China blocks Indian media websites, INS seeks govt action

China blocks Indian media websites, INS seeks govt action After China blocked access to all Indian newspapers and media websites, the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) on Tuesday issued a statement saying that the action by the Chinese government is uncalled for. INS president Shailesh Gupta, on behalf of the members, ‘stated that the action of the Chinese…

After banning Chinese apps, India raises Hong Kong at UN

After banning Chinese apps, India raises Hong Kong at UN For the first time since the Hong Kong protests broke out last year, India on Wednesday spoke out at the United Nations Human Rights Council and said the relevant parties should address the issues ‘properly, seriously and objectively’. This is being seen as a retaliatory…

Russia ready to strengthen strategic partnership with India

Russia ready to strengthen strategic partnership with India NEW DELHI: In a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated his nation’s commitment to further strengthen the “special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries in all spheres”. Putin gave his assurance during the telephonic conversation with Modi…

China takes measures against four US media companies

China takes measures against four US media companies BEIJING: China has demanded staff and business information from four U.S. media companies including The Associated Press in what it called a necessary response to similar demands by Washington on Chinese state-controlled news outlets. Foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian announced Wednesday that the AP, United Press International,…

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as ‘cure’ to COVID19 – AYUSH

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as ‘cure’ to COVID19 – AYUSH DEHRADUN: The Union AYUSH Ministry on Wednesday said Patanjali can sell controversial Coronil – a medicine the company launched last week – but only as an immunity booster, even as its founder and yoga guru Ramdev now calls it a product to ‘manage’…

At Least 50 Dead in Landslide at Myanmar Jade Mine, Officials Say

At Least 50 Dead in Landslide at Myanmar Jade Mine, Officials Say At least 50 people died on Thursday after a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar trapped workers under a mound of refuse, the country’s fire service department and an information ministry official said. The miners were collecting stones in the jade-rich…