The worst two mistakes a military can make are to&nbsp;send unarmed troops to the border, and&nbsp;start a war when you cannot afford one.

So, can china afford an all-out war with India? The answer would be 'no'.

The major reason being that military deployment is a big challenge for China right now as it is already engaged in one too many fronts.

Another reason would be that the country is already fighting its internal war, and China cannot afford to fire right now as there is already too much global heat against it.

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Military deployment

What a country needs during a war is to quickly round up its forces at the frontline, and this is the last thing China can do right now.

China is fighting fires at several fronts&nbsp;as we speak. Its ground forces, &nbsp;its navy, its war planes are all engaged.

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On one hand, Chinese fighter jets are busy intruding into Taiwan's airspace, fighting a proxy war of unification.

On the other hand,China&nbsp;also has its&nbsp;ships at the South China sea, trying to fortify its claim over the water and its islands. In the South China sea alone, Beijing is currently engaged with six countries --&nbsp;Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia.

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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is creating artificial islands and carrying out exercises here.

Not just this, China is also in bad water with Japan right now, as Beijing's ships recently entered the Japanese water -- making Japan the seventh country to be at crossroads with China at the waters alone.

Then there is Hong Kong, and its ongoing pro-democracy movement. Striking a war with India right now will mean compromising on its surveillance in Hong Kong. The last thing Beijing wants is an uprising there.

Internal conflicts

China already has its plates full at home. There are one too many theatres of conflict.

China is still fighting to legitimise its claims on Tibet. It is also advocating for reunification of outer Mongolia. In addition to this, Chinese troops&nbsp;are engaged in the prosecution of Uighurs in Xinjiang.

And as we speak, they are fighting the second wave of coronavirus in Beijing.

Can China leave all these fronts and move to Sino-India border?

Budgetary issues

Let's say, hypothetically, the Chinese troops do abandon these posts and head to Ladakh, the question that arises then is that will the Chinese government be able to fund a war right now?

China's GDP stood at 20.65 trillion Yuan (2.91 trillion dollars) in the first quarter of 2020. Their GDP was down 6.9 per cent year-on-year.

It is not just the GDP that has observed a decline; China's relations with other countries, too, have observed a decline as industries are moving out of China.

Its manufacturing has slipped, and so has demand. There is a 8.5 per cent decline in imports.

The coronavirus has hammered the Chinese economy, and as a result, people are out of jobs and struggling to make ends meet.

The last thing China needs right now&nbsp;is a war. Too bad that Beijing, however, is already fighting one.

Trade war

China is in trade war with the United States. Although,&nbsp;it is economically at war with Australia too.

According to reports, the trade war with US cost&nbsp;China 35 billion dollars in the first half of 2019 alone. Among the hardest-hit sectors were computers and office machinery.

Fighting India would mean losing out on Indian markets, and losing over 74.72 billion dollars from exports alone.

Another major reason China cannot afford to go to war with India right now is its lack of allies presently, excluding the debt-ridden Pakistan, or humble Nepal.

India, on the other hand, has the support of the world's leading powers -- diplomatically and militarily.

If China fires a shot at Ladakh, it will be abushed from all fronts and its economy will tank.

China faces the danger of being&nbsp;diplomatically isolated, and there is a chance the Chinese leadership will not survive this blow.

The worst two mistakes a military can make are to send unarmed troops to the border, and start a war when you cannot afford one. So, can china afford an all-out war with India?

