UN and West spar with Russia over cross-border aid to Syria
United Nations: The UN humanitarian chief has warned that a halt to cross-border aid deliveries to the last rebel stronghold in Syria would cause “suffering and death,” but Syria’s ally Russia accused the UN and Western nations of trying to “sabotage” assistance from within Syria. Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock told the UN Security […]
Chinese app ban: TikTok says in process of complying with govt order
New Delhi: TikTok on Tuesday said it is in the process of complying with the government’s order on blocking of the app, and asserted that it has not shared information of Indian users with any foreign government, including that of China. The short video-sharing company said it has been invited to meet with concerned government […]
China says strongly concerned over India’s ban on 59 Chinese apps
Beijing: A day after India banned 59 apps with Chinese links for engaging in activities which are “prejudicial” to the “sovereignty and integrity” of the country, China on Tuesday voiced strong concern over India’s move and said New Delhi has the responsibility to uphold the “legitimate and legal rights” of international investors. India on Monday […]
India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 5,66,840, Tamil Nadu surpasses Delhi in case count
New Delhi: With 18,522 people testing positive for coronavirus in a single day, India’s COVID-19 tally climbed to 5,66,840 on Tuesday while the death toll rose to 16,893 with 418 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Recording nearly 4,000 cases in the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu has surpassed Delhi to regain […]
Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu to head forum for promoting cooperative movement
New Delhi: Former Union minister and Rajya Sabha member Suresh Prabhu will lead a Cooperative Development Forum (CDF) that will work towards promoting cooperative movement in the country and boost the rural economy. The forum is likely to be formally launched on July 24, according to a statement. Seven prominent cooperative leaders would be part […]
Floyd’s Last Breath and White House Gloom
By: Mudasir Ahamad In 2014 George Floyd – an African American, moved to Minneapolis to find work for earning livelihood. He had lost his security job due to covid-19 pandemic. He then working as a truck driver. One day he got off the truck and started walking to ‘CUP FOODS’ for buying a pack of […]
Horticulture Sector, Prospects and Policy Imperatives to Support Farmers
The horticulture sector is poised to grow more rapidly in the upcoming years in J&K, despite disruptions it faced due to subsequent lockdowns. At a time when all the sectors are in shambles, the fruit industry remains a beacon of hope for many unemployed youths and local families in Jammu and Kashmir, Mukhtar Dar writes. […]
Pakistan Stock Exchange attack was to simultaneously target Pak’s economy and China: BLA
Karachi: The purpose of the attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange was to simultaneously target the country’s economy and China because of its involvement in Balochistan, the banned separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army has said while claiming the responsibility for the terror strike. Four heavily armed militants on Monday made a brazen attempt to take […]
Plea in SC claims Congress members violated social distancing norms during protest
New Delhi: Congress party members did not follow the COVID-19 social distancing norms and guidelines during nationwide protests against hike in petrol and diesel prices, a plea alleged in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The Congress party launched countrywide agitation on Monday against the government hiking prices of petroleum products several times in recent days […]
