Cable bridge collapsed in India, hundreds plunged into river, 141 dead, 177 still missing

 

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New Omicron sub-variants of COVID-19 found in India - China.org.cn

As India records a downward spiral in daily COVID-19 caseload, two new sub-variants of Omicron BF.7 and BQ.1 have been detected in the South Asian country, local media reported Tuesday.

Reflection of its 'double standards': Russia on West's criticism of India for Russian oil imports | India News | Zee News

The criticism of India by the Western countries on its imports of Russian crude oil while exempting themselves from their "own illegitimate sanctions" is a reflection of their unprincipled position and double standards, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said on Sunday. 

Pakistan rejects India’s closure of missile firing incident

Pakistan has rejected India’s closure of the incident of the firing of a supersonic missile into Pakistani territory on March 9, and reiterated a demand for a joint probe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka allows Chinese ship to visit port despite India's protests

Sri Lanka has granted permission for a Chinese research vessel to visit the country after initially deferring the planned trip due to pressure from neighboring India.

Sri Lanka Asks China to Defer Arrival of Ship after India Objects - Tasnim News Agency

Sri Lanka has asked China to defer the planned visit of a Chinese survey ship to the island country after an objection from India, a government source said on Sunday.

Floods have left at least 24 dead in the Indian state of Assam and 60 in Bangladesh.

 

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India bans all wheat exports with immediate effect

India has banned all wheat exports with immediate effect.

India accused of blocking military plane picking up aid for Ukrainians — RT

India prevented a Japan Self-Defense Forces plane from landing in its territory on Thursday, Sanae Takaichi, a policy chief of the ruling Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), told local media on Thursday. The aircraft was scheduled to collect supplies from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Mumbai and deliver them to Europe.

'India Will Not Spare Anyone': Indian Defense Minister Sends Veiled Warnings to China, US - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has delivered a strong message to the United States amid tensions between New Delhi and Washington.

Biden tells Modi more Russian oil imports not in India’s interest

United States President Joe Biden has held a “constructive, direct conversation” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House said. The US is seeking more help from India to apply economic pressure on Russia over its SP.OP. in Ukraine.

India Buys More Russian Oil Despite US Threats – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

India’s state-run refiner, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), has bought two million barrels of Russian oil for loading in May, as the country’s refiners step up efforts to secure crude from Moscow at a discount, regional media reported on Thursday.

India says it accidentally fired missile into Pakistan | Al Jazeera

India said it accidentally fired a missile into neighbouring Pakistan this week due to a “technical malfunction” during routine maintenance, after Pakistan warned the incident could have “unpleasant consequences”.

Ukrainian authorities hold hostage group of Indian students in Kharkov — Defense Ministry - TASS

The Ukrainian authorities have forcibly detained a large group of Indian students in Kharkov, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Wednesday.

Air India: India begins evacuating citizens from Ukraine - BBC News

A special flight left for Kyiv on Tuesday morning to evacuate Indian nationals stranded amid an escalating crisis between Russia and Ukraine.

India, Central Asia to form working group on Afghanistan

India along with five Central Asian countries have decided to establish a Joint Working Group on Afghanistan, said an official statement Thursday.

Several dead as train derails in India’s West Bengal state | Al Jazeera

At least nine dead and 45 others wounded as passenger train derails in the eastern state’s Jalpaiguri district.

India, China Start New Round of Negotiations over Ladakh Border Dispute - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – China and India have started the 14th round of corps commander-level negotiations to resolve the 20-month border conflict in the Ladakh region, regional media reported on Wednesday.

Navy Chief: India Deployed Warships at Forward Positions in IOR During Border Clashes with China | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- At the peak of the border stand-off with China, the Indian Navy deployed a range of warships at forward positions in the Indian Ocean Region to deter any collusive threats from China and Pakistan.

India refuerza su defensa en el Himalaya tras enfrentamiento con China |AFP

 

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