The worst two mistakes a military can make are to send unarmed troops to the border, and start a war when you cannot afford one. So, can china afford an all-out war with India? The answer would be 'no'. The major reason being that military deployment is a big challenge for China right now as it is already engaged in one too many fronts. Another reason would be that the country is already fighting its internal war, and China cannot afford to fire right now as there is already too much global heat against it. Also watch| There is not much clarity on outcome of talks between India and China Military deployment What a country needs during a war is to quickly round up its forces at the frontline, and this is the last thing China can do right now. China is fighting fires at several fronts as we speak. Its ground forces, its navy, its war planes are all engaged. On one hand, Chinese fighter jets are busy intruding into Taiwan's airspace, fighting a proxy war of unification. On the other hand,China also has its ships at the South China sea, trying to fortify its claim over the water and its islands. In the South China sea alone, Beijing is currently engaged with six countries -- Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. Also read| China's claims over Galwan Valley 'exaggerated and untenable': India The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is creating artificial islands and carrying out exercises here. Not just this, China is also in bad water with Japan right now, as Beijing's ships recently entered the Japanese water -- making Japan the seventh country to be at crossroads with China at the waters alone. Then there is Hong Kong, and its ongoing pro-democracy movement. Striking a war with India right now will mean compromising on its surveillance in Hong Kong. The last thing Beijing wants is an uprising there. Internal conflicts China already has its plates full at home. There are one too many theatres of conflict. China is still fighting to legitimise its claims on Tibet. It is also advocating for reunification of outer Mongolia. In addition to this, Chinese troops are engaged in the prosecution of Uighurs in Xinjiang. And as we speak, they are fighting the second wave of coronavirus in Beijing. Can China leave all these fronts and move to Sino-India border? Budgetary issues Let's say, hypothetically, the Chinese troops do abandon these posts and head to Ladakh, the question that arises then is that will the Chinese government be able to fund a war right now? China's GDP stood at 20.65 trillion Yuan (2.91 trillion dollars) in the first quarter of 2020. Their GDP was down 6.9 per cent year-on-year. It is not just the GDP that has observed a decline; China's relations with other countries, too, have observed a decline as industries are moving out of China. Its manufacturing has slipped, and so has demand. There is a 8.5 per cent decline in imports. The coronavirus has hammered the Chinese economy, and as a result, people are out of jobs and struggling to make ends meet. The last thing China needs right now is a war. Too bad that Beijing, however, is already fighting one. Trade war China is in trade war with the United States. Although, it is economically at war with Australia too. According to reports, the trade war with US cost China 35 billion dollars in the first half of 2019 alone. Among the hardest-hit sectors were computers and office machinery. Fighting India would mean losing out on Indian markets, and losing over 74.72 billion dollars from exports alone. Another major reason China cannot afford to go to war with India right now is its lack of allies presently, excluding the debt-ridden Pakistan, or humble Nepal. India, on the other hand, has the support of the world's leading powers -- diplomatically and militarily. If China fires a shot at Ladakh, it will be abushed from all fronts and its economy will tank. China faces the danger of being diplomatically isolated, and there is a chance the Chinese leadership will not survive this blow.

Lack of allies, funds and resources: why China cannot afford a War right now

Google's Area 120 has launched a new app called Keen, which, the internet believes, is just like Pinterest, but only a little more complicated.

Area 120 is Google's team&nbsp;that is responsible for&nbsp;experimental projects.

Keen helps you gather more information about whatever you are passionate about, and it helps you find like-minded people.

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Once on the app, the user can create 'keens' about any topic that he/she wants to know more about, or want to share information about. After creating a keen, the publisher can add information in form of pictures, videos, text or links.

There's also a feature called 'gems' that allows you to mark the information that you found to be particularly helpful.

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Just like Pinterest, Keen, too, lets you add friends on the app. It provides you the option of sharing your 'keen' with the world or keep it private, and also allows you to follow people with similar interests.

However, considering this is a Google product, your search history, within the app, will play a major role in assisting the AI behind the app in compiling a history-based showcase of products.

The search and&nbsp;machine learning technologies are powering this system, which will able the app to&nbsp;recommend related content, on the basis of users'&nbsp;saved items.

"Keen isn't intended to be a place to spend endless hours browsing. Instead, it's a home for your interests: a place to grow them, share them with loved ones and find things that will help in making this precious life count," Google said about the app.

Google's Area 120 has launched a new app called Keen, which, the internet believes, is just like Pinterest, but only a little more complicated. Area 120 is Google's team that is responsible for experimental projects.

