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Number of Indians studying in US dropped by nearly 13% in 2020-21: Report

Number of Indians studying in US dropped by nearly 13% in 2020-21: Report

New Delhi: The number of Indians studying in the United States decreased by nearly 13 per cent in 2020-21 as compared to the previous academic year, according to an annual report released by the Institute of International Education on Monday, with US officials attributing the drop in numbers to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. […]

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Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement

Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement

Glasgow: Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal. Several countries, including small island states, said they were deeply disappointed by the change promoted by India to “phase down,” rather than “phase out” […]

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Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile systems to India: Russian official

Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile systems to India: Russian official

New Delhi: Russia has started the delivery of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India, according to a senior Russian official. Russia’s Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Dmitry Shugaev told Sputnik news that the deliveries are going as planned. “The supplies of the S-400 air defence system to India have started and […]

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Gadhafi’s son announces candidacy for president of Libya

Gadhafi’s son announces candidacy for president of Libya

Cairo: The son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi announced Sunday his candidacy for the country’s presidential election next month, Libya’s election agency said. Seif al-Islam submitted his candidacy papers in the southern town of Sabah, the agency said in a statement. Gadhafi’s son was captured by fighters late in 2011, […]

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China rebranding BRI to rival Biden’s B3W with focus on green finance, inclusive development

China rebranding BRI to rival Biden’s B3W with focus on green finance, inclusive development

Beijing: China appears to be rebranding its multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), bracing for competition with US President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, which lays emphasis on transparency and democratic values. When B3W was unveiled by Biden during the G-7 summit in June, with the goal of creating “a values-driven, high-standard […]

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Climate talks resume, cautious coal phaseout still on table

Climate talks resume, cautious coal phaseout still on table

Glasgow: Negotiators at the this year’s UN climate talks  were poring over fresh proposals aimed at sealing a deal that could credibly be said to boost the world’s efforts to tackle global warming. British officials chairing the talks in Glasgow, Scotland, released new draft agreements early Saturday after shuttle diplomacy continued past the official Friday […]

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US congressional delegation meets Modi

US congressional delegation meets Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with a delegation of US lawmakers on Saturday, during which he appreciated the consistent support and constructive role of the US Congress in deepening the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared democratic values. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the US […]

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Taliban: Bomb hits mosque in Afghanistan, wounds at least 15

Taliban: Bomb hits mosque in Afghanistan, wounds at least 15

Kabul: A Taliban provincial spokesman says a bomb exploded in a mosque during Friday prayers, wounding 15 people in eastern Afghanistan, where Islamic State group militants have been waging a campaign of violence. Qari Hanif, the government spokesman for Nangarhar Province, said the bomb appeared to have been planted inside the mosque in the town […]

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World needs to come together to honour 2015 Paris Agreement: Environment minister

World needs to come together to honour 2015 Paris Agreement: Environment minister

Glasgow: The world needs to join hands to honour the commitments made under the 2015 Paris Agreement and take immediate steps towards adaptation, making climate finance available for the developing world, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Friday. Yadav, who is representing India at the 26th UN climate conference COP 26 at Glasgow, wrote […]

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China’s leader Xi warns against ”Cold War” in Asia-Pacific

China’s leader Xi warns against ”Cold War” in Asia-Pacific

Wellington, Nov 11 (AP) Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Thursday against letting tensions in the Asia-Pacific region cause a relapse into a Cold War mentality. His remarks on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum came weeks after the U.S., Britain and Australia announced a new security alliance in the […]