Security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas at anti-coup protesters in Myanmar on Tuesday as demonstrators around the country defied a military ban on rallies.Also read: Myanmar shuts down Internet as thousands hit the streetsProtests erupted for a fourth straight day against last week’s coup to oust civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as international condemnation of the putsch grew.The rallies came despite a warning from the junta that it would take action against demonstrations that threatened “stability”, and a new ban on gatherings of more than five people.In Naypyidaw, the remote capital purpose-built by the previous military regime,…
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PM gets emotional while reminiscing about his close association with Leader of Opposition Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke down several times in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday while reminiscing about his close association with Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad whose term is coming to an end next week.The prime minister was participating in the farewell speech for Leader of Opposition Azad and three other members from Jammu and Kashmir — Nazir Ahmad Laway, Shamsher Singh Manhas, Mir Mohammad Fayaz — whose terms in the Upper House are coming to an end.Mr. Modi said it would be difficult for anyone to…
The move adds Clubhouse to thousands of websites and social media apps to which the ruling Communist Party blocks access in an effort to control what China’s public sees and reads. Chinese authorities are blocking access to Clubhouse, a social media app that allowed users in China to discuss sensitive topics with people abroad including Taiwan and treatment of the country’s Muslim minority.The move adds Clubhouse to thousands of websites and social media apps to which the ruling Communist Party blocks access in an effort to control what China’s public sees and reads.Service to users in China was interrupted at…
Australia also pulled out of series against West Indies, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and New Zealand since the pandemic started Cricket South Africa (CSA) have written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking redress following Australia’s withdrawal from a three-test tour of the country next month that will have potentially dire financial consequences for the host nation.Cricket Australia said the team would not travel on the advice of medical experts, despite South Africa’s government lifting a number COVID-19 restrictions and a sharp decrease in the number of cases in the country in recent weeks.CSA said its disappointment arose from the fact that…
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said that the farm loan waiver certificates will be distributed to farmers in a fortnight. He added that 1100, the CM integrated public grievance helpline number under the CM helpline management system, will be started in a week.The CM was speaking after kicking off his election campaign in Ranipet district on Tuesday morning. “This loan waiver will benefit more than 16 lakh farmers. So we are fulfilling whatever we have promised,” he said.Throughout his campaign in Ranipet, Mr. Palaniswami outlined the government’s achievements and took a dig at DMK president M.K. Stalin. Mr. Palaniswami said…
“I think in fairness to President Trump he was right to take a tougher approach to China. That was the right thing to do,” Tony Blinken said Former U.S. president Donald Trump was right to take a tougher approach on China, newly-appointed Secretary of State Tony Blinken has said, reiterating the Biden administration’s policy of engaging Beijing from a position of strength.Mr. Blinken, in an interview to CNN, commented on Mr. Trump’s tough approach on China, saying the way Mr. Trump went about it, in his judgment, was wrong across the board, but the basic principle was the right one.“I…
Several Indian American stand-up comedians recently participated in a virtual solidarity show for Mr. Faruqui A group of Indian-American stand-up comedians have come out in support of Munawar Faruqui, who was recently released from jail after 35 days in a case of allegedly hurting religious sentiments during one of his comedy shows.Mr. Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a BJP MLA’s son that objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Home Minister Amit Shah were passed during a comedy show at a cafe in Indore on New Year’s Day.He was released from the Indore…
“The Secretary-General continues to follow the situation in Myanmar closely and with grave concern,” spokesman for the Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said. Reiterating his concern over the situation in Myanmar, United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has been reaching out to regional leaders in Asia to call for collective and bilateral action to create conditions for the recent military coup in the country to be reversed, the UN chief’s spokesperson has said.Myanmar’s military last week toppled the government and seized power for one year, detaining top political figures, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi.The military accused Suu Kyi’s…
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday that the government will suspend all high-level political and military contact with Myanmar.Also read: The Hindu explains | Why did the Myanmar military stage a coup?New Zealand will also impose a travel ban on Myanmar’smilitary leaders, and ensure its aid programme to the country will not include projects that are delivered with, or benefit, the military government, Ms. Ardern said in a news conference.Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said in a separate statement that New Zealand does not recognise the legitimacy of the military-led government and called on the military to immediately…
Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent futures nearing $60 a barrel, boosted by supply cuts among key producers and hopes for further U.S. economic stimulus measures.Brent crude for April touched a high of $59.95 a barrel and was at $59.91 by 0431 GMT, up 57 cents, or 1%. Front-month prices last hit $60 on February 20, 2020. Saudi Arabia’s pledge of extra supply cuts in February and March on the back of reductions by other members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies is helping to support prices. You have reached your limit for free…