Google's Area 120 has launched a new app called Keen, which, the internet believes, is just like Pinterest, but only a little more complicated. Area 120 is Google's team that is responsible for experimental projects. Keen helps you gather more information about whatever you are passionate about, and it helps you find like-minded people. Also read: To boost racial equity, Google pledges $175 million to support black-owned businesses Once on the app, the user can create 'keens' about any topic that he/she wants to know more about, or want to share information about. After creating a keen, the publisher can add information in form of pictures, videos, text or links. There's also a feature called 'gems' that allows you to mark the information that you found to be particularly helpful. Also read: UK abandons contact tracing app; switches to Apple and Google model Just like Pinterest, Keen, too, lets you add friends on the app. It provides you the option of sharing your 'keen' with the world or keep it private, and also allows you to follow people with similar interests. However, considering this is a Google product, your search history, within the app, will play a major role in assisting the AI behind the app in compiling a history-based showcase of products. The search and machine learning technologies are powering this system, which will able the app to recommend related content, on the basis of users' saved items. "Keen isn't intended to be a place to spend endless hours browsing. Instead, it's a home for your interests: a place to grow them, share them with loved ones and find things that will help in making this precious life count," Google said about the app.

Google launches experimental app 'Keen' resembling Pinterest

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"My biggest risk is that we don’t win lawsuits," Trump told Politico in an interview, conducted on Thursday.&nbsp;

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Putin made the appeal in an article in English published late on Thursday in American international affairs magazine The National Interest.

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The comments came after Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a "sophisticated state-based actor" had spent months trying to hack all levels of the government, political bodies, essential service providers and operators of critical infrastructure.

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The brief statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian came a day after the Indian Army said that all Indian soldiers involved in the clashes with the Chinese army at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night have been accounted for.

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The officials believe that the reason behind this might be circumstances or the neighbourhoods the said communities live in.

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With the latest figures, the death toll stands at 118,381 out of 2,187,876 overall cases in the US, which is the hardest-hit by the pandemic.

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The takedown on Thursday came amid increasing pressure on Facebook from civil rights leaders, Democratic politicians, and the company’s own employees to take a stronger stance against the president’s ugly and at times violent and hateful rhetoric on the platform, though it is not the first time that Facebook has removed Trump campaign ads for violating policies.

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The COVID-19 Contact Confirming Application, or COCOA, was created by the Health Ministry using technology developed by Apple and Google.

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The tweet showed a video with two children, one Black and one White, on a sidewalk.

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Bolton 'is spreading a number of lies, fully-spun half-truths and outright falsehoods', Pompeo said .

Trump says mail-in voting is top threat to his re-election "My biggest risk is that we don’t win lawsuits," Trump told Politico in an interview, conducted on Thursday.

Trump says mail-in voting is top threat to his re-election "My biggest risk is that we don’t win lawsuits," Trump told Politico in an interview, conducted on Thursday. Putin pushes idea of Russian-backed summit to stabilise world Putin made the appeal in an article in English published late on Thursday in American international affairs magazine The National Interest. Australia sees China as main suspect in state-based cyberattacks, says report The comments came after Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a "sophisticated state-based actor" had spent months trying to hack all levels of the government, political bodies, essential service providers and operators of critical infrastructure. China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldiers The brief statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian came a day after the Indian Army said that all Indian soldiers involved in the clashes with the Chinese army at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night have been accounted for. COVID 19: Mortality rate higher in Asian and Black community in UK The officials believe that the reason behind this might be circumstances or the neighbourhoods the said communities live in. US: Nearly 700 died from coronavirus in last 24 hours With the latest figures, the death toll stands at 118,381 out of 2,187,876 overall cases in the US, which is the hardest-hit by the pandemic. Facebook takes down Trump ads for violating its policy against 'organised hate' The takedown on Thursday came amid increasing pressure on Facebook from civil rights leaders, Democratic politicians, and the company’s own employees to take a stronger stance against the president’s ugly and at times violent and hateful rhetoric on the platform, though it is not the first time that Facebook has removed Trump campaign ads for violating policies. Japan launches coronavirus contact app, reopens remaining businesses The COVID-19 Contact Confirming Application, or COCOA, was created by the Health Ministry using technology developed by Apple and Google. Twitter labels Trump tweet about 'racist baby' as 'manipulated' The tweet showed a video with two children, one Black and one White, on a sidewalk. 'Lies' by a 'traitor': Mike Pompeo lambasts John Bolton for new book Bolton 'is spreading a number of lies, fully-spun half-truths and outright falsehoods', Pompeo said .

Top 10 world news today: Facebook removes Trump ads, Pompeo calls Bolton traitor and more

As 'Black lives matter' movement took over the world, a lot of companies had to rethink their campaigns and company policies, to be morally correct towards the Afican-American community.

