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Urdu Bulletin: LS adjournments, US State Department's comments on farmers'
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Various Urdu publications in their Friday editions continued to give prominence to the ongoing farmers' protest and related developments. The news of Lok Sabha facing repeated adjournments after continued protests by opposition members against the new
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US backs India's new farm laws, says these reforms will improve efficiency
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday (local time) came out in support of India's new farm laws, saying it welcomes steps that would "improve the efficiency" of Indian markets and attract greater private sector investment.
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US demands China end pressure on Taiwan, engage in dialogue
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): The United States has urged China to end its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
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US working with 'like-minded allies' India, Japan on Myanmar coup
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): Assessing the recent developments in Myanmar, United States senior State Department officials on Tuesday said they are frequently in contact with "like-minded allies and partners" in the region including India and Japan.
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Wearable sensor monitors health, administers drugs using saliva and tears
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): A new kind of wearable health device would deliver real-time medical data to those with eye or mouth diseases, according to Huanyu 'Larry' Cheng, Dorothy Quiggle Career Development Professor in the Penn State Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
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We will provide America's leadership to the world: Secretary of State Blin
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI): Noting that the world is watching the United States, the newly appointed Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday promised State Department employees they will provide "America's leadership" to the world.
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Negative COVID-19 test required for travel to US
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): Passengers flying into the United States would require to show proof of testing negative for COVID-19 at least three days prior to the departure.
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Taiwan thanks US for 'rock-solid support' in face of China's coercion
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], January 24 (ANI): After the United States expressed plans to strengthen ties with Taiwan under the Biden administration, Taipei on Sunday expressed gratitude to the US for its commitment of "rock-solid support" against China's coercion.
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US has 'urgent' responsibility to ensure Iran doesn't acquire nuclear weap
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): The United States has an "urgent" responsibility to ensure that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon, said state secretary nominee Antony Blinken, adding that the upcoming Biden administration is "a long way" from executing its plan to return to the Ir
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US State Dept calls for release of Russian Opposition leader Navalny
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department is calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny who was detained at the airport in Moscow upon his arrival from Germany.
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US concerned by reported voting irregularities in Uganda, calls for invest
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department has expressed concerns over protests and alleged election irregularities in Uganda, where long-time leader Yoweri Museveni was re-elected earlier this month.
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US designates ex-Kataib Hizbollah Secretary-General as 'global terrorist'
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has designated former Secretary-General of the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia group as a global terrorist, informed the US State Department on Wednesday.
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