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PHOTOS | Health workers across country take part in mock drills amid China Covid surge

Many hospitals across the country held mock drills on Tuesday to check the preparedness of health facilities to deal with any spurt in COVID-19 cases, with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya saying it was important to gauge the operational readiness of equipment and human resources.

published on : 27th December 2022
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PHOTOS | China eases rules but maintains 'zero-COVID' strategy amid fresh cases, anti-govt protests

The protests against COVID-19 lockdowns have spread to Beijing even as China reported close to 40,000 coronavirus cases on Monday as authorities scrambled to contain the fresh surge in infections.

published on : 28th November 2022
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Advancing Indian jawans, badly hurt PLA soldier: China releases footage of Galwan Valley faceoff, accepts casualties

The Chinese state media has released footages of the Galwan Valley clashes between the Indian Army and PLA in June 2020 -- shortly after accepting they lost four men in the violent faceoff.

published on : 19th February 2021
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In a 'stern message to the world', Rafale Jets officially inducted into IAF

A traditional 'sarva dharma puja', a ceremonial 'water cannon salute' to the Rafale jets and an aerial display marked the their induction into the 17 Squadron of the IAF.

published on : 10th September 2020
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Infographics: Impact of coronavirus on Hajj, international travel & global economy

Analysts have warned that the pathogen's economic impact could reach the level of 2008 financial crisis.

published on : 28th February 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Precautions you need to take while travelling

With the novel coronavirus leading to 490 fatalities in China, people need to be extra cautious while making their travel plans, be it an international conference abroad or a vacation.

published on : 29th January 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: How bad is the scene in China? Maybe these pictures will tell...

The fears of a novel coronavirus epidemic are fast spreading. Should the world really be scared about the outbreak? Also, what exactly is going on China? Maybe these 7 images will let you understand the situation on the ground.

published on : 24th January 2020
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IN PHOTOS: PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping take a trip across Mamallapuram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping toured the seaside town of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu ahead of their informal summit. Dressed in a traditional Tamil ‘veshti’ (dhoti), angavastram (a shawl), and a shirt, the Prime Minister took the Chinese premier aroud the historic shore temples.

published on : 11th October 2019
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China celebrates 70th National Day, puts military strength on display

China marks October 1 as National Day to celebrate the Communist rule in the country. This year marked 70 years since the founding of People's Republic of China which they celebrated with a grand military parade. Here is a look. 

published on : 1st October 2019
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Violence grips Hong Kong as police attack pro-democracy protestors

The clashes have ratcheted up fears that the city's feared triad gangs are wading into the political conflict.

published on : 22nd July 2019
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Tiananmen Square massacre 31st anniversary: Remembering the bloody military crackdown that killed thousands

China went into customary lockdown Tuesday for the 30th anniversary of the bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, a telling reminder of the ruling Communist Party's emphasis in the ensuing three decades since on stability above all.

published on : 4th June 2019
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China welcomes Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing on Friday

published on : 3rd November 2018
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Melting glacier in China draws tourists, climate worries

Third Pole glaciers are vital to billions of people from Vietnam to Afghanistan. Asia's 10 largest rivers - including the Yangtze, Yellow, Mekong, and Ganges - are fed by seasonal melting

published on : 23rd October 2018
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In Pictures: World Population Day 2018

In 1989, the United Nations established July 11 as World Population Day. The theme for this year is 'Family Planning is a Human Right.'

published on : 11th July 2018
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How the North Korean missile launch is affecting the world   

North Korea has threatened the world nations by conducting three nuclear tests, and recently a fourth one, amid tensions over fresh US sanctions and UN moves to censure Pyongyang for its human rights violations.

published on : 12th August 2017
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 Massive earthquake of 6.5-magnitude hits China

At least 12 people were killed when a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern China.

published on : 9th August 2017