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'US better off with fewer Asians': Ivy League professor lambasted for x
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Philadelphia [US], January 7 (ANI): A professor from the law faculty of an Ivy League university in the United States has come under flak for her "racist and xenophobic" comments against Asians, including a call for less immigration into the US from Asian countries.
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Merck Foundation announced winners of Best African Women Researchers and Y
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Kampala [Uganda]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 6 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit - MARS 2021 Awards ceremony, in partnership with the African Union, through videoconfere
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No more fencing allowed on Durand line, says Taliban to Pakistan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 6 (ANI): Taliban has said that Afghanistan will not allow fencing by Pakistan on the Durand Line, amid the ongoing tension between the two neighbouring countries related to their border fencing issues, local media has reported.
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Taiwan accuses China of bullying Lithuania, calls for solidarity among lik
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], January 6 (ANI): Taiwan has condemned China for bullying Lithuania and called for solidarity among democratic countries after Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda's remarks about Taiwan's mission in Vilnius triggered tensions between the two nations.
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Australia, Japan to hold virtual summit to sign defence agreement amid Chi
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Australia and Japan will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to sign a defence agreement as both countries seek to strengthen defense cooperation amid China's growing military influence.
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India raises infiltration attempts of Pak-based anti-national elements in
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI) India on Wednesday raised infiltration attempts of Pakistan based anti-national elements (ANE) and recovery of arms and ammunition and narcotics on International Border (IB) and other issues related to border management during sector commander level meeting
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Hong Kong bans flights from 8 countries, including India, amid Omicron con
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], January 5 (ANI): Hong Kong on Wednesday announced a two-week ban on incoming flights from eight countries, including India, as the world continues to witness a surge in the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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BMC mandates international passengers from at-risk, high-risk countries, U
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 5 (ANI): Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday mandated all international passengers from at-risk and high-risk countries and UAE arriving at Mumbai International Airport to undergo rapid RT-PCR or other COVID tests.
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Taliban holding negotiations with neighbouring countries seeking return of
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 4 (ANI): The Taliban which has been sanctioned by the UN for terrorism has started holding talks with neighbouring nations about returning Afghan planes that Afghan pilots used to flee to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan after the Taliban took over in August, according
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HC asks Delhi govt to expeditiously consider the issue of early re-testing
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Delhi Government to consider expeditiously the issue of early re-testing of international travellers who detected COVID-19 positive on arrival from different foreign countries.
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Local Uygur community in Antwerp appeals for boycott of Beijing Winter Oly
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Antwerp [Belgium], January 4 (ANI): Local Uygur community in Belgium's Antwerp city protested against Beijing's action against Uygurs in China's Xinjiang province and appealed to European countries to boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Potato potboiler? Life beyond Chips n Fries
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): The potato has always been treated as a plebeian vegetable in India, but in many other countries it is the staple that substitutes for cereals. Ever since the tuber solanum tuberosum made its journey from South American continent to the older world, cha
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