For the first time since the 73-day old Doklam stand off last year, Indian Army and Chinese PLA will hold 14-day hand-to-hand drill from December 10 to 24 in Chengdu in China. Each side will send 100 troops to take part in the India-China military exercise, the 7th joint drill between[Read More…]
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Asia to see 78% spike in meat eating by 2050: Report
Population growth and rising incomes across Asia will drive a 78 per cent increase in meat and seafood consumption by 2050, a new report released on Tuesday said. The report — Charting Asia’s Protein Journey’ — by Asia Research and Engagement (ARE) which examines the environmental effects of meeting Asia’s[Read More…]
India’s Bharat Vatwani, Sonam Wangchuk badged with Magsaysay Award 2018
India’s Bharat Vatwani and Sonam Wangchuk are among six individuals declared winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award. Bharat Vatwani has been awarded for leading the rescue of thousands of mentally ill street paupers to treat and reunite them with their families, while Sonam Wangchuk won the award for his[Read More…]
India is Asia’s most corrupt country: Forbes
A recent survey by the Transparency International (TI) states that India is the most corrupt country in Asia. In a list released by Forbes, it states the five most corrupt countries of the world, where India beats Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan and Myanmar. The bribery rate in India is stated at[Read More…]
No deals to be signed during PM Modi’s visit: Lankan President Sirisena
Ending speculations, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena made it clear the Prime Minister Narendra Modi would only attend the UN ‘Vesak Day’ celebrations and no mutual agreements will be signed during his visit to Sri Lanka in the coming week. President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday said addressing a gathering at[Read More…]
Beijing warns India: Dalai Lama visit to hurt ties and damage peace
On Wednesday, China gave a warning to the Indian ambassador in Beijing lodging a strong protest as the Dalai Lama began his tour of Arunachal Pradesh. Beijing warns New Delhi that it will take ‘necessary measures’ to protect its territorial sovereignty. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that His[Read More…]
Taiwan set to become Asia’s first country to legalise same-sex marriages
Taiwan is poised to become the first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage after the death of a prominent gay professor. The country is already regarded as one of the most progressive in the region when it comes to equal rights and there is already some legal recognition of same-sex[Read More…]
Afghanistan’s Kunduz attacked by Taliban
The Afghan city of Kunduz has come under attack from the Taliban. A coordinated assault has been launched from four directions and they have gained entry into the city, according to the latest update by Reuters. Sheer Ali Kamal, commander of the 808 Tandar police zone in Kunduz, said, “We[Read More…]
India-Vietnam partnership critical to Asia and World: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed on the strategic partnership between India and Vietnam saying that it will benefit Asia and the rest of the world. Greeting the people of Vietnam on their National Day, Prime Minister Modi on his official Facebook page said, “Vietnam is a friendly nation with whom we cherish[Read More…]
India least exposed to Brexit: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley says India will be one of the least affected countries in Asia after Britain’s decision to depart from the European Union. The immediate impact in the country will be seen through volatility in exchange rate and capital-market flows, the financial services company added. “Increased uncertainty in the external[Read More…]