Following the same process, Johnson &amp; Johnson, a medical consumer goods company, has decided to stop the production and sale of skim whitening creams.

These products, as reported by Johnson &amp; Johnson, are more popular in Asia and the Middle East.

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In India, products from Johnson &amp; Johnson's range 'Clean &amp; Clear Fairness' are very popular.&nbsp;News that it would pull its Neutrogena Fine Fairness line, available in Asia and the Middle East, was reported earlier this month.

The company&nbsp;had been facing heat about their products and was being blamed for promoting racial inequality through their products. Clearing the air, a spokesperson said,&nbsp;"Conversations over the past few weeks highlighted that some product names or claims on our dark spot reducer products represent fairness or white as better than your own unique skin tone. This was never our intention – healthy skin is beautiful skin."

However, the products will be on shelves till stocks last, the company said.

As 'Black lives matter' movement took over the world, a lot of companies had to rethink their campaigns and company policies, to be morally correct towards the Afican-American community.

As 'Black lives matter' movement took over the world, a lot of companies had to rethink their campaigns and company policies, to be morally correct towards the Afican-American community. Following the same process, Johnson & Johnson, a medical consumer goods company, has decided to stop the production and sale of skim whitening creams. These products, as reported by Johnson & Johnson, are more popular in Asia and the Middle East. Also read| Atlanta police shooting: Donald Trump defends officer who shot victim In India, products from Johnson & Johnson's range 'Clean & Clear Fairness' are very popular. News that it would pull its Neutrogena Fine Fairness line, available in Asia and the Middle East, was reported earlier this month. The company had been facing heat about their products and was being blamed for promoting racial inequality through their products. Clearing the air, a spokesperson said, "Conversations over the past few weeks highlighted that some product names or claims on our dark spot reducer products represent fairness or white as better than your own unique skin tone. This was never our intention – healthy skin is beautiful skin." However, the products will be on shelves till stocks last, the company said.

Healthy skin is beautiful skin: Johnson & Johnson stops sale of skin whitening creams

&nbsp;Britain's statistics office on Friday released figures that highlights the increased risk that the Asian and Black community face in the country during the pandemic.

According to the data, the death rate from the novel coronavirus&nbsp;in England and Wales is higher among people who identify as Muslims, Jews, Hindus or Sikh, when compared to people who identify as&nbsp;Christians or those with no stated religion.

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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysed data from the start of March&nbsp;until May 15 to check the mortality rate pattern and analysed that the&nbsp;mortality rate among Muslims was higher than any other group. The Muslim community is followed by the Jewish, Hindu and/or Sikh communities.

Explaining that the reason behind this might be circumstances or the neighbourhoods the said communities live in, the report stated, "With ethnicity included, (this) demonstrates that a substantial part of the difference in mortality...between religious groups is explained by the different circumstances in which members of these groups are known to live; for example, living in areas with higher levels of socio-economic deprivation and differences in ethnic makeup."

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"However, after adjusting for the above, Jewish males are at twice the risk of Christian males, and Jewish women are also at higher risk," said Nick Stripe, Head of Life Events at the ONS.

The mortality rate among Muslim men was 98.9 deaths per 100,000 and 98.2 deaths per 100,000 for women. For those who said they had no religion, as recorded in 2011 Britain census, the figure was 80.7 deaths per 100,000 males and 47.9 deaths per 100,000 females.

The research also pointed out that black men were at&nbsp;255.7 per 100,000 compared to a rate of 87 deaths per 100,000 white males, and black women were 119.8 per&nbsp;100,000 for black women whereas white women's mortality rate is&nbsp;52 per 100,000.

"Significant differences also remain for Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian men," Stripe said.

However, ONS has also stated that more research needs to be done on this to study the causes and effects on the mentioned communities in the pandemic.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Britain's statistics office on Friday released figures that highlights the increased risk that the Asian and Black community face in the country during the pandemic.

