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Kangana Ranaut urges fans not to fall for cheap Chinese products

Kangana Ranaut, who asked people to boycott Chinese products recently, has welcomed the government's decision on banning 59 apps from China.

Jun 30, 2020

Amid gathering war clouds over Ladakh, ITBP performs Yoga at 18,800 feet

From 18,800 feet in Sikkim Himalayas to Khardung La in Ladakh at the height of 18,000 feet and Vasundhara near Badrinath in Uttarakhand at the height of 14,000 feet, the ITBP personnel performed Yoga on the International Yoga Day 2020.

Jun 21, 2020

Indian TV channel hosts Boycott China debate sponsored by Chinese brand

Following the standoff in Ladakh, many Indians are calling for a boycott of Chinese products, including apps like TikTok.

Jun 17, 2020

Power consumption, toll collection up, economy bouncing back: PM Modi

These are encouraging signals, Modi said, with a clear hint that the opening of the economy is likely to continue, however, with caution.

Jun 16, 2020

Explained: Why is Pangong Tso so crucial in India-China border conflict

The Indian side has stated that the LAC passes through Finger 8, which has been the place of the last military post of China. However, Indian troops have not had total power beyond Finger 4.

Jun 4, 2020

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

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

'One Nation One Ration Card' to cover all states by March 31, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship 'One Nation One Ration Card' scheme has been implemented across 20 states so far with the Central government targeting the entire country by March 31 next year.

Jun 1, 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

'PM Modi not in good mood over big conflict with China': Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a "good mood" over the "big conflict" between the two countries.

May 29, 2020

Explained: What led to sudden escalation in India-China border conflict along the LAC?

The Indian and Chinese soldiers have faced off on at least four different locations along the LAC over the course of the last 30 days.

May 27, 2020

China's Xi Jinping urges military to scale up battle preparedness amid coronavirus pandemic

In the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), President Xi Jinping said China would step up its preparedness for armed combat due to coronavirus impact on national security.

May 27, 2020

Coronavirus contagion spreads by 'just talking'

Record 6,977 new Covid-19 cases for fourth consecutive day, death toll crosses 4,000

The Covid-19 pandemic has spread to 196 countries and territories since it began in China's Wuhan city in December last year.

May 25, 2020

Indian soldiers detained, weapons snatched by Chinese forces last week; Army denies

The Indian Army has, however, said that none of its soldiers were detained by the Chinese forces and that such reports only hurt national interests.

May 24, 2020

With 6,767 new Covid-19 cases in India, tally climbs to 131,868

Of the total coronavirus cases, 73,560 are active cases, while at least 3,867 people lost their lives due to this deadly virus.