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Beijing pushes back against US Tibet appointment, denies legitimacy of hum
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
As cited by Phayul, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday designated Riley M Barnes, currently serving as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, as the new US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. The role, established under American law, is tasked wit
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18 Engineering & Science Students of Chandigarh University Designated as '
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Chandigarh [India], February 16: Taking a giant leap in the global space-science research, the students of Chandigarh University have been designated as NASA Citizen Scientists under the internationally renowned International Asteroid Search Campaign (IASC), a prestigious citizen-science ini
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US DEA releases photo of Nikhil Gupta accused of assassination plot agains
Updated : 1 month ago IST
New York's Drug Enforcement Administration released pictures of Nikhil Gupta, an Indian man accused of orchestrating a failed assassination plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh terrorist in New York, who pleaded guilty on Friday (local time) and was given a sentence of upto 24 yea
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PM Modi unveils name of complex housing PMO, NSCS and Cabinet Secretariat
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Some of the key changes include the transformation of South Block into Seva Teerth, the Central Secretariat renamed as Kartavya Bhavan, Rajpath rechristened as Kartavya Path, Race Course Road becoming Lok Kalyan Marg, and various Raj Bhavans and Raj Niwas across the country now designated
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Bangladesh gears up for election under heavy scrutiny
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Officials said ballot papers, ballot boxes, seals, indelible ink, forms, and other essential election materials have been prepared and distributed in accordance with the Election Commission's guidelines. The distribution process was carried out in an organized and systematic manner from desi
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India designated 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026
Updated : 1 month ago IST
As global attention increasingly shifts towards sustainability and environmentally responsible lifestyles, India's participation as Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 reinforces its position as a global leader in organic agriculture.
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US designates Palau Senate president, Marshall Islands ex-mayor for "signi
Updated : 1 month ago IST
US designates Palau Senate president Hokkons Baules and Marshall Islands ex-mayor Anderson Jibas for "significant corruption". They and families face US entry ban over bribery from China-linked actors and misuse of US aid funds. Move aims to curb corruption and counter China's Pacific inf
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Gujarat: Grey Hypocolius emerges as star attraction at Chhari-Dhandh Wetla
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The presence of the rare Grey Hypocolius has turned the Chhari-Dhandh Conservation Reserve in Gujarat's Kachchh district into a major global destination for birdwatchers and ornithologists. Recently designated a Ramsar site, the wetland is experiencing a steady influx of international tou
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Gujarat: Foreign tourists from over 52 countries regularly visit Chhari-Dh
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Chhari-Dhandh Wetland Conservation Reserve was officially designated as a Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Importance) on January 31, 2026, marking a major milestone in India's wetland conservation journey.
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Operation Kiya: Security forces neutralise two terrorists in Udhampur; are
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Designated 'Operation Kiya', the White Knight Corps used X to report the focused counter-terror operation. The corps informed that the Jammu and Kashmir police provided the intelligence, based on which the terrorists were neutralised.
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Abhay Kumar takes charge as India's new Ambassador to Azerbaijan
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"Ambassador (designate) Mr. Abhay Kumar arrived in Baku today and assumed charge," the Indian Embassy said in a post on X.
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US imposes sanctions on top Iranian officials after protest violence
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The US sanctioned Iran's interior minister and IRGC-linked figures over protest crackdowns, while the EU designated the IRGC a terrorist group. Israel welcomed the move, Iran condemned it, and new EU measures targeted officials, drone programmes and human rights abuses.
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