Britain's statistics office on Friday released figures that highlights the increased risk that the Asian and Black community face in the country during the pandemic. According to the data, the death rate from the novel coronavirus in England and Wales is higher among people who identify as Muslims, Jews, Hindus or Sikh, when compared to people who identify as Christians or those with no stated religion. Also read: Queen Elizabeth thanks businesses worldwide for being considerate during COVID The Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysed data from the start of March until May 15 to check the mortality rate pattern and analysed that the mortality rate among Muslims was higher than any other group. The Muslim community is followed by the Jewish, Hindu and/or Sikh communities. Explaining that the reason behind this might be circumstances or the neighbourhoods the said communities live in, the report stated, "With ethnicity included, (this) demonstrates that a substantial part of the difference in mortality...between religious groups is explained by the different circumstances in which members of these groups are known to live; for example, living in areas with higher levels of socio-economic deprivation and differences in ethnic makeup." Also read| Lawmakers think UK may suspend wage-pension link to uplift economy; government denies "However, after adjusting for the above, Jewish males are at twice the risk of Christian males, and Jewish women are also at higher risk," said Nick Stripe, Head of Life Events at the ONS. The mortality rate among Muslim men was 98.9 deaths per 100,000 and 98.2 deaths per 100,000 for women. For those who said they had no religion, as recorded in 2011 Britain census, the figure was 80.7 deaths per 100,000 males and 47.9 deaths per 100,000 females. The research also pointed out that black men were at 255.7 per 100,000 compared to a rate of 87 deaths per 100,000 white males, and black women were 119.8 per 100,000 for black women whereas white women's mortality rate is 52 per 100,000. "Significant differences also remain for Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian men," Stripe said. However, ONS has also stated that more research needs to be done on this to study the causes and effects on the mentioned communities in the pandemic. (With inputs from Reuters)

COVID 19: Mortality rate higher in Asian and Black community in UK

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As the UK reopened its economy, a lot of businesses, big or small,&nbsp;are trying to make up for the loss that they suffered due to the extended lockdown initiated to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.

Appreciating the businesses for their cooperation, understanding and efforts during and after the lockdown, Queen Elizabeth thanked&nbsp;Britain's Queen Elizabeth thanked the businesses on Friday.

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"As many organisations around the country are reopening, I send my warmest best wishes and support to business communities throughout the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and across the world," the Queen said in a message to the British Chambers of Commerce.

"At a time of great difficulty for many, it is heart-warming to see the civic response and generosity of so many businesses, small and large, to the challenges posed, whether supporting the health sector or vulnerable communities."

The businesses across the globe have been suffering loss due to the lockdown. However, as the retail industry reopened in the UK, the sales did observe a significant jump which has given a hope to the economists and the business owners.

"I wish all businesses every success in their endeavours in the weeks and months ahead," she said.

As the UK reopened its economy, a lot of businesses, big or small, are trying to make up for the loss that they suffered due to the extended lockdown initiated to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.

As the UK reopened its economy, a lot of businesses, big or small, are trying to make up for the loss that they suffered due to the extended lockdown initiated to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. Appreciating the businesses for their cooperation, understanding and efforts during and after the lockdown, Queen Elizabeth thanked Britain's Queen Elizabeth thanked the businesses on Friday. Also read| Lawmakers think UK may suspend wage-pension link to uplift economy; government denies "As many organisations around the country are reopening, I send my warmest best wishes and support to business communities throughout the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and across the world," the Queen said in a message to the British Chambers of Commerce. "At a time of great difficulty for many, it is heart-warming to see the civic response and generosity of so many businesses, small and large, to the challenges posed, whether supporting the health sector or vulnerable communities." The businesses across the globe have been suffering loss due to the lockdown. However, as the retail industry reopened in the UK, the sales did observe a significant jump which has given a hope to the economists and the business owners. "I wish all businesses every success in their endeavours in the weeks and months ahead," she said.

Queen Elizabeth thanks businesses worldwide for being considerate during COVID

As the UK reopened its economy post coronavirus lockdown, the county is struggling to lift up its economy that has suffered huge losses due to the lockdown.

In order to bring the economy back on track, the government might have to make some cuts. Although there hasn't been an official word from the British government yet, local media has reported that&nbsp;the government might have to temporarily break the link between wage growth and annual increases in old-age pensions, a senior legislator said on Friday.

