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US raises concerns over China's upstream dams on Mekong river basin
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 1 (ANI): Raising concerns over the dipping water-levels of the Mekong River and upstream dams in China, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Ambassador Atul Keshap points out that upstream dams in China that exacerbate drough
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'Cyber sabotage' attempt, says Anil Deshmukh on Mumbai's October 2020 powe
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 1 (ANI) Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Monday said that the massive power outage in Mumbai last October was an attempt at "cyber sabotage" according to a preliminary report.
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Sanction China for atrocities against Uyghurs: British politicians, academ
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], March 1 (ANI): Amid growing criticism of China for human rights abuses, British politicians and academicians have urged sanctions against the country for its treatment of the Uyghur community.
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US calls for release of Hong Kong democracy campaigners
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 1 (ANI): The United States on Sunday (local time) called on Beijing to release pro-democratic leaders detained in Hong Kong, who are charged under the stringent national security law, over their participation in a primary election for the now-postponed Legislative C
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Rights group targets China, highlights atrocities in Tibet, East Turkistan
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): A pro-Tibet group named Global Alliance For Tibet and Persecuted Minorities (GMPM) held a panel discussion on February 28 to highlight ongoing human right abuses in Tibet, East Turkistan and Hong Kong.
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China to step up global influence campaign amid rising discontent: Report
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], March 1 (ANI): Facing disapproval around the world over a slew of issues including Xinjiang, Hong Kong, coronavirus handling and Indo-Pacific, Beijing is expected to step up its global influence campaign after the Communist Party of China (CPC) issued revised regulations
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China's 'gray zone' warfare against Taiwan at highest level: Experts
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], March 1 (ANI): China's 'gray zone' warfare against Taiwan is now at the highest level, which could mean that Beijing is preparing for a full-scale invasion, Focus Taiwan reported citing local military experts warned on Thursday.
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62nd Tibetan Uprising Day to be commemorated on March 10
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 28 (ANI): The Tibetan Uprising Day, observed every year on March 10, will mark the 62nd anniversary this year to commemorate the 1959 Tibetan peaceful uprising against Communist China's repression in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa.
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China's role under scanner in Myanmar coup
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 28 (ANI): With most nations condemning military takeover in Myanmar and arrest of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, there have been reports that China has been supporting the coup.
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Gilgit-Baltistan remains neglected by Imran Khan despite being Gateway to
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 28 (ANI): While Imran Khan looks excited over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gilgit-Baltistan, also known as the Gateway to CPEC, continues to remain neglected as the Prime Minister siphoned off allotted cash and projects to other regions.
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Drying up of China's Yangtze River to effect environment, economy drastica
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], February 28 (ANI): Researchers warned that the overall decline of China's Yangtze River waterway will have dire consequences on the environment and the economy of Shanghai- the Beijing's financial hub, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP).
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Rationale behind India developing fleet of aircraft carriers
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): At present, India has two aircraft carriers - INS Vikramaditya and INS Viraat, while it is planning to develop the third - INS Vishaal by 2030. The question arises why is India developing a fleet of aircraft carriers?
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