India asks Pakistan to vacate Gilgit-Baltistan
India has lodged a strong protest against Pakistan’s plan to hold elections in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, asserting that it is an integral part of India, and asked the latter to …
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South Korea sets ‘remarkable example’ against virus: UN chief
Praising the South Koreans for its “extremely successful” fight against coronavirus, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the country is a remarkable example of COVID-19 eradication, even as it is on …
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WHO rejects Trump’s COVID-19 lab origin claim
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated that it believes the COVID-19 virus originated in a natural environment, contrary to the aspersions raised by the US that it may have …
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What corona-induced economic crisis means for Gulf region
By Rushali Saha The Gulf economies have been facing a double-edged sword with the crude oil prices dropping to negative and the rapid spread of coronavirus, especially in Iran which …
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PM Modi wishes Russian PM early recovery from COVID-19, conveys solidarity
Conveying solidarity with “close friend,” Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin a speedy recovery after he tested positive for the novel coronavirus this week. …
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Indians face deportation amid H-1B visa crisis
Indians seeking emigration in the United States are faced with a devil and the deep sea situation. On the one hand, they face expulsions when their H-1B visas expire; on …
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Xi declares strategic victory against coronavirus
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a “strategic achievement” against the coronavirus pandemic, but has asked the authorities not to lower their guards even as the country starts to resume …
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India’s top diplomat briefs industry body on G20, diplomatic initiatives
Amid concerns about a looming recession, India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla launched an outreach to Indian industry on the government’s global diplomatic initiatives in multilateral forums such as G20 …
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Modi, Indonesian President Widodo to boost anti-COVID cooperation, partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo resolved to extend close collaboration while appreciating each other’s support in the pandemic during a phone chat on April 28.President Widodo …
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China urges India to resolve ICMR test kits issues reasonably
Underlining its solidarity with India in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, China has expressed “deep concern” at the unfair labeling of the COVID-19 test-kits as faulty by the Indian …
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