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GCNS 2024: Experts discuss China's politics, military, economy, and India
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) 2024, hosted by ORCA in New Delhi, gathered over 50 experts from across the world to discuss China's elite politics, military strategy, economic challenges, and foreign policy, with special focus on China-India relations. Notable speakers included
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Taiwanese devotees attend teachings of the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The 14th Dalai Lama recently delivered a teaching on Tsongkhapa's 'The Three Principal Aspects of the Path' at the request of Taiwanese devotees. Over 5,000 people, including 1,200 from Taiwan, gathered at the Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala for the spiritual discourse.
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What is the Best Time to Visit Singapore?
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30: Singapore, a dynamic city-state in Southeast Asia, stands as a beacon of modernity and tradition intertwined. Renowned for its sleek skyscrapers, verdant landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, Singapore is a premier destination for discerning travellers.
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Hettich India Achieves Remarkable Success at Asia Pacific HRM Awards and G
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: Hettich India proudly announces its success at the Asia Pacific HRM Awards and Top 10 Global HR Excellence Awards, receiving three prestigious honors.
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Taiwan tracks 15 Chinese aircraft, seven vessels amid rising tensions
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported tracking 15 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near its borders from Friday to Saturday. Ten of the aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, prompting a response from Taiwan's defence forces. The increased military activity
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Pakistan: 6 dead in helicopter crash in North Waziristan
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A chartered Mi-8 helicopter belonging to Mari Petroleum crashed in North Waziristan on Saturday, killing six and injuring ten others. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff due to a technical fault, with initial investigations showing no signs of sabotage. The Bureau of Safety Investigatio
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Pak: Rawalpindi reports 61 dengue cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The total number of dengue cases has spiked to 1,172, with five deaths reported so far
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"So proud of you, Sa": Hrithik Roshan praises Saba Azad after her big win
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Hrithik Roshan is all hearts for his girlfriend, Saba Azad, after her big win at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024.
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US applauds Taiwan's self-defence reforms to counter Chinese agression
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The US "strongly encourages and applauds" the initiatives taken by President William Lai's administration to enhance Taiwan's self-defence through various reforms and investments, Ingrid Larson, the managing director of the American Institute in Taiwan's (AIT) Washington Office, said.
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Pakistan: Human rights body highlights rising enforced disappearances in B
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A report by PAANK highlights a troubling rise in enforced disappearances in Balochistan, impacting many families. It details cases like that of Asad Mengal, a student missing since 1976, and Deen Muhammad Baloch, abducted in 2009, emphasising ongoing human rights violations in the region.
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New ADB-IFFEd partnership to unlock USD 500 million in concessional educat
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) that will enable at least USD 500 million in new concessional education funding for lower middle-income countries (LMICs) in Asia and the Pacific.
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Uyghur activist highlights parallel struggles of Uyghurs, Baloch at intern
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
At the 5th Balochistan International Conference, Rahima Mahmut drew parallels between the struggles of the Baloch and Uyghur peoples, emphasising the detrimental effects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and calling for solidarity among oppressed nations.
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