill to declare individuals as terrorists passed in Lok Sabha amid Congress walkout

The Bill, tabled in the House by Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy, was passed with 278 members voting in favour and eight against it.

Jul 25, 2019

BREAKING | India wins Kulbhushan Jadhav battle at ICJ, death sentence suspended

The International Court of Justice ruled in favour of India by 15 votes to 1.

Jul 17, 2019

New income tax return forms expected to ease automation of expats' claims

Expats claiming returns under double tax avoidance treaties are required to provide overseas residential details, tax identification numbers and residential status in India.

Apr 6, 2019

Mission Shakti: Will India's anti-satellite missile (ASAT) test trigger space arms race in the region?

India's new capability achieved with Mission Shakti will drive China to further develop its anti-satellite weapons system, which is already watched with grave suspicion by the US.

Mar 27, 2019

What is Mission Shakti, anti-satellite weapon that India tested today?

ASAT are space weapons designed to disable or destroy satellites for strategic military purposes. Testing this missile today, India showed its military might in space as it became the 4th country to become a part of the elite space superpower club.