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China calls covid restrictions on its travellers 'political'
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
"Some of these measures are disproportionate and simply unacceptable. We firmly reject using COVID measures for political purposes and will take corresponding measures in response to varying situations based on the principle of reciprocity," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning sai
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China has unilaterally tried to change LAC: Jaishankar
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
In an interview with the Austrian ZIB2 podcast, a daily news magazine of ORF television, Jaishankar said, "We had an agreement not to unilaterally change the LAC, which they have tried to unilaterally do. So there is, I think, an issue, a perception that we have which derives directly fro
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Jaydev Unadkat becomes first bowler to secure first over hat-trick in Ranj
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The bowler did so in Saurashtra's Elite, Group B match against Delhi at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
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North Korea fires powerful military official Pak Jong Chon
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
North Korea has sacked Pak Jong Chon, the second most powerful military official after leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported.
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Islamic State-Khorasan pose threat to Taliban in Afghanistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The target of ISKP is to threaten diplomatic missions, international organizations such as the UN and various NGOs in the region. It also aims to challenge Taliban's increased hobnobbing with China and the US.
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National Boxing Championships: Thapa, Tokas move into quarters
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Representing Assam, Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) was squaring off against Jaswinder Singh of Delhi in his round-of-16 bout. Living up to his name, the 2015 World Championships bronze medalist utilised his experience and supreme technical ability to dominate the entire bout and blanked his opponent t
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Netanyahu slams "despicable" UN vote on Palestine
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Notably, the draft resolution 'Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem' was adopted by a recorded vote on Friday, with 87 votes in favour, 26 against and 53 abstentions, including India.
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United Cup: Casper Ruud's win in vain as Brazil overcome Norway
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Norway started Sunday's United Cup match against Brazil trailing 2-0. Despite World No 3 Casper Ruud keeping Norway's hopes alive, the country was unable to fight its way back.
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Women, children among 1,200 Afghan migrants jailed in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The UN Refugee Agency said people should not be punished or criminaliSed for exercising their fundamental human right to seek asylum. It also urged countries neighbouring Afghanistan, including Pakistan, to continue to protect those seeking safety.
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Kim Jong Un calls for 'exponential increase' in North Korea's nuclear arse
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The North Korean leader also called for the development of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in 2023. In addition, Kim Jong Un set out the goal of putting a reconnaissance satellite into orbit as early as possible, according to KCNA.
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Ballistic missile launched by North Korea Sunday covered 400 km: South Kor
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The latest launch comes as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to increase the production of nuclear warheads "exponentially" and build a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile.
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Prayer meet in memory of PM Modi's mother Heeraben Modi to be held in Guja
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Heeraben Modi, 100, passed away at around 3:30 am on Friday at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad, according to a bulletin from the hospital. She was hospitalized on Wednesday after her health deteriorated.
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