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China issues statement on ban on 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, expresses ‘serious concern’ and ‘opposes the move’ by Indian govt
India decided to ban 59 Chinese apps, including Tiktok, for engaging in subversive activities that posed a threat to country's sovereignty and integrity
India’s NGO sector vying for urgent attention: Action Agenda for NITI Aayog
This article outlines four issues along with suggestions can be considered by NITI Ayog to revitalize India’s NGOs Sector:
The significance of India banning 59 Chinese apps and the window of opportunity it presents
Decision of India to ban 59 Chinese apps has sent ripples across the world, with global media giants picking up the threads of a story that has just begun to develop.
Prasar Bharati may cut ties with PTI, here is why the public broadcaster is angry with the news agency
The PTI has found itself in quite a spot of bother after it provided platform to the Chinese ambassador to run their propaganda.
Indian Railways completes 200 long due projects during the Coronavirus Lockdown
Indian Railways takes the benefit of suspension of passenger train services during lockdown, completes 200 long-due projects
Union govt announces 100%-170% hike in salaries for employees involved in road construction in difficult and high-risk border areas
Hike in salaries ranges from 100% to 170%, which is aimed at checking the attrition level of staff posted in difficult terrains along the border
Prasar Bharti writes to PTI, to review relationship after the news agency provides a platform for China to run its propaganda
The Prasar Bharti is deeply anguished by news agency PTI's coverage and is considering withdrawing financial support.
Modi govt to draw list of countries to replace China in supplying critical components that cannot be manufactured locally
The Modi government has understood that the dependence on cheap Chinese imports cannot be substituted in a short span of time and thus looking for alternative markets such as South Korea, Japan, Taiwan for imports of certain products.
Union government brings cooperative banks under RBI control through an ordinance
The cabinet on Wednesday passed an ordinance to extend the Reserve Bank of India's supervision over the cooperative banks
Delhi: As per Union Home Ministry’s order, ITBP takes over Radha Soami Satsang Beas in Chattarpur, India’s largest COVID-19 care facility
ITBP took charge of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas COVID-19 centre in Chattarpur. It is India's largest single COVID care facility.