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Chinese-run space station in Argentina shrouded in secrecy, people say it is not for scientific research

Several experts believe that China could be using these kind of space stations to spy on other countries.

Aug 26, 2020

Afghanistan bomb blast: 5 dead, 32 injured outside special forces' camp in Balkh

Five people were killed and 32 others injured after a suicide car bombing took place outside a special forces' camp in Afghanistan's Balkh province on Tuesday, an army source said.

Aug 25, 2020

1967 Battle of Nathu La and Cho La: When India gave China a bloody nose

As India gave a bloody nose to China's intimidation in Nathu La, it resulted in peace for almost 5 decades in the region.

Aug 25, 2020

India-China faceoff: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat says military options on table if talks fail

"The military option to deal with the transgressions by the Chinese is still on but will be considered only if the talks at the diplomatic and military level fail," said General Bipin Rawat.

Aug 24, 2020

Philippines twin blasts: 10 killed, several injured in bombings in southern Philippines

The military said the first explosion occurred at around 12 noon in front of a grocery store along a busy street in Jolo, the capital of Sulu province.

Aug 24, 2020

Israel vs Gaza tensions: Israel bombs Hamas sites following rocket attack

On Thursday night, Israel bombed Gaza in response to the latter's rocket fire on, in the latest rise in tensions between the two territories.

Aug 21, 2020

Two British Islamic State members will not face death penalty in US; here's why

The US has told the UK that two British Islamic State (IS) members will not face the death penalty in America if convicted of the killings of Western hostages in Iraq and Syria, the media reported on Thursday.

Aug 21, 2020

Cheapest phone with heartbeat, BP sensor launched: Lava Pulse available at Rs 1,599

Lava Pulse features a sturdy polycarbonate body and has an expandable memory of up to 32GB and features wireless FM with recording and dual SIM support.

Aug 20, 2020

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita poses for a picture during the G5 Sahel summit in Nouakchott, Mauritania June 30, 2020. Ludovic Marin /Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Mali's President announces resignation to avoid 'bloodshed' after rebel troops launch coup

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigned on Tuesday and dissolved parliament hours after mutinying soldiers detained him at gunpoint, plunging a country already facing a jihadist insurgency and mass protests deeper into crisis.

Aug 19, 2020

Iran: 4 hurt in blast, fire in publishers' area in Tehran

Firemen rescued three men and a woman who were rushed to hospital and put out the blaze, Maleki said. The cause of the blast was under investigation.

Aug 15, 2020

US seizes Iranian fuel cargoes for first time: Report

US prosecutors filed a lawsuit last month to seize the gasoline aboard four tankers that Iran is trying to ship to Venezuela, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to increase economic pressure on the two US foes.

Aug 14, 2020

Gunjan Saxena movie review: Set-piece biopic manages to regale

Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Gunjan Saxena is out on digital platform. Check out the review of the Hindi movie, directed by Sharan Sharma.

Aug 13, 2020

Indian Army chalks out plan to resettle Kashmiri youth who give up arms, surrender

According to Lieutenant General B.S. Raju, the new scheme is a way out of militancy for young militants.

Aug 13, 2020

Putin Calls Poisoned Ex-Spy Skripal A Traitor

Russia becomes first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, says Putin

President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing, a move hailed by Moscow as evidence of its scientific prowess.

Aug 11, 2020

No Ted Cruz, even a magic money tree doesn't solve all the problems

US President Donald Trump's aide Ted Cruz's tasteless joke on coronavirus relief proposal is disrespectful to millions suffering from the pandemic.