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President Murmu delegates fresh powers to administrator, LGs of six Union
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
As per two separate notifications issued by Ministry of Home Affairs administrators and the Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories of Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Chandigarh, Puducherry and Lakshadweep were delegated the powers.
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Australia concerned over long-term Chinese security presence in Solomon is
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Pacific Games of 2023, which will be held in the Solomon Islands late in the following year, might exacerbate issues about security cooperation.
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Week-long events on Subhas Bose's life to begin in five states, Andaman an
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
During the week-long celebration, various activities will be organised at locations related to Netaji's life and work in Manipur, Nagaland, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal.
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Sibi George concurrently accredited as next ambassador to Marshall Islands
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"Shri Sibi George (IFS: 1993) presently Ambassador of India to Japan, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Marshall Islands, with residence in Tokyo. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly," the statement reads. (ANI)
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Philippines thwarts China's hegemonic designs in South China Sea: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China's hegemonic desires in the South China Sea have resulted in a significant downfall in the relations between Manila and Beijing with increased hostilities, reported The HK Post.
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Philippine SC voids oil exploration agreement with China and Vietnam
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The court decision went against the deal state-owned companies from the three nations signed the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JSMU), which allowed them to jointly explore for oil near waters surrounding the disputed Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea.
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iFOREX Announces New Features on Website and Trading Platform
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Road Town [British Virgin Islands], January 9 (ANI/PRNewswire): iFOREX, a leading global financial broker with offices in the British Virgin Islands, has recently made several major updates to both its trading platform and educational offerings including daily analysis videos, access to the
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Invasive rats impact reef fish behaviour: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Scientists have discovered that invading rats on tropical islands are influencing the territorial behaviour of fish on adjacent coral reefs.
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UK ship enters Indian Ocean as part of Indo-Pacific deployment
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
HMS Tamar is one of two Royal Navy vessels on permanent deployment in the Indo-Pacific, as set out in the UK's Integrated Review. The ship's visit to India is an opportunity to further strengthen the shared maritime domain awareness effort, and underlines the UK's and India's intent to colla
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Japan to step up patrolling near Senkaku Islands amid rising Chinese asser
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Fumio Kishida government has developed a policy to boost the country's Coast Guard capabilities, including patrolling its waters by ship and aircraft, Japan's NHK World reported. The Japanese media said this development follows an increase in China's maritime activities last year near th
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China's reclamation, militarization in South China Sea undermine peace and
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Since 2010, China has been converting uninhabited islets into artificial islets to bring them under UNCLOS. China has been changing the size and structure of the reefs by modifying their physical land features. It has also established airstrips on Parcel and Spratly.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews operational preparedness of Andaman
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
He lauded their bravery and enthusiasm for being alert & ready 24X7 for the security of the islands and the Exclusive Economic Zone.
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