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Lost: Here’s where you can watch all six seasons of supernatural series All six seasons of the supernatural series “Lost” are now streaming on Netflix in the U.S. This follows a deal between Netflix and Disney, making “Lost” available on both Netflix and Hulu.
02 Jul, 2024, 02.25 AM ISTIndian Navy participates in RIMPAC naval exercise The exercise will witness the participation of an aircraft carrier battle group, submarines, maritime reconnaissance aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted surface ships and also an amphibious force landing operations, Commander Madhwa...
29 Jun, 2024, 07.28 PM ISTWhy will NASA pay SpaceX $843 million to plunge ISS into Pacific Ocean? Will it not burn up while making re-entry to Earth? National Aeronautics and Space Agency has asked Elon Musk-owned company SpaceX to develop the ‘US Deorbit Vehicle’ that will lead the US sections of the ISS to its death when its time is over. But why? It could leave it to burn up while making re-en...
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Bangladesh key part of India's SAGAR doctrine, Indo-Pacific vision: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has emphasized the significance of Bangladesh in India's strategic plans for regional cooperation and security. He stated that Bangladesh is crucial for India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) doctrin...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.33 AM ISTIndia, Bangladesh reiterate commitment to free, open, inclusive, secure and rules-based Indo-Pacific India and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. They will co-lead the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). The joint statement from Pr...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.32 AM ISTIndia, Russia prepare to sign military logistics pact soon The pact will streamline procedures for Russian and Indian military units participating in joint exercises, ensuring seamless operations, sources said. It may also enhance a collective Eurasian security framework amid rising geopolitical tensions an...
22 Jun, 2024, 10.45 PM ISTIndia, Bangladesh agree to start talks on comprehensive trade pact India and Bangladesh have agreed to begin negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced after talks with Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina. Modi emphasized that Bangladesh is India's largest dev...
22 Jun, 2024, 02.54 PM ISTIndia-France-Australia trilateral identifies new proposals to expand Indo-Pacific partnership The Indian side was led by Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Europe West) and Paramita Tripathi, Joint Secretary (Oceania and Indo-Pacific), while the French side was led by Benoît Guidée, Director (Asia and Oceania), Ministry of Foreign Affairs a...
20 Jun, 2024, 08.57 PM ISTChina competes for influence in the South Pacific The South Pacific, dotted with small and vulnerable island states, has become a battleground for influence between China and the traditional benefactors of Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.
19 Jun, 2024, 11.59 AM ISTStratolaunch achieves separation of hypersonic vehicle from the Roc Carrier Plane The company has achieved the successful separation of its hypersonic vehicle from the Roc Carrier plane. The preparations for this test was carried out in May and has boosted the business prospects of the company.
12 Jun, 2024, 09.35 PM ISTChina Coast Guard rules the waves and waives the rules China intimidated Taiwan yet again with its large-scale Joint Sword-2024A exercise on 23-24 May. This saw People's Liberation Army (PLA) and CCG assets surround Taiwan and its outlying islands, underscoring the threat of a future Chinese quarantine ...
11 Jun, 2024, 10.39 AM ISTWhat looming La Nina means for global temperatures El Nino, the natural weather phenomenon that contributed to 2023 being the hottest year on record, has recently subsided, paving the way for its opposing, cooling La Nina phase to begin. - La Nina - La Nina sees the eastern Pacific Ocean cool for a ...
03 Jun, 2024, 03.25 PM ISTUS trying to build Asia-Pacific version of NATO: Chinese defence official A Chinese defense official criticizes the US' attempt to build an Asia-Pacific version of NATO through its Indo-Pacific strategy, calling it doomed to fail due to selfish geopolitical interests.
02 Jun, 2024, 10.16 AM ISTIndia’s expanding defence ties in Indo-Pacific region to increase Sino-Indian competition The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) highlighted India's expanding defence role and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, which could further intensify the competitive nature of India-China relations. India's focus on being a p...
31 May, 2024, 08.11 PM ISTRussia plans to open sea terminal for LPG exports to Asia by 2025-end, sources say Russia and China are set to open the first LPG terminal on Russia's Pacific coast by the end of 2025, facilitating LPG exports to China and other Asian countries.
22 May, 2024, 06.28 PM ISTWorld in grip of new major coral bleaching event, reefs at risk The consequences of coral bleaching are far-reaching, affecting not only the health of oceans but also the livelihoods of people, food security, and local economies.
15 Apr, 2024, 09.41 PM ISTView: Whether visiting Stonehenge or Easter Island, everybody must get stoned The stones at Stonehenge hail from different parts of Britain and evoke similar questions. As with the pyramids, countless experiments have been conducted to recreate their construction. With the definitive answer elusive, an entire infrastructure t...
13 Apr, 2024, 11.00 PM ISTOne dead, over 50 injured after powerful earthquake jolts Taiwan 1 dead, 50 injured in Taiwan's 7.2-magnitude quake. Tsunami alerts downgraded. Philippines issues warning. Boat safety urged. Flights diverted, staff evacuated at airports due to earthquake and tsunami concerns.
03 Apr, 2024, 11.16 AM ISTJaishankar in Seoul: India pitches for maritime security partnership with S Korea The suggestions were put forward by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his address at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy in Seoul on Tuesday. Jaishankar met the South Korean NSA and its Trade Minister on day one of his two-day trip.
06 Mar, 2024, 07.45 AM ISTIndian Navy ensuring no country suppresses our friendly nations in Indo-Pacific region: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Indian Navy has ensured that no country with its overwhelming economic and military power can suppress India's friendly countries in the Indo-Pacific region. Due to the Navy's readiness, India is fu...
05 Mar, 2024, 03.54 PM IST