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Need Covid data, facts out of China, best information flow coming from democracies: Pompeo

Speaking to South & Central Asian journalists, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised the roles democracies are playing across the world to fight the pandemic. Read the full interaction.

India questions Pakistan’s ‘deficiencies’ as 5 Kartarpur Sahib domes collapse due to winds

The fibreglass domes were restored overnight, but Indian officials say Pakistan must appreciate the sentiments of the Sikh community about the Gurudwara.

Democracies will emerge stronger from Covid-19, India will ‘provide solutions’: Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State says he’s in regular touch with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and highlights the countries’ cooperation amid the pandemic.

Stay put, be patient, Modi govt tells Indians stuck abroad, asks NRIs and OCIs to help out

Moving stranded Indians will heighten the risk of spreading Covid-19 in the country where they are as well as in India, the Modi govt has said.

India set to receive 6.5 lakh Covid-19 testing kits from China today

5.5 lakh rapid antibody testing kits from Wondfo Biotech Co and Zhuhai Livzon Diagnostics Inc and 1 lakh RNA extraction kits from MGI Shenzhen have been shipped.

India to help 180 stranded Pakistanis return home via Attari-Wagah border

As many as 41 Pakistani nationals will return home Thursday via the Attari-Wagah border. The MEA has arranged cars to bring the Pakistanis to the border.

German carmakers in India hit by lockdown, trying to see we keep all the jobs: Envoy Lindner

Speaking exclusively to ThePrint, German Ambassador to India Walter J. Lindner says the carmakers are engaged in community work in India to help people fight Covid-19.

Twitter ‘mistakenly’ suspended account of Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka. This is what happened

Twitter suspension of the Chinese embassy account in Sri Lanka came days after its undiplomatic tweet. The embassy said freedom of speech must be honoured.

Extend visas of Indians stranded in US: Modi govt asks Trump administration

Amid a growing clamour for India to rescue its citizens stranded abroad, Modi govt has been speaking to US about extending visas under all categories, including H-1B.

Foreign diplomats say Modi govt lockdown rules too strict, need more curfew passes to work

Foreign ministry has issued an advisory asking embassies to 'strictly follow' lockdown guidelines, but diplomats say restrictions violate Vienna Convention.

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Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.