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Topic: US Senate

‘Invaluable’ addition — US Senators welcome inclusion of Australia in Malabar naval exercise

Malabar naval exercise was started in 1992 between Indian Navy and US Navy. Japan joined in 2015. Talks had been on for over a decade to include Australia.

US Senate condemns Chinese aggression against India at LAC, calls for diplomatic solution

The resolution stated that US recognises the McMahon Line, the state of Arunachal Pradesh & encourages a diplomatic solution to remaining contested areas between India and China.

Resolution condemning China’s aggression towards India introduced in US Senate

John Cornyn, one of the two senators, who introduced the resolution said it was more important than ever to support "our Indian partners" as they defend against "Chinese aggression".

US Congress quickly passes bill to impose sanctions on China for Hong Kong security law

The legislation provides for sanctions against financial institutions working with Chinese officials who the US claims are interfering in Hong Kong affairs.

America’s new ‘tough on China’ stance seen pushing bill to delist Chinese companies

Even if the bill is eventually approved, actual delisting requirements may kick in years from now. But any move could prompt retaliation from China.

China plans to ban wildlife trade, why AI failed during pandemic & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

US Senate passes bill to delist Chinese companies from American stock exchanges

The bill was approved by unanimous consent and would require companies to certify that they are not under the control of a foreign government.

US Senate passes Uighur Humans Rights Bill in latest shot at China

The bill condemns the internment of more than 1 million Uighurs and imposes sanctions on China over human rights abuses against Muslim minorities.

US Senate moves toward vote to pressure China over Uighur rights

The legislation, aimed at punishing Beijing for its treatment of Uighur Muslims, signals rising anti-China sentiment in Congress amid the pandemic.

Trump’s presidency on shaky ground as US House votes to carry out impeachment inquiry

Donald Trump will become the fourth president to face an impeachment inquiry, but could well be the first to be impeached and seek reelection.

On Camera

India gets unfairly bashed for unhygienic street food. Bangkok, New York are no different

Indian cuisine is rooted in fresh ingredients, rich spices with antimicrobial properties, and time-tested cooking methods. We are not a freeze-and-serve fast food nation.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.