Furious over Nancy Pelosi’s visit, China hits Taiwan with trade curbs

Beijing, August 3 Furious over the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s high-profile visit to Taipei, the first by a top American official in 25 years, China on Wednesday announced punitive measures on outfits seeking “Taiwan independence”, banned imports of some Taiwanese food products and suspended the export of natural sand….

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann gives nod for reducing the number of PPSC members from existing 10 to 5

Chandigarh, August 3 As an austerity measure, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved reduction of members of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) from existing 10 to 5. Giving details, the Chief Minister said that at present there are 10 members the salaries, perks and other emoluments of…

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80 men arrested for gangraping 8 models shooting a music video in South Africa

Johannesburg, August 3 More than 80 men suspected of the gangrapes of eight women and the armed robbery of a video production crew in the South African town of Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg, appeared in court on. The men were arrested at an abandoned mining site following the rapes and…

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8-year-old boy, man vanish with ‘unattended Rs 35 lakh cash bag’ from SBI branch in Patiala

Aman Sood Patiala, August 3 An unknown man and a child allegedly escaped with Rs 35 lakh from State Bank of India branch at Shera Wala Gate. Police officials are on the spot to identify the accused. Bank officials said that the incident happened when the bank employees and…

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Haryana Congress leader Kuldeep Bishnoi resigns as MLA, wants his son to contest

Bhartesh Thakur Chandigarh, August 3 Congress MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi on Wednesday resigned from the Haryana Assembly, a day before he joins the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Bishnoi submitted his resignation to Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta. He said that he wanted his son Bhavya to contest the elections,…

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Rajya Sabha Chairman Naidu turns down notice to discuss imposition of GST on Golden Temple ‘serais’

New Delhi, August 3 Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday turned down a notice under Rule 267 given by AAP member Raghav Chadha for suspension of business of the House to discuss the issue of the imposition of 12 per cent GST on “serais” (inns) around the Golden Temple…

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‘Tussi changa bolya hai, aapko abhinandan’: Venkaiah Naidu to Punjab MP Seechewal on his first Rajya Sabha intervention

New Delhi, August 2 Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday spoke in Punjab while congratulating Punjab MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal who made his first zero hour reference in the upper house. “Tussi changa bolaya hai…aapko abhinandan,” said Naidu after Seechewal flagged the problem of incessant water logging…

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Contrary to Pak military’s report, BRAS claims responsibility for downing helicopter in Balochistan

Islamabad, August 3 Contrary to the Pakistani military’s narration, Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS) – an umbrella organisation of Baloch armed groups, claimed the responsibility for targeting and downing the military helicopter in the mountainous areas of Windar and Noorani in Balochistan. Earlier on Tuesday, the wreckage of military helicopter…

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Nancy Pelosi addresses Taiwan parliament in visit condemned by China

Taipei, August 3 US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed Taiwan’s parliament on Wednesday and was due to meet with its president as well as human rights activists during a visit to the island that has infuriated Beijing. China condemned the highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years…

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Explainer: Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China’s angry

Washington, August 3When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan on an Air Force passenger jet Tuesday, she became the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island.China announced military maneuvers in retaliation, even as Taiwanese officials welcomed her and she headed to her hotel.The reason her…

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Deep Nexus: Illegal mining scars Aravalli tail-end, flattens several hillocks in Faridabad

Bijendra Ahlawat Faridabad, August 2 Deep gorges, craters and flattening of several hills and hillocks of the Aravalli range have scarred the tail-end of the oldest mountain chain irreparably as illegal mining goes on with impunity despite a ban. Read more stories about illegal mining Unlike Nuh where…

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Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, defies Beijing

Taipei, August 2 US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night despite threats from Beijing of serious consequences, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years. Voices support The visit honours America’s commitment to supporting Taiwan’s…

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After Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s assurance, farmer unions call off ‘chakka jam’

Chandigarh, August 2Farmer unions in Punjab have called off their ‘chakka jam’ agitation, scheduled for Wednesday, after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured to amicably resolve all issues related to the agriculture sector.The decision to call off the agitation was taken after a marathon meeting of leaders of 16 farmer…

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