88 years of service to the nation
Begin typing your search above and press return to search.
Two new plant species discovered in southwestern China
International

Two new plant species discovered in southwestern China

Beijing, March 18: Chinese researchers have discovered two new plant species in a giant panda habitat in southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said. The new species, including an orchid species and a primrose species, were first found in the Wolong National...
Chinese President Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin to boost ties, discuss ending Ukraine war
International

Chinese President Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin to boost ties, discuss...

Beijing/Moscow, Mar 17: Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow on a state visit on Monday for crucial talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during which he is expected to pitch for peace talks to end the raging Ukraine conflict. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua...
Covid-19 found in raccoon dogs in China, strengthens natural origin theory: Report
International

Covid-19 found in raccoon dogs in China, strengthens natural origin theory:...

New York, Mar 17: A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in raccoon dogs sold at the venue, strengthening the case for the natural origin of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a team of international...
In a first, Indian-American to serve as Assistant Secy of US Air Force
International

In a first, Indian-American to serve as Assistant Secy of US Air Force

New York, March 16: Indian-American Ravi Chaudhary was confirmed by the US Senate as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and the Environment by a bipartisan vote of 65-29. With this appointment, Minneapolis native Chaudhary becomes the first Indian-American to become...
2 killed, 4 missing after landslides strike town near Jakarta
International

2 killed, 4 missing after landslides strike town near Jakarta

Jakarta, March 15: Two people were killed and four others went missing after landslides hit Bogor town near the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, a disaster management official said on Wednesday. Eleven people survived the incident striking the town at 11.49 p.m. on Tuesday, several of them...
UK commits to supporting UNSC reforms, India
International

UK commits to supporting UNSC reforms, India's permanent membership

London, Mar 14: The UK government made its first major commitment to support UN Security Council reforms and India’s permanent membership within it as part of a refreshed defence and foreign policy review tabled in Parliament on Monday. The ‘Integrated Review Refresh 2023: Responding to a More...
China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas Wednesday
International

China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas Wednesday

Hong Kong, Mar 14: China will reopen its borders to tourists and resume issuing all visas on Wednesday after a three-year halt during the pandemic as it sought to boost its tourism and economy. China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists. The announcement on...
First special stamps feature effigy of King Charles III
International

First special stamps feature effigy of King Charles III

London, March 14: The UK's Royal Mail has unveiled the first set of special stamps featuring the effigy of King Charles III. The latest set of 10 flower stamps featuring favourites such as rose, dahlia, sunflower and fuchsia, will replace a design showing the Queen's head used continuously on...
Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to impact Indian startup ecosystem, feel experts
International

Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to impact Indian startup ecosystem, feel experts

Washington, March 12: The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the largest vendor in the startup ecosystem, is likely to adversely impact the Indian startup scenario as well as it has injected a lot of uncertainty in the sector overnight, industry experts say. “Hopefully the matter will get...
China appoints US-sanctioned general as new defence minister
International

China appoints US-sanctioned general as new defence minister

Hong Kong, March 12: China on Sunday appointed a US-sanctioned general as its new defence minister, the media reported. The country's rubber-stamp legislature unanimously confirmed the appointment of General Li Shangfu, a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's modernisation drive, CNN...
Pak demands joint probe into accidental firing of missile from India into its territory
International

Pak demands joint probe into accidental firing of missile from India into its...

Islamabad, March 11: Pakistan on Friday reiterated its demand for a joint probe into the accidental firing of a supersonic BrahMos missile by India which landed in its territory and sought a "satisfactory response" from New Delhi on the incident that took place a year ago. The Foreign Office...
Perpetrator arrested after hostage-taking in Germany
International

Perpetrator arrested after hostage-taking in Germany

The German Police have freed the hostages who were held for over four hours and arrested the perpetrator in the southwestern city of Karlsruhe, local police authorities have said.
X