Washington’s proposed military bases and expanded defence presence in Greenland will be akin to a “keep out” sign against potential Arctic military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow, according to analysts. The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a defence deal on Tuesday that allows Washington to build two new military bases on the world’s largest island, while reaffirming Denmark’s sovereignty over it. The deal – which updates and amends a 1951 defence agreement between Denmark and the US –...
Read full articleSonam Wangchuk expressed his support for the Cockroach Janta Party's upcoming protest on October 2. He highlighted the importance of electoral accountability in maintaining democracy and fulfilling governmental promises. Wangchuk mentioned the specific commitment made to Ladakh regarding the Sixth Schedule.
While foreign leaders and their families walk the iconic restored sections of the Great Wall around Beijing, the ancient stones of a remote Ming-era stretch of the structure in northern central China have been sacrificed for cheaper dumping of coal-mining waste. For nearly 20 years, a section of the wall in Ningwu county, Shanxi province, was used as a short cut to dump slag, despite whistle-blowers repeatedly raising the alarm to officials, according to a report by Chinese state broadcaster...
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The swift reversal comes after the initial move by the TVK-led state administration triggered a political storm, drawing sharp criticism from alliance partners — the Congress and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
PV Sindhu expressed her dissatisfaction with the badminton scheduling during the Asian Games, citing inadequate recovery time. She played three matches within 24 hours, which affected her performance and preparation. Many players, including Sindhu, faced similar challenges due to the tight schedule. Additionally, she noted the absence of player challenge provisions in her quarterfinal match, impacting line call accuracy.
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, citing favourable industrial policies, rising revenues and growing interest from major companies. The state, which currently exports around Rs 2 lakh crore annually, is targeting Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030 as it seeks to attract more global investment and strengthen tourism and local brands.
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, citing favourable industrial policies, rising revenues and growing interest from major companies. The state, which currently exports around Rs 2 lakh crore annually, is targeting Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030 as it seeks to attract more global investment and strengthen tourism and local brands.
Raghav Chadha has introduced new prepaid mobile recharge options, featuring flexible 30-day plans alongside voice-only services. By previously raising these issues in Parliament, Raghav Chadha emphasizes the importance of providing better choices, ultimately aiming to improve the prepaid mobile experience for users across India.
The Indian men's volleyball team achieved a 3-0 victory over Vietnam in their Asian Games opener. The match took place at Park Arena Komaki and lasted for one hour and 24 minutes. India won the sets with scores of 25-23, 25-21, and 25-20. Following this victory, India is scheduled to compete against Hong Kong and Qatar in their upcoming matches.
US President Donald Trump has sought to play down exchanges with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Taiwan independence, saying on Saturday that they touched on the subject only briefly. “We didn’t talk about it too much. Right now, it’s fine. It’s just moving along,” Trump said. “We didn’t spend a lot of time talking about Taiwan. He understands very much how I feel.” During the summit in Washington last week, Xi pressed Trump to take an explicit position against Taiwan independence – a...
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not supported the proposal for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. He emphasized that the voices of local residents should be prioritized regarding this matter. Previously, former Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government had announced support for the expansion. Heathrow Airport has indicated that the runway's opening could be delayed until 2039.
Parveen Hooda achieved a significant victory in the women's 65 kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games. She won decisively against Uzbekistan's Navbakhor Khamidova by a 5-0 score. Ankush Panghal also performed well, winning his quarterfinal bout against Nekruz Salimov from Tajikistan through a unanimous decision. Hooda and Panghal each showcased their boxing skills and secured medals for India in their respective events.