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China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the self-ruled island. Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control and Monday’s drills represent its fourth round of large-scale war games in just over two years. The United States said China’s actions were “unwarranted” and risk “escalation” as it called on Beijing to act with restraint. President Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, has been more outspoken than his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen in defending Taiwan’s sovereignty, angering Beijing, which calls him a “separatist”. Lai vowed on Monday to “protect democratic Taiwan and… Read More »China’s Military Encircles Taiwan, US Calls It “Unwarranted”

After the resounding defeat in the recent Haryana Assembly elections, Congress’ General Secretary and Haryana in-charge, Deepak Babaria, has offered to resign, taking moral responsibility for the party’s dismal showing. The offer comes amid internal party deliberations on the reasons behind the disastrous poll performance, which shattered Congress’s hopes of making a comeback after a decade in the Opposition and allowed the BJP to achieve a hat-trick of Assembly elections victory.  The BJP managed to defy anti-incumbency, securing a third consecutive term in Haryana, while the Congress was left scrambling for answers. The BJP’s electoral victory, their best-ever in the state, saw them win 48 seats – 11 more than the Congress – leaving little… Read More »Congress’ Haryana In-Charge Deepak Babaria Offers To Quit Over Disastrous Poll Performance

Global Handwashing Day is an international observance dedicated to promoting the importance of hand hygiene. Celebrated annually on October 15, it aims to raise awareness about the role handwashing plays in preventing diseases and saving lives. The day serves as a reminder that regular handwashing with soap is one of the most effective ways to prevent illnesses, such as diarrhoea and respiratory infections, especially among children. It encourages governments, schools, and communities to foster a culture of cleanliness and hygiene. Read on as we discuss the theme, significance, history of this day, and tips to ensure you wash your hands properly. Theme Every year, the Global Handwashing Partnership leads a worldwide day of action to… Read More »Global Handwashing Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance & Mistakes To Avoid When Washing Hands

Thieves with a conscience? In a strange event, in Bikaner’s Napasar town, police found an abandoned Scorpio car with its number plate missing. But what served as clues were the three handwritten notes that helped the police trace the vehicle to its original owner in Delhi’s Palam colony. The Scorpio had two notes stuck to the rear glass. One said, “This car has been stolen from Delhi’s Palam. Sorry.” The note also had the car number “DL 9 CA Z2937” written, a useful piece of information that helped the police find its original owners. Another note stuck alongside read: “I love my India”. The third note on the windscreen read: “This car has been stolen… Read More »“Sorry”, “I Love India”: Stolen Delhi SUV Found In Rajasthan With 3 Notes

The three men who shot dead politician Baba Siddique on Saturday threw chilli powder at the police constable who was guarding the former Maharashtra minister, sources said. Mr Siddique, a three-time MLA, was killed as he left his son, MLA Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Mumbai’s Bandra East on Saturday evening.  Among the three shooters, Gurmel Baljit Singh, 23, a resident of Haryana and 19-year-old Dharmaraj Kashyap of Uttar Pradesh have been arrested. The third shooter, Shivkumar Gautam from Uttar Pradesh, is still on the run. According to their plan, Singh and Kashyap were to shoot the 66-year-old NCP leader under the cover of a Dussehra procession and fireworks. However, after seeing the crowd of people and… Read More »Baba Siddique Shooters Threw Chilli Powder At Cop, Say Unaware Of Mastermind