October unemployment rate shoots up slightly
byThe Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) reported an increase in October’s unemployment rate on November 2. Rate climbed to 6.98% from 6.67% in…
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India committed medical aid to 150 countries: PM Modi; RTI says 81
byWhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a United Nations forum that India has extended medical and other assistance to 150 counties during the pandemic,…
PM Modi denied Chinese incursions: What global press is reporting
byIn an all-party meeting called by the government on Friday to discuss the border dispute with China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that “no…
Anti-Chinese anger is surging in the wake of army casualties: NYT reports
byIndians are outraged over the loss of 20 soldiers in a brawl with Chinese troops at the disputed border. Angry crowds are smashing Chinese…
Nationalist leaders of China and India won’t deescalate: NYT reports
byXi Jinping and Narendra Modi, both share a jingoistic trait in their global outlook. Neither wants to risk losing face in a stand-off over…
India cracks down on Muslims under cover of coronavirus- Financial Times
bySince the anti-government protests and riots that happened this year, a number of Muslim activists and people who show dissatisfaction with the government have…
White House unfollows Indian PM Modi on Twitter, clarifies later
byNews: On Tuesday night, White House decided to unfollow the only world leader that it had been following on micro-blogging platform Twitter – Indian…