How to cope with China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomats?
Sep 01, 2020, at 09:47 pm
A new expression has recently appeared in the media and international diplomatic circles: ‘wolf warrior’ a term for the new and very assertive Chinese diplomats, who use Twitter and other social media platforms to prey on any person, legal or physical, which criticizes China or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Punjab: Turbulence at the Border
Sep 01, 2020, at 09:46 pm
On August 22, 2020, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead five unidentified armed Pakistani intruders in the Tarn Taran District of Punjab. A BSF spokesperson said that after suspicious activity was noticed near the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) in the region, the troopers “cordoned the area and challenged the intruders to stop and surrender. The Pakistani armed intruders did not pay any heed to the challenge and opened fire on the BSF troops resulting in a gun-battle.” Later, the troopers recovered dead bodies of five slain intruders along with nine packets containing 9.92 kilograms heroin, an AK-47 rifle, four 9mm Beretta pistols, and some ammunition.
How to cope with China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomats?
Sep 01, 2020, at 09:43 pm
A new expression has recently appeared in the media and international diplomatic circles: ‘wolf warrior’, a term for the new and very assertive Chinese diplomats, who use Twitter and other social media platforms to prey on any person, legal or physical, which criticizes China or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Ex-Prez Pranab Mukherjee was a dedicated public servant: Joe Biden
Sep 01, 2020, at 09:06 pm
Washington/UNI: US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday condoled the passing away of former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee and described him as a "devout public servant".
State funeral of former President Pranab Mukherjee takes place with full military honour
Sep 01, 2020, at 08:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee took place with full military honour maintaining the strict Covid-19 protocols here on Tuesday.
Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar becomes new Election Commissioner
Sep 01, 2020, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Finance Secretary and retired IAS officer Rajiv Kumar became the new Election Commissioner of India on Tuesday.
Kashmir: Two suspected people held in Baramulla grenade attack incident
Sep 01, 2020, at 06:02 pm
Baramulla/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two suspected people allegedly involved in a grenade attack on security forces in the main town of this north Kashmir district on Monday.
Uttar Pradesh govt proposes Centre to hold panchayat polls directly
Sep 01, 2020, at 06:00 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Even as the government was considering to impose two-child norm for the candidature in the three-tier panchayat polls, the government in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday sent a proposal to the Centre for amendment to the Constitution for making elections of district and Block Panchayat head elections directly by the people.
Allahabad HC clears Dr. Kafeel Khan of NSA charges, orders immediate release
Sep 01, 2020, at 04:53 pm
Allahabad/IBNS: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed all the charges filed against Uttar Pradesh doctor Kafeel Khan under National Security Act (NSA) and ordered his immediate release, media reports said.
Pranab Mukherjee's funeral today, President Kovind, PM Modi pay last respect
Sep 01, 2020, at 04:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The last rites of former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away last evening, will be performed maintaining the strict Covid-19 protocols on Tuesday.
Last rites of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to be performed today
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:23 pm
New Delhi: The last rites of former India President Pranab Mukherjee will be performed on Tuesday.
Sep 01, 2020, at 05:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday wrote a letter to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi expressing profound grief over the passing away of former President Pranab Mukherjee.
Punjab announces seven-day state mourning as tribute to Pranab Mukherjee
Sep 01, 2020, at 05:29 am
Chandigarh/IBNS/UNI): The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has announced a seven-day state mourning in the honor of former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away at New Delhi Monday evening.
Pranab Mukherjee's life over past 50 years mirrored 50 years of India's history, writes Sonia Gandhi
Sep 01, 2020, at 05:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday condoled the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee, who was also a stalwart leader of the 134-year-old party.
US envoy to India Ken Justor condoles Pranab Mukherjee's demise
Sep 01, 2020, at 04:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The United States Ambassador to India Ken Justor on Monday condoled the passing away of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
West Bengal to observe state mourning tomorrow as tribute to Pranab Mukherjee
Sep 01, 2020, at 04:00 am
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: The West Bengal Government has announced to keep all government and government-aided offices and institutions closed on Tuesday as a mark of respect to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away at the age of 84.
Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from Sep 14 amid COVID-19 pandemic
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:48 am
New Delhi/UNI: The monsoon session of Parliament session will be held from September 14 to October 1.
Delhi Govt prohibits private schools from charging any extra other than tuition fees
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:39 am
New Delhi/UNI: Keeping in mind the recent Covid-19 situation which has led to the closure of schools, the Education Department of the Delhi Government under Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed the private-unaided schools to charge only tuition fees during the period of lockdown, and not charge under any other head.
Modi govt ignored the warnings: Rahul Gandhi on reduction in GDP by 24 per cent in Q1 of 2020-21
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:37 am
New Delhi/UNI: Attacking the BJP government at the Centre on the nearly 24 percent reduction in the GDP for the first quarter of 2020-21, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the government ignored the warnings given by him in March this year.
Chinese Army asks India to withdraw troops 'illegally crossing' LAC
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:34 am
New Delhi/Beijing: Amid growing tension, the Chinese military on Monday said the Indian troops have 'violated the consensus reached at the multi-level talks between India and China and again crossed the line of actual control (LAC) at the border' and purposely launched provocations.
BSF seizes cosmetics, medicine, other items being smuggled to Bangladesh
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:33 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Border Security Force (BSF) troops of South Bengal Frontier on Sunday seized huge quantity of cosmetics, medicines and miscellaneous items worth Rs 23,25,505, which were being smuggled to Bangladesh through location of Lake Bour under Border Out Post Haridaspur North 24 Pargana district.
Chinese Army asks India to withdraw troops 'illegally crossing' LAC
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:28 am
New Delhi/Beijing: Amid growing tension, the Chinese military on Monday said the Indian troops have 'violated the consensus reached at the multi-level talks between India and China and again crossed the line of actual control (LAC) at the border' and purposely launched provocations.
Pranab Mukherjee: A look back at the political life of India's accidental non-Prime Minister
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:25 am
Former President, Bharat Ratna recipient and Congress stalwart Pranab Mukherjee, who has been at the forefront of Indian politics for several decades, passed away at the age of 84 on Monday. India Blooms goes back in the time to know how Mukherjee became a confidante of Indira Gandhi, lost out to Rajiv Gandhi, and returned to a position of power again in Congress before his ascension to Presidency
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:14 am
Srinagar/UNI: Describing former President Pranab Mukherjee as the last of a generation of politicians able to reach out across the political aisle, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his encyclopedic memory meant he always had an an anecdote to make the point under discussion.
Nepal: Establishment of pension camp helps Bharatiya Gorkha Sainik
Sep 01, 2020, at 02:08 am
Palpa: The establishment of the Pension Camp in Tansen of Nepal has made life easier for Bharatiya Gorkha Sainik living in Western part of the Himalayan country.
Kashmir: Indian Army conducts job fair for youth in Kupwara
Sep 01, 2020, at 01:50 am
Kupwara: The Indian Army recently conducted a Job Fair and career counselling event for the educated youth of Gujjarpatti Lolab valley in Kupwara region of Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Naveen Patnaik announces slew of packages for flood-hit people of Odisha
Sep 01, 2020, at 01:45 am
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a slew of packages for the people affected by the current floods in some major rivers and Mahanadi river system in Odisha.
J&K: Security forces neutralised 156 terrorists this year
Sep 01, 2020, at 01:31 am
Srinagar: Security officials said Jammu and Kashmir Police has so far killed 156 terrorists in different operations in the Valley this year.
Election Commission mourns passing away of Pranab Mukherjee
Sep 01, 2020, at 01:17 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Election Commission (ECI) on Monday deeply mourned the passing away of Former President Pranab Mukherjee.
West Bengal Guv Jagdeep Dhankhar mourns Pranab Mukherjee's death
Sep 01, 2020, at 12:55 am
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee.