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CHINA’S DEADLY SUICIDE DRONE ARMY IS IN THE WORKS

18 May 2021 05:21 AM IST

The future battlefield belongs to attack drones or flying artillery shells and China is now is looking to buy Kamikaze drones. Michael Peck in an article in The National Interest said that the US ally Israel first taught China about suicide drones. Now Beijing is looking for its own. China

ISRAEL LAUNCHES HEAVY AIR STRIKES AS GAZA FIGHTING ENTERS SECOND WEEK

18 May 2021 05:19 AM IST

Israel launched heavy air strikes in Gaza and the Hamas kept up its rocket attacks on Israeli cities in fighting that spilled into a second week on Monday, with the death toll nearing 200. Meanwhile Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that an end to hostilities was not imminent even

Maritime Museology as tool for commemorating oceanic legacy

18 May 2021 03:40 AM IST

Museology is a relatively unsung element of our narrative that is critical to gain insight into the history of humankind and learn the triumphs and tragedies of a bygone era. A culture can be recorded for posterity with meticulous documentation and proper artefact preservation. Exhibits have a way of bringing

ANALYSING THE PANDEMIC OF THE CENTURY

18 May 2021 03:33 AM IST

Originating from Wuhan, China, towards the end of 2019, Covid-19 appeared as a ‘Black Swan’ creating havoc across the globe. In India it mutated into ‘Grey Rhino’, causing mayhem in the form of extreme disruption and destruction.

NCC as elective course: A potential game-changer

17 May 2021 01:41 AM IST

The recent circulars by University Grants Commission and All India Council for Technical Education are paving the way for offering National Cadet Corps training as an Elective Credit Course, did not occupy much media space ostensibly due to the pre-occupation of the nation with the pandemic. This step by UGC

HOW INDIAN STEEL INDUSTRY AND THE GOVERNMENT ARE BATTLING OXYGEN CRISIS

17 May 2021 01:34 AM IST

Vidya Ratan Sharma, MD, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, spoke about how the steel conglomerates are helping the nation in the time of crisis by supplying liquid medical oxygen and overcoming the challenges along the way.

CHINA CONDUCTS ‘TAIWAN INVASION’ MILITARY DRILLS AMID RISE IN TENSIONS

17 May 2021 01:29 AM IST

Amid rising tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea, China has released videos showing military drills that appeared to simulate a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The drills showcased the Type 075, a 40,000-tonne amphibious warship that is understood to carry up to 30 helicopters and nearly 1,000 personnel, Express.co.uk

MISSING BENGAL TIGER FOUND UNHARMED IN HOUSTON

17 May 2021 01:28 AM IST

A Bengal tiger named “India” that went missing in the US state of Texas has been found unharmed and now transferred to one of the animal shelter in Houston. “We got him and he is healthy,” said Houston Police Department (HPD) Major Offenders Commander Ron Borza. “In no way shape

Israeli diplomat visits family of Kerala woman killed in Hamas strike

17 May 2021 01:26 AM IST

Jonathan Zadka, consul general of Israel to South India, on Sunday extended condolences to the family of Kerala woman Soumya Santhosh, who lost her life during the Hamas strike in Israel. “CG, @Jonathan_Zadka, paid a visit to the family of Soumya Santhosh who lost her life during #Hamasattack on #Iseael.

US withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to rise in terrorism: China

17 May 2021 01:24 AM IST

China fears that the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan could lead to a rise in terrorism in the region and affect its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. A commentary in the Global Times has elaborated on Beijing’s concerns that the US pull-out “could leave chaotic situations and the region

DEATH TOLL IN GAZA SOARS TO 188 AS ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT CONTINUES

17 May 2021 01:22 AM IST

Biden calls Netanyahu, reaffirms US support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas, other terror groups.

DR SUBRAMANIAN SWAMY: A POPULAR AND POPULIST LEADER

15 May 2021 01:22 AM IST

Subramanian Swamy is like the dark chocolates in an assortment, some are hard and chewy, while some are soft-centred or sweet, Swamy can be all of these. He is hard and chewy as an opponent, soft-centred to his friends and sweet to his dogs; around the world, dark chocolate is