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Arunachal to develop 3 model villages along India-Tibet border

To boost development along the international borders, the Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to develop three model villages along the Indo-Tibet border as a pilot project with an allocation of Rs 30 crore, officials said on Thursday.

Mar 4, 2021

PM Modi invites US Prez joe Biden and First Lady to visit India.

Biden issues high alert on China; vows to deepen partnership with India

The US Interim National Security Guidance released on Wednesday singled out China as the only "competitor" capable of sustained challenge to the international order and that US will support China's neighbour and deepen partnership with India

Mar 4, 2021

Powering digital transformation in India. Power to empower

Hitachi has been offering solutions, product that are relevant not only for the present-day but for India's future development.

Mar 3, 2021

Mumbai power outage: Power ministry brushes off report linking Chinese cyber attack | Read statement

The Union Ministry of Power on Monday brushed off a report linking the Mumbai power outage in October last year to a Chinese cyber attack.

Mar 1, 2021

Cyber intelligence firm warns Chinese hackers infiltrated India's power sector

A cyber intelligence company says it has found that hackers linked to China have infiltrated power systems and ports in India in a "show of force" and they have the ability to create disruptions.

Mar 1, 2021

US conducts air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria: Pentagon

President Joe Biden on Thursday directed U.S. military air strikes in eastern Syria against facilities belonging to what the Pentagon said were Iran-backed militia, in a calibrated response to rocket attacks against U.S. targets in Iraq.

Feb 26, 2021

Ropeway project on Nandi Hills of Bengaluru soon, says minister | Details inside

A cable car facility at the popular tourist spot of Nandi Hills will be built soon to make Bengaluru's top tourist point into an international attraction

Feb 25, 2021

The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

Drug overdose killed 84,000 Americans in one year; opioid epidemic only getting worse

Opioid overdose deaths have reached epidemic proportions and exceeded all other drug-related drugs or even traffic-related fatalities. Drug overdose of all kinds killed nearly 84,000 people in the US from August 2019 to July 2020.

Feb 22, 2021

India and Maldives ink $50 million Defence deal to boost maritime capabilities

EAM Jaishankar also proposed a $40 million credit line to finance the growth of sports facilities in the Maldives, one of the largest recipients of Indian neighbourhood assistance.

Feb 21, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines of India decoded

With a lot of doubts and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, here's a detailed look at what vaccines are available and to be made available in India. Dr Jagadish Hiremath helps understand the different vaccines of India.

Feb 20, 2021

Reimagining Diplomacy in the Post-COVID World: An Indian Perspective | Opinion

The world after COVID-19 will be more multi-polar, pluralistic and rebalanced. And India, with its experiences, will help make a difference, writes Dr S Jaishankar, minister of external affairs of India.

Feb 20, 2021

Quad ministers agreed to oppose China's "forceful attempts" in Indo-Pacific

China figured in the Quad ministerial meeting with the four leaders concurring that its "forceful attempts" to change situation on the seas in the region should be strongly opposed, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

Feb 19, 2021

PM virtually launches Rs 15K cr connectivity projects for N-E | Details inside

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched several connectivity projects costing Rs 15,000 cr in Assam on Thursday. He said that these projects would not only boost trade, economy and industrialisation but also open a new chapter for the tourism industry in the northeastern region.

Feb 18, 2021

Who is Usha Rao-Monari, newly appointed UN Under Secretary General

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed investment professional Usha Rao-Monari as an Under Secretary General and the associate administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP).