Mobile internet services have been suspended yet again in Manipur, this time for five days, as per orders given by the governor. Schools will also remain shut till Friday after 45 students were injured during protests.
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External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, criticized the United States and Canada at the United Nations, stating that responses to terrorism should not be dictated by political convenience. While not directly referring to the recent spat between India, Canada, and the US, he emphasized the importance of respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal...
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China has rejected several proposals from Pakistan regarding direct investments in various sectors under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The proposals included areas such as energy, tourism, water management, and climate change. The minutes of the CPEC’s Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting reveal the challenges faced by both sides in deepening economic ties.
Read MoreIndia’s CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute has developed a locally-made DNA Gel stain called ‘GreenR’, eliminating the need to import the dye used in RT-PCR tests for Covid-19 detection. The innovation is expected to reduce reliance on imports and provide a cost-effective alternative.
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The Taliban have implemented several measures to maintain control over the Afghan currency, the afghani. These measures include banning the use of dollars and Pakistani rupees in local transactions, imposing strict restrictions on taking US dollars out of the country. These currency controls and restrictions on cash inflows have contributed to the afghani’s significant...
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The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been extended in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, giving armed forces personnel sweeping powers in “disturbed areas” to maintain public order. The declaration was made by the Union Home Ministry and will be in effect for a period of six months, starting from October 1, 2023.
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