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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

India, China to de-escalate tension at Hot Springs, Gogra, Depsang; military talks underway [details]

Indian and Chinese military dialogue to de-escalate tension at the Line of Actual Control started on Saturday morning. The 10th round of Corps Commander meeting started at 10 a.m. at Moldo on Chinese side.

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

China honours 5 soldiers for Galwan clashes after 8 months; releases names, titles [details]

The China Global Television Network (CGTN), Chinese state media, claimed that five PLA soldiers were honoured with honorary title and first-class merit citation.

Feb 19, 2021

Taliban terrorist, who shot Malala 9 years ago, threatens her again, Twitter removes account

Ehsan was never charged during his years in military custody but it was also never explained exactly how he managed to leave the country and travel to Turkey, where he is believed to be living as of now, without being caught even for once.

Feb 18, 2021

Chinese PLA Tibet Military Command drills

China's retraction of PLA troops at Eastern Ladakh underway; watch LAC disengagement [Video]

The disengagement process at both northern and southern banks of Pangong Lake is expected to be complete by February 20.

Feb 17, 2021

Myanmar military shuts internet access for second night in a row

The military junta says it overthrew elected leaders, including longtime democracy campaigner, Aung San Suu Kyi, due to alleged voter fraud

Feb 16, 2021

Engineering Mine Plough - Installed on MBT

Indian Army inducts indigenously developed Engineer Mine Plough; here are features

The EMP can clear the tank's path of mines while in the working (ploughing) role by casting them into the outer tread of the ploughs, without detonating them during removal.

Feb 16, 2021

Aman-2021 Maritime exercise: Pakistan's bid to counter India in Indian Ocean? New Delhi watches cautiously

These developments clearly show Pakistan's intention for a bigger role in the IOR that fits into the larger strategic objective for 'operationalizing' the CPEC which starts from PoK to Gwadar port

Feb 15, 2021

Myanmar coup: Junta warns media, says "don't call it a coup"; violators to face criminal charges

The junta has leveled charges against the private media since the Feb 1 coup, reinstating in a letter that journalists those who refused to comply with the orders could face criminal charges, and publications could have their licenses revoked.

Feb 14, 2021

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University gets new Vice Chancellor; Meet Prof Akbar Masood

Professor Akbar Masood has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, for three years.

Feb 13, 2021

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Why is US revoking terrorist designation of Yemen's Houthis [explained]

Blinken said in a statement that the decision to reverse the previous administration's policy was a recognition of the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Feb 13, 2021

Indian territory in Ladakh up to Finger 4 is "false": Defence Ministry | Details inside

The government on Friday strongly objected to the misinformation in media and its amplification on social media on the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops, currently underway in Ladakh after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed India has ceded territory to China.

Feb 12, 2021

Breakthrough in LAC stand-off: India, China agree on phased disengagement, says Rajnath

Notably, the defence Minister's statement has come a day after the Chinese Ministry of Defense said that on the southern and northern banks of Pangong Tso, both sides had started to disengage

Feb 11, 2021

Biden announces new sanctions against top Myanmar generals after coup

US President Joe Biden also announced a freeze on $1 billion of "Burmese government funds held in the United States" that would prevent the generals from accessing those funds.