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Chinese PLA Tibet Military Command drills

Explained: India, China stand-off or stalemate as top military officials await June 6 talks

In efforts to de-escalate the LAC situation in Ladakh, Lt General-level officers from Indian and Chinese military, led by the Corps Commander of the Leh-based XIV Corps will hold first serious talk on June 6.

Jun 4, 2020

India strongly condemns destruction of Buddhist symbols in PoK, wants access to the site for repair

Social media was flooded with images showing the defacement and vandalism of several ancient Buddhist paintings and rock carvings.

Jun 4, 2020

Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead, power supply hit but storm largely spares Mumbai

Three people died and three others were injured as Cyclone Nisarga wreaked havoc in rural parts of Pune in Maharashtra after making landfall in coastal Raigad district.

Jun 4, 2020

Major earthquake could hit Delhi as low intensity tremors continue to occur

As per National Centre for Seismology, an earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale struck 19 km southeast of Noida at 10.42 p.m. on Wednesday. This is the latest quake in the region, which has experienced several in the past few days.

Jun 4, 2020

US suspends all flights from Chinese airlines in retaliation to China's move

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, US airlines had suspended services to China but two of the country's air carriers - United and Delta - submitted applications last month to resume flights to China but the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) didn't authorize.

Jun 4, 2020

Amid border stand-off with India, Chinese PLA Tibet military command holds night-time high altitude drills

During the mock battle, PLA scouts fired more than 2,000 munitions, including mortar shells, rifle grenades and rockets and "and tested their combat capability under a harsh environment".

Jun 3, 2020

Can Modi govt confirm that no Chinese soldiers entered India? Asks Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also attached a news report that said that India-China will hold a top-level military meeting on June 6 in a bid to resolve the troop confrontation in eastern Ladakh.

Jun 3, 2020

Six kids buried alive in Assam; three landslides claim many more lives in region

At least 21 people, including three children and 10 women, were killed in three separate landslides in southern Assam on Tuesday. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condoled the deaths and asked the district administrations to take all steps to help the affected families.

Jun 3, 2020

China burns in agony as Trump invites India to G7 summit

US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation, discussing various issues ranging from Indo-China relations, COVID-19 crisis, ongoing protests in the US and G7 summit.

Jun 2, 2020

Pregnant elephant eats pineapple loaded with firecrackers, dies due to explosion

The pineapple with the firecrackers was probably a snare used to catch wild boars and according to a senior forest official, this is not the first time an elephant died in this way.

Jun 2, 2020

P Stobdan must apologise over Dalai Lama comments: Abode of Thiksey monastery

During a debate on the ongoing India-China standoff in Ladakh, Stobdan demanded The Dalai Lama come forward and tell the world the territories China is claiming are part of India and not Tibet, the dispute region controlled by China.

May 31, 2020

Explained: Nepal and India dispute over controversial new border map

Nepalese Law minister Shivamaya Tumbahangphe tabled a Constitution amendment bill in Parliament that would alter the Himalayan nation's map bill. Recently, Nepal released new political and administrative map claiming Indian Territories including Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura.

May 31, 2020

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat: Major chunk of economy to be open, time to be 'extra careful'; other key takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. He said as economic activities have resumed, social distancing has become even more important now and it is time be extra careful. Other major takeaways from his address.

May 31, 2020

China building motorable road on Indian side of Pangong lake amid rising tensions

Pangong lake's northern bank protrusions are identified as "Fingers" to demarcate territory. While India claims the Line of Actual Control (LAC) starts at Finger 8, China contends it begins at Finger 2, which is controlled by the Indian forces.

May 30, 2020

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Haryana; tremors felt in Delhi

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake has hit Haryana and strong tremors were felt in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida.

May 29, 2020

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Search Results for: Indo-Pacific region

Explained: India, China stand-off or stalemate as top military officials await June 6 talks

India strongly condemns destruction of Buddhist symbols in PoK, wants access to the site for repair

Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead, power supply hit but storm largely spares Mumbai

Major earthquake could hit Delhi as low intensity tremors continue to occur

US suspends all flights from Chinese airlines in retaliation to China's move

Amid border stand-off with India, Chinese PLA Tibet military command holds night-time high altitude drills

Can Modi govt confirm that no Chinese soldiers entered India? Asks Rahul Gandhi

Six kids buried alive in Assam; three landslides claim many more lives in region

China burns in agony as Trump invites India to G7 summit

Pregnant elephant eats pineapple loaded with firecrackers, dies due to explosion

P Stobdan must apologise over Dalai Lama comments: Abode of Thiksey monastery

Explained: Nepal and India dispute over controversial new border map

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat: Major chunk of economy to be open, time to be 'extra careful'; other key takeaways

China building motorable road on Indian side of Pangong lake amid rising tensions

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Haryana; tremors felt in Delhi

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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