India, China face off along Sikkim border
New Delhi: An incident of a face-off between the troops of India and China took place along the Sikkim border, sources in the Indian Army said on Sunday.According to reports, aggressive…
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About 2000 Indians to be repatriated from Maldives
New Delhi: The government will repatriate around 2,000 Indian nationals stranded at Male in Maldives due to COVID-19 lockdown, sources said on Friday.Joining the government’s Vande Bhar…
India to expand scope of countries from May 15
New Delhi: India will launch the second phase of Vande Bharat Mission from May 15 and also expand its mega repatriation programme for citizens stranded abroad due to the Covid-19 crisis…
BRO perseveres with Atal Tunnel work through the lockdown
New Delhi: Proactive measures are being taken by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to complete the work on strategic Atal Tunnel in the Pir Panjal ranges of Himachal Pradesh, which is at …
Nitish Kumar writes to Piyush Goyal to revoke order relocating IRIMEE
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has written a letter to Rail Minister Piyush Goyal, seeking his intervention in withdrawing the Ministry of Railway’s order of relocating the 13…
COVID-19: 24 in-patients at Army’s R&R hospital test positive
New Delhi: A total of 24 non-COVID in-patients at Indian Army’s Research and Referral Hospital here have been tested positive.They all were admitted into Oncology department. The detect…
Armed Forces to conduct fly-pasts on May 3
New Delhi: As a mark of gratitude and thanking the Corona Warriors of the country, the defence forces will conduct special activities on May 3 across the nation, CDS General Bipin Rawat…
China engraining public diplomacy to influence perception in SCA
At a time when China has become more confident and proactive in its initiatives in South and Central Asia (SCA), Beijing is engraining in public diplomacy with various collection of ins…
South Korean Embassy serves meal to over 4,000 people in Delhi
New Delhi: Joining India’s nationwide effort in tackling COVID-19 pandemic, the South Korean Embassy on Friday provided mid-day meals to over 4,000 people here.In partnership with Annam…
South China Sea tensions rise as Australian frigate exercises with US warships
New Delhi: An Australian warship has joined the US Navy in an exercise in the South China Sea as tensions simmer again between Beijing, Malaysia and Vietnam over disputed waters, accord…
Kasowal enclave gets first permanent link with Indian mainland
Amritsar: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed and opened a new permanent bridge on the river Ravi connecting Kasowal enclave in Punjab along the Pakistan border to the rest …
Bhooka Haathi to launch dry fruit-based products for new mothers
Bengaluru: Bengaluru-based startup Bhookha Haathi has designed a product “Dry Fruit-based New Mom Nutrition” for mothers helping them fulfill their nutritional needs after childbirth an…