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China’s Two sessions | What is it and key highlights of this year’s event

March 20, 2024 admin

The story so far: China held its annual parliamentary meetings known as ‘Two Sessions’ last week from March 4 to 11 to vote on legislations pre-approved by its ruling party, the Communist Party of China (CPC). The ‘Two Sessions’ event, which lasted for a week and comprised Beijing’s top political advisory body Chinese People’s Political…

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China to launch ‘international manhunt’ to target officials involved in graft in BRI projects: Report

March 20, 2024 admin

Residents pass by the logo for the Belt and Road Forum outside the China National Convention Center in Beijing Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP China plans to launch an “international manhunt” to target officials allegedly involved in corruption in the country’s ambitious decade-old multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a media report…

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Economic activity hit 9-month high in February: CareEdge

March 20, 2024 admin

indian currency and gdp word spelled out | Photo Credit: anita kumari India’s economic activity likely hit a nine-month high in February, despite rural demand remaining weak and unemployment rising, thanks to a sharp expansion in exports, imports and corporate bond issuances, as per a CareEdge Ratings barometer. The CareEdge Economic Meter, a composite index…

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Afghanistan Schools Restart, Girls Still Barred From Secondary School

March 20, 2024 admin

Afghanistan is the only country where girls’ education has been banned after elementary school.. Kabul: Schools in Afghanistan opened for the new academic year on Wednesday, with girls lamenting being banned from joining secondary-level classes for a third year in a row. Taliban authorities barred girls from secondary school in March 2022, after surging back…

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Sadhguru Undergoes Surgery For Chronic Brain Bleed At Delhi Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

March 20, 2024 admin

Sadhguru is recovering well, and improving “beyond expectations”, Isha Foundation said New Delhi: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev underwent surgery at a Delhi hospital for a life-threatening brain bleed, his Isha Foundation said in a statement. He is recovering well, and improving “beyond expectations”, it added. “The Apollo hospital neurosurgeons cut through my skull and tried to…

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The Great Indian Unhappiness: What a new report says about India’s young and old

March 20, 2024 admin

Indians are among the unhappiest people in the world. The observation comes from the annual World Happiness Report, a measure of global life satisfaction across parameters of health, economy and freedom. Out of 143 countries, India ranked 126 — a marginal dip from last year’s 125th position — falling behind the war-torn Palestine and Ukraine,…

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“He Actually Knows My Name”: WPL Winner Shreyanka Patil Star-Struck After Meeting Virat Kohli

March 20, 2024 admin

She was the cynosure of all eyes on Sunday having played a massive role in RCB’s WPL triumph but Tuesday night gave ‘Purple Cap’ winner Shreyanka Patil a chance to enjoy a rare ‘Fan Girl’ moment with none other than Virat Kohli. The 21-year-old off-spinner, who had been a revelation in both eliminator and final…

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Putin, Zelenskyy Invite PM Modi After Elections: “See India As Peacemaker”

March 20, 2024 admin

In May last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Ukrainian President. (File Photo) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hours after speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Prime Minister’s conversation with the two leaders comes in the backdrop of Putin’s reelection as President and no sign of…

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Baloch militants attack Pakistan’s Gwadar Port; 7 terrorists killed

March 20, 2024 admin

A general view of Gwadar port, Pakistan. | Photo Credit: Reuters Baloch insurgents armed with automatic assault weapons stormed the Gwadar Port Authority complex in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on March 20, but security forces foiled the attack and claimed killing at least seven militants. The separatist Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is opposed to China’s…

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Bowlers “Dislocated Shoulders Because of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Were In Hospital”: Sanju Samson On Star Batter

March 20, 2024 admin

Along with the veterans, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be a big platform for the youngsters to shine too. Yashasvi Jaiswal is one player who will be closely watched. The left-handed batter is in tremendous form after a stellar Test series against England. Now, he will be seen in action for Rajasthan Royals….

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