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His Holiness the Dalai Lama contributes to PM-CARES Fund

1May

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

His Holiness the Dalai Lama contributes to PM-CARES Fund

Dharamshala: Expressing his concerns over surging covid cases in India, Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that he has been “following the continuing challenge that the Covid-19 pandemic has been posing across the world, including in India, with concern”. As an expression of solidarity with India, His Holiness the Dalai Lama through Dalai Lama Trust makes a contribution to the PM-CARES Fund. “May I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation for all the efforts that are being made to tackle this devastating pandemic, especially by those courageously working on the frontline. I pray that the pandemic threat will end soon”, His Holiness added.

Indian army’s India Army Tests Firing Capability of Arjun Mk-1 Alpha tanks ‘Desert-Storms’.

30Apr

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

Indian army’s India Army Tests Firing Capability of Arjun Mk-1 Alpha tanks ‘Desert-Storms’.

At the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, on the weekend. The Indian Army demonstrated the combat capabilities of its Arjun Mk-1 Alpha tanks in a live-fire exercise Konark Corps (XII Corps) GOC Lt. Gen. PS Minhas, Battle Ax Division GOC Major-Gen. Ajit Singh Gehlot and other officials observed the firing capabilities of the latest tank, The Times Of India reported, according to eurasiantimes. This tank is the cavalry's latest workhorse handed over to the service in February 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai. The Defense Acquisition Council had cleared the procurement of 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks (earlier called Mk-II) at an estimated price of Rs 8400 crore. A senior official was quoted as saying by TOI, “Seeing the current scenario and challenges, the fir

Bahrain in support of India amid Covid-19.

29Apr

By Grace TsoiNo Comments

Bahrain in support of India amid Covid-19.

MANAMA — The Cabinet of Bahrain expressed their support to India as the country witness the 2nd wave. Bahrain also extended their sincere condolences to the government and citizens of India following the deaths of COVID-19 patients. In the weekly meeting held remotely and chaired by Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, who is also the country’s prime minister, the Cabinet decided on sending medical equipment and oxygen to India to support its fight against COVID-19.The Cabinet also expressed its sincere condolences to the government and citizens of Iraq following the accidental fire that broke out at the Ibn Al-Khatib Hospital in Baghdad, which took the lives of 82 people. The Cabinet wished the injured a speedy recovery. The Cabinet further expressed its sincere condolences to

UAE held help hand to India said will help with all resources.

29Apr

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

UAE held help hand to India said will help with all resources.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE has forwarded a friendly hand to India and assured UAE’s full support in the tough times which country is going through.This came in a phone call made by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on Sunday with Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, wherein His Highness said that the leadership, government and people of the UAE are in full solidarity with the Republic of India in these challenging circumstances and support the Indian government in all measures it takes to contain the repercussions of the pandemic.Sheikh Abdullah expressed UAE's keenness to dedicate all resources in support of the efforts currently undertaken by the government of India to weather th

Tibetan student body protest against Chinese Panchen Lama.

29Apr

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Tibetan student body protest against Chinese Panchen Lama.

Paris, France : Against China's continued detention of the 11th Panchen Lama, Students for Free Tibet-France organised a protest demonstration in Paris on SundayOn the birth anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who was recognised by the Dalai Lama in 1995, as many as 300 protesters gathered at the Place de la Republique demanding his release.Candles were lit and prayers were also held to mark Panchen Lama's birthday. Yankey Muccini, President of SFT led the demonstration.French Senator Andre Gattolin, who is also the Vice President of the Inter-parliamentary alliance on China, was also present at the protest.The protesters called on the international community to stop the violence against the Tibetan people and cultural genocide perpetrated by China.Tibet is ruled b...

Indian Prime Minister talked to Joe Biden for vaccines raw material.

28Apr

By Online DeskNo Comments

Indian Prime Minister talked to Joe Biden for vaccines raw material.

NEW DELHI - The government said in a tweet, Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday talked to The US President Joe Biden over the situation of corona virus in India. Also they discussed smooth and efficient supply chains of COVID-19 vaccines' raw materials and medicines with his U.S. counterpart.

Indian Americans in U.S. Congress, tech organize joined hands to give aid for India amid 2nd wave.

28Apr

By Grace TsoiNo Comments

Indian Americans in U.S. Congress, tech organize joined hands to give aid for India amid 2nd wave.

WASHINGTON – A the help is coming from different parts of the world for India, Some U.S. lawmakers and wealthy technology executives have joined forces as India grapples with a severe spike in coronavirus infections. U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, Democratic vice chair of the Congressional Caucus on India, told Reuters that Indian-American billionaire and Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla, and other Indian-American tech executives at Google, IBM and Microsoft are working closely with the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India. The group is trying to match Indian hospitals and other facilities with supplies of oxygen and other urgently needed medical equipment, and pushing the White House to do more for India, the world's largest democracy, as a surge in infections overwhelm

Covid-19 hits Nepali entrepreneurs on Nepal China border.

28Apr

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Covid-19 hits Nepali entrepreneurs on Nepal China border.

Kathmandu, Nepal: a large number of Nepali entrepreneurs who export goods have been affected on the borders of Nepal and China because of the pandemic.According to The Kathmandu Post, the Kerung and Tatopani border points have been reopened but export and import trade has not picked up.The export of carpets, thanka, silver jewellery, wooden crafts, pashmina, statues among others from Thamel, Patan and Bhaktapur is almost zero, said Rajesh Kaji Shrestha, immediate former president of Nepal Chamber of Commerce. There are more than 700 members in the chamber, he added.China closed its border points due to the pandemic between January and October last year and the border was closed again after January 20 this year.With no export orders, manufacturers and exporters are facing tough times and h...

Poll shows that Japanese public in support of Taiwan Strait

28Apr

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

Poll shows that Japanese public in support of Taiwan Strait

Tokyo, Japan: A poll has said amid growing distance with next-door neighbour China, that a significant amount of Japanese people are in the support of Yoshihide Suga's government policy to pursue peace and stability in the Taiwan StraitAs many as 74 per cent of respondents in the poll supported Japan's engagement toward stability in the Taiwan Strait, while 13 per cent were opposed, Nikkei Asia reported while citing a survey it conducted with Nikkei TV Tokyo.This comes in the backdrop of the first US-Japan in-person meet of US President Joe Biden's term. In a joint statement, Suga and Biden had underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."We underscore the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encourage the peaceful resolution of cro...

UK’s Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier will sail to India this autumn

27Apr

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

UK’s Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier will sail to India this autumn

New Delhi, India:, The British High Commission (BHC) said on Monday informed that, the UK's carrier strike group, led by HMS Queen Elizabeth is set sail to India in the autumn on its maiden operational deployment as a representation of the 'Indo-Pacific tilt' in its foreign policyThe BHC statement said that the HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier will sail to India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the wider region."The Carrier will visit West Coast Ports where it will engage in a series of events to maximise bilateral relations benefitting both countries' trade and political alliances. The ship will conduct a series of joint exercises with Indian military forces in the Indian Ocean, expanding our interoperability and enhancing our capabilities to defend against shared threats and protect our d...