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Putin denies cyberattacks on US, seeks evidence

15 Jun 2021 02:18 AM IST

In an interview with NBC broadcast on Monday ahead of his summit with President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed accusations that Moscow was behind cyberattacks against the United States as “farcical”. He also said he was open to a prison swap with the United States—the fate of prisoners

NETANYAHU OUSTED, BENNETT BECOMES ISRAEL’S NEW PM

15 Jun 2021 02:15 AM IST

It will be the first time in 12 years that the country will be led by someone other than Benjamin Netanyahu.

RUSSIA WILL ACCEPT CONDITIONAL HANDOVER OF CYBER CRIMINALS TO US, SAYS PRESIDENT PUTIN

14 Jun 2021 02:29 AM IST

Three days before the US-Russia summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday said that the two countries need to engage in a constructive dialogue and establish mechanisms for interaction as there are areas in which Moscow and Washington can cooperate. “[We need] to restore our personal contacts, relations, establish a

12 killed, 138 injured in gas explosion in China

14 Jun 2021 02:28 AM IST

HUBEI: At least 12 people were killed and 138 were injured in a huge gas explosion in central China on Sunday, state media reported. A gas pipe exploded in the Zhangwan district of Shiyan city, in Hubei province at about 6:30 am local time. The number of casualties is still

SAUDI ARABIA BARS FOREIGN PILGRIMS FROM HAJJ DUE TO COVID-19

14 Jun 2021 02:26 AM IST

Amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia has once again barred foreigners to perform the Hajj, and set a limit of maximum of 60,000 pilgrims inside the Kingdom. “Only 60,000 vaccinated residents and citizens living in the Kingdom will be allowed to perform this year’s Haj pilgrimage due to the

US AND JAPAN DEEPEN TIES WITH TAIWAN, DRAGON FINDS ITSELF IN TIGHT SPOT

14 Jun 2021 02:22 AM IST

The US and Japan have been deepening their engagement with Taiwan to help guard it against a growing threat from China. The move has out Beijing in tight spot. J. Michael Cole, writing in The National Interest said that the regime in Beijing, which continues its effort to isolate Taiwan

WHO chief asks China to cooperate with probe into Covid-19 origins

14 Jun 2021 02:18 AM IST

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Ghebreyesus has called on China to cooperate with the ongoing investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 amid renewed call to further probe the virus. Dr Tedros made these remarks after taking part in the Group of Seven (G7) summit by video conference on

G7 NATIONS CALL OUT CHINA OVER XINJIANG, HONG KONG AND TAIWAN

14 Jun 2021 02:17 AM IST

In a veiled criticism of the Dragon, Group of Seven (G&) leaders called on China to respect human rights in its Xinjiang region, allow Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy, and refrain from any unilateral action that could destabilise the East and South China Seas, Reuters reported quoted a

Vehicle scrappage scheme: A much-needed policy for auto sector

12 Jun 2021 04:02 AM IST

The long-awaited draft policy on vehicle scrappage is now accessible. The proposal specifies the guidelines for identifying and scrapping end-of-life vehicles. It also has directives for scrapping facilities for sustainable waste recycling and material recovery. This is a significant move in the development of infrastructure for the organised and scientific

LET’S STOP THE BLAME GAME AND FIGHT THE PANDEMIC

12 Jun 2021 04:01 AM IST

We have suffered enough in the second Covid-19 wave. It is high time we come together and fight this menace with coordination, discipline and mutual care. The Centre, state governments and people should work in cohesion to ensure a brighter tomorrow.

WE MUST RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF MOST MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES, SAYS POONAM MUTTREJA

11 Jun 2021 03:14 AM IST

In an exclusive conversation, Population Foundation of India’s Executive Director Poonam Muttreja spoke about her relentless efforts towards community building and sensitisation.

OPPOSITION SHOULD SUPPORT PM MODI IN BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 PANDEMIC

11 Jun 2021 03:11 AM IST

Rather than resorting to mudslinging and rhetoric to gain political mileage, the Opposition should come forward and support the Prime Minister amid these trying times. The Congress-led Opposition can learn from the West where all political parties come together during crises.