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Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.......

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE:......

Woman becomes 1st Sikh to graduate from US military academy

Second Lieutenant Anmol Narang will create history by becoming the first observant Sikh to graduate from the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point on Saturday. United States......

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

The flowers are a national symbol of Japan, and the annual display draws huge crowds -- and the attention of social media users. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters Spring in Japan can only......

US bombers fly close to North Korea amid tensions

United States bombers flew off the east coast of North Korea in a show of strength carried out to demonstrate American military prowess amid escalated tensions between the two countries due to......

Hero Electric, Benling barred from all EV incentive schemes

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has debarred Hero Electric and Benling India, two defaulters under its flagship Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase-II......

As govt subsidy stops, 7 electric two-wheeler firms suffered over Rs 9,000 cr loss

Seven electric two-wheeler companies have suffered a cumulative loss of over Rs 9,000 crore on account of unpaid dues and loss of market after their subsidies were stopped last year, the Society of......

Electric two-wheeler registrations recover in July but very modestly

Even though electric two wheeler (e2W) companies saw a slight recovery in July of 12 per cent with 49,518 registrations — after a wash out in June because the government slashed the FAME 2......

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

New Delhi’s timing couldn’t have been worse, both for India’s fledgling electric vehicle (EV) sector and prospective electric bike buyers. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

Electric two-wheeler sales skid by a fourth

Stung by the government’s punitive action on electric two-wheelers, registrations in April fell by nearly a fourth to 62,581 from 82,292 in March, according to data from VAHAN. Photograph:......

Kalki's LOVELY Japanese holiday!

The gorgeous Kalki Koechlin is in Japan for a family wedding. While she is there, she takes the opportunity to explore this beautiful country. A Kalki rule... when she is in vacation mode,......

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Actor!

The 89th Academy Awards are around the corner, and in an annual feature, we shine a light on the nominees in the top categories. Here is an introduction to the five nominees for Best Actor --......

Review: Kung fu Tarantino-style

Shelies there amidst the carnage --battered, bloodied, broken.Ahand --holding a pristine white kerchief embossed with the name Bill --reaches out; gently, the hand brushes the blood off her face......

IOC reassures anxious Japan Olympics will be safe

IMAGE: International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach delivers an opening speech on a screen at a meeting of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, as Tokyo......

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

IMAGE: Children wearing face masks, following an outbreak of the coronavirus, are seen on a street in Tokyo. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Japan's confirmed coronavirus infections rose......

'Grandpa' Horner becomes oldest Grand Tour winner

American Chris Horner, nicknamed 'Grandpa' by his peers, created more than one landmark when he won the Tour of Spain on Sunday at the age of 41. Horner is the first rider from the United States to......

Ghei primed for Beijing Open defence

Defending champion Gaurav Ghei hopes to battle his way through the strong Japanese fieldand defend his title at the Pine Valley Beijing Open which tees off on Thursday. Ghei enjoyed his third......

Injured wrist costs Jeev title

An injured wrist brought misfortune to Jeev Milkha Singh. The ace Indian golfer fell short by a shot and missed out on the title at the Asahiryokuken Yomiuri Memorial 2006 golf tournament.Tatsu......

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