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Following the 'triple lock' system, set up in 2010,&nbsp;Britain's state pension has seen a rise by whichever is higher of consumer price inflation, average earnings growth or 2.5 per cent.

However, this time that might not be the case, which is in direct contrast to the expected sharp increase in wage growth next year, after the end of job retention scheme started by the UK government this year to help people during the pandemic.

"A way forward might be to temporarily suspend the wages element of the lock," Mel Stride, chair of parliament's Treasury Committee, said. "This might not entirely conform to the Conservative Party manifesto, but I think most people would recognise that a potential double-digit percentage increase is unrealistic."

However, the government has, till now, denied any such possibility.

(With inputs from Reuters)

As the UK reopened its economy post coronavirus lockdown, the county is struggling to lift up its economy that has suffered huge losses due to the lockdown. In order to bring the economy back on track, the government might have to make some cuts.

As the UK reopened its economy post coronavirus lockdown, the county is struggling to lift up its economy that has suffered huge losses due to the lockdown. In order to bring the economy back on track, the government might have to make some cuts. Although there hasn't been an official word from the British government yet, local media has reported that the government might have to temporarily break the link between wage growth and annual increases in old-age pensions, a senior legislator said on Friday. Also watch| Health care workers protest for better wages in France: Over 18,000 people demonstrate Following the 'triple lock' system, set up in 2010, Britain's state pension has seen a rise by whichever is higher of consumer price inflation, average earnings growth or 2.5 per cent. However, this time that might not be the case, which is in direct contrast to the expected sharp increase in wage growth next year, after the end of job retention scheme started by the UK government this year to help people during the pandemic. "A way forward might be to temporarily suspend the wages element of the lock," Mel Stride, chair of parliament's Treasury Committee, said. "This might not entirely conform to the Conservative Party manifesto, but I think most people would recognise that a potential double-digit percentage increase is unrealistic." However, the government has, till now, denied any such possibility. (With inputs from Reuters)

Lawmakers think UK may suspend wage-pension link to uplift economy; government denies

China has started human trials of its sixth experimental COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is being tested with the help of the UK's&nbsp;GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the US' Dynavax.

Clover Biopharmaceuticals has announced on Friday that the company has started the early-stage study of its candidate with vaccine boosters.

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The human trials are being carried out on nearly 150 adults, including elderly. The trial will majorly be analyzing two boosters&nbsp;in combination with Clover's candidate shot, SCB-2019, the Chinese company said.

The initial data related to safety of the vaccine and the analysis is expected to be released in the early days of August, and depending on the the report, the company will decide on whether or not to expand the&nbsp;studies by the end of this year.

Clover and the British drugmaker began their collaboration for a coronavirus vaccine in February this year and the Chinese firm partnered with Dynavax the following month.

(With inputs from Reuters)

China has started human trials of its sixth experimental COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is being tested with the help of the UK's GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the US' Dynavax.

China has started human trials of its sixth experimental COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is being tested with the help of the UK's GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the US' Dynavax. Clover Biopharmaceuticals has announced on Friday that the company has started the early-stage study of its candidate with vaccine boosters. Also read: Coronavirus vaccine could be on market in mid-2021, says unlisted German company The human trials are being carried out on nearly 150 adults, including elderly. The trial will majorly be analyzing two boosters in combination with Clover's candidate shot, SCB-2019, the Chinese company said. The initial data related to safety of the vaccine and the analysis is expected to be released in the early days of August, and depending on the the report, the company will decide on whether or not to expand the studies by the end of this year. Clover and the British drugmaker began their collaboration for a coronavirus vaccine in February this year and the Chinese firm partnered with Dynavax the following month. (With inputs from Reuters)

COVID 19: Human trials for potential vaccine begins; initial results expected in August

Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh today chaired a high-level meeting of officers to review the security scenario of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir particularly on the borders where he said that in view of the Ladakh standoff, Pakistan will try to infiltrate more terrorists and also give impetus to violence in Kashmir Valley and elsewhere.

DGP Singh further said that cross border infiltration attempts are being made continuously from Pakistan even during this pandemic and we have to be extra alert to thwart all such attempts.

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The meeting was held at Police Headquarters, Jammu. It was attended by senior officials of the police, Army and the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). At the outset of the meeting, the officers paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty in Galwan Valley, Ladakh a couple of days ago. The officers expressed their sympathies with the bereaved families of the martyrs.

