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October 2, 2020 2:12 PM

Nepal: Indian Embassy celebrates 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

In Nepal, the Embassy of India celebrated the 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra paid floral tribute to Bapu at his statue situated in the Embassy premises in Kathmandu.<br />''<br />''The Embassy o...

September 30, 2020 4:38 PM

Japan's Defence Ministry seeks record budget amid regional threat

Japan's Defence Ministry is seeking a record-high budget of nearly 5.5 trillion yen ($55 billion) for fiscal 2021. The move is to fund more purchases of costly American stealth fighters and expand its capability to counter possible threats in both cyber and outer space.<br />&apos...

September 30, 2020 2:33 PM

5.9 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Taiwan

An earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan today, swaying buildings in Taipei, the capital.<br />'' <br />''Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said, the magnitude was 5.9 on the Richter scale and the quake struck at a depth of 106 kilo...

September 30, 2020 9:50 AM

S Korea puts virus curbs in place ahead of Chuseok holidays

South Korea has put in place strengthened virus curbs till October 11, ahead of the three-day Chuseok holiday which starts tomorrow. The holiday period will extend till October 11 when combined with another three-day break from Oct. 9 to 11 for Hangeul Day, which celebrates the Korean alphabet. The ...

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