In his address, the DGP Dilbag Singh complimented the Police, Army, and CAPF for outstanding performance and impressed that we must continue with the efforts to maintain peace and create a further conducive environment.He said, "Our officers and jawans of Police, CAPF and the Army are continuing with successful operations in counter-insurgency grid and on borders."

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He said that the border alongside Pakistan needs extra attention in view of the Ladakh developments. He pointed out that there are reports that terrorist outfits in Pakistan JeM, HM, LeT, etc are joining hands to create mischiefs in our Union Territory. He also said that there are greater challenges for which we have to be prepared in the changing environment. He directed the officers to take care of the vital installations as also review minority guards.

He also said that the security presence on the highway grid has been increased by putting in service mobile patrols and the number of Nakas has also been increased.

DGP of J-K also said that there is an urgent need to fill up space in social media as anti-national feelings can be whipped up which we need to guard against.During the meeting, ceasefire violations and infiltration dynamics were discussed. It was said that there are a number of camps all across the borders in various sectors where terrorists are ready to infiltrate.

IGP of Border Security Force (BSF) Jammu NS Jamwal gave a PowerPoint presentation with regard to strengthening of border grid and briefed about the security plans being made on LC and IB.

Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh today chaired a high-level meeting of officers to review the security scenario of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir particularly on the borders where he said that in view of the Ladakh standoff, Pakistan will try to infiltrate more terrorists and also give impetus to violence in Kashmir Valley and elsewhere.

Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh today chaired a high-level meeting of officers to review the security scenario of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir particularly on the borders where he said that in view of the Ladakh standoff, Pakistan will try to infiltrate more terrorists and also give impetus to violence in Kashmir Valley and elsewhere. DGP Singh further said that cross border infiltration attempts are being made continuously from Pakistan even during this pandemic and we have to be extra alert to thwart all such attempts. Also read| Top generals briefed on national and regional security situations: Pak army The meeting was held at Police Headquarters, Jammu. It was attended by senior officials of the police, Army and the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). At the outset of the meeting, the officers paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty in Galwan Valley, Ladakh a couple of days ago. The officers expressed their sympathies with the bereaved families of the martyrs. In his address, the DGP Dilbag Singh complimented the Police, Army, and CAPF for outstanding performance and impressed that we must continue with the efforts to maintain peace and create a further conducive environment.He said, "Our officers and jawans of Police, CAPF and the Army are continuing with successful operations in counter-insurgency grid and on borders." Also read| Pakistan military top brass visit ISI headquarter, discuss Kashmir He said that the border alongside Pakistan needs extra attention in view of the Ladakh developments. He pointed out that there are reports that terrorist outfits in Pakistan JeM, HM, LeT, etc are joining hands to create mischiefs in our Union Territory. He also said that there are greater challenges for which we have to be prepared in the changing environment. He directed the officers to take care of the vital installations as also review minority guards. He also said that the security presence on the highway grid has been increased by putting in service mobile patrols and the number of Nakas has also been increased. DGP of J-K also said that there is an urgent need to fill up space in social media as anti-national feelings can be whipped up which we need to guard against.During the meeting, ceasefire violations and infiltration dynamics were discussed. It was said that there are a number of camps all across the borders in various sectors where terrorists are ready to infiltrate. IGP of Border Security Force (BSF) Jammu NS Jamwal gave a PowerPoint presentation with regard to strengthening of border grid and briefed about the security plans being made on LC and IB.

J&K DGP Dilbag Singh chairs high-level security meeting in view of Ladakh standoff

Pakistan's top generals were briefed on the national and regional security situations on Wednesday, the army said. 
Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired a meeting of the Corps Commanders' in Rawalpindi, wherein the generals were briefed on national and regional security situations, it said.

"Noting the Indian aggression, (the) forum resolved to continue thwarting Indian designs," the army said. 
The commanders also expressed satisfaction on the continued reduction in incidents of violence across the country, gradual positive effects of the ongoing Afghan peace process along the western border and resolved to keep supporting the normalization process through national institutions.

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The forum also discussed the army's ongoing support to the government against COVID-19, the locust threat and polio campaign within the available resources.

Wednesday's meeting came a day after the spy agency - the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) - briefed the top military leadership about the situation on the Line of Control.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza, Army chief General Bajwa, Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi and Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan were briefed by ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hamid at the agency's headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 70 plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded considerable power in the matters of security and foreign policy.

Pakistan's top generals were briefed on the national and regional security situations on Wednesday, the army said. Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired a meeting of the Corps Commanders' in Rawalpindi, wherein the generals were briefed on national and regional security situations, it said.

Pakistan's top generals were briefed on the national and regional security situations on Wednesday, the army said. Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired a meeting of the Corps Commanders' in Rawalpindi, wherein the generals were briefed on national and regional security situations, it said. "Noting the Indian aggression, (the) forum resolved to continue thwarting Indian designs," the army said. The commanders also expressed satisfaction on the continued reduction in incidents of violence across the country, gradual positive effects of the ongoing Afghan peace process along the western border and resolved to keep supporting the normalization process through national institutions. Also read: Pakistan military top brass visit ISI headquarter, discuss Kashmir The forum also discussed the army's ongoing support to the government against COVID-19, the locust threat and polio campaign within the available resources. Wednesday's meeting came a day after the spy agency - the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) - briefed the top military leadership about the situation on the Line of Control. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza, Army chief General Bajwa, Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi and Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan were briefed by ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hamid at the agency's headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday. The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 70 plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded considerable power in the matters of security and foreign policy.

Top generals briefed on national and regional security situations: Pak army

Due to the worldwide lockdown initiated to control the spread of novel coronavirus, many Indian students who were pursuing higher education from the UK returned back home.

As they came back to their home country, the students were worried about the status of their current visa, and the post-study work visa.

Putting their concerns to end, the UK Home Office has assured the students that the Graduate Visa route, commonly referred to as a post-study work visa, will apply to the 2020-21 intake.

However, the students will have to be physically present in the UK by&nbsp;April 2021 to complete the final semester.

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"Students will normally be expected to undertake their studies in the UK to be eligible for the Graduate route. However, if students are required to either continue their current studies or commence a new course by distance or blended learning due to COVID-19, they will still be eligible to switch into the Graduate route on a concessionary basis if they spent some time studying outside the UK,"&nbsp;notes the Home Office guidance issued this week.

The students will only be avail these benefits&nbsp;if they enter the UK before 6 April 2021 and complete the final semester of their studies in the UK,"&nbsp;the guidance read.

The Graduate visa allows students to remain in the UK for two years after graduation to work, or look for work. The visa was earlier allotted for three months, post completing of the course. However, starting from this year, the time period was increased to two years. Some organisations are lobbying the UK government to further extend the time period to three to four years to match their competitive countries such as Australia and New Zealand.

Due to the worldwide lockdown initiated to control the spread of novel coronavirus, many Indian students who were pursuing higher education from the UK returned back home.

Due to the worldwide lockdown initiated to control the spread of novel coronavirus, many Indian students who were pursuing higher education from the UK returned back home. As they came back to their home country, the students were worried about the status of their current visa, and the post-study work visa. Putting their concerns to end, the UK Home Office has assured the students that the Graduate Visa route, commonly referred to as a post-study work visa, will apply to the 2020-21 intake. However, the students will have to be physically present in the UK by April 2021 to complete the final semester. Also read: UK changes stand, to now use Google-Apple model for coronavirus tracing app "Students will normally be expected to undertake their studies in the UK to be eligible for the Graduate route. However, if students are required to either continue their current studies or commence a new course by distance or blended learning due to COVID-19, they will still be eligible to switch into the Graduate route on a concessionary basis if they spent some time studying outside the UK," notes the Home Office guidance issued this week. The students will only be avail these benefits if they enter the UK before 6 April 2021 and complete the final semester of their studies in the UK," the guidance read. The Graduate visa allows students to remain in the UK for two years after graduation to work, or look for work. The visa was earlier allotted for three months, post completing of the course. However, starting from this year, the time period was increased to two years. Some organisations are lobbying the UK government to further extend the time period to three to four years to match their competitive countries such as Australia and New Zealand.

Post-study work visa eligible for Indian students in UK amid COVID-19 crisis

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