China's Exim bank has asked the Maldives to repay $10 million loan. It is a part of the loan given to former president Yameen's ally- Sun Ahmed Shyam. The $127 million loan was given in sovereign guarantee and now china is asking the Maldives to cough up an unpaid instalment.

Chinese banks asks Maldives to repay $10 million loan

One of the most populous country India reported 52,972 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours on Monday morning. The Health Ministry reported that the toll of coronavirus cases has reached 18,03,696 including 5,79,357 active cases, 1,186,203 cured/discharged/migrated and 38,135 deaths.

COVID-19: India crosses 18 lakh mark with 52,972 new cases

India and the United Kingdom have inked air bubble deal for internationals air connectivity as air travel shows signs of recovery amidst COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of India has given a permit to UK carriers to operate flights between both the countries.

India inks air bubble deal with United Kingdom

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers meet in Moscow proposed Russia on September 10 will see the participation of Pakistan and China. ANI quoting diplomatic sources said, "On the same day, Russia has also offered to host BRICS Foreign Minister`s meet.

India yet to confirm participation in SCO meet; Pak, China to attend

Maharashtra reported 10,320 new cases on Friday, taking the COVID-19 tally to 4,22,118, while 265 fresh deaths - 53 of them in Mumbai - raised the toll to 14,994, the state Health department said.

Maharashtra records more than 10,000 coronavirus cases; total infections over 420,000

In recent years, China has cultivated a wide variety of political allies in Sri Lanka. In a video conference organised by China in June, various representatives of Sri Lanka's major political parties participated such as People's Front, United National Party, Sri Lanka Freedom Party and People's United Front of Sri Lanka.

How China is safeguarding its interests in Sri Lanka

In what seems to a veiled message on Chinese development cooperation India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said New Delhi's "development cooperation does not come with any conditions.

In veiled message on China, PM Modi says New Delhi's development partnership does not come with conditions

Two Pakistani terrorists were killed and another was injured on Tuesday night as Indian Army personnel foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said.

Two Pakistani terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid along LoC

India on Monday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan High Commission over reports of attempts being made to convert a famous gurudwara at Naulakha Bazaar in Lahore into a mosque, a spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Gurudwara in Pakistan is being converted into mosque? India lodges strong protest with Imran govt

India has banned 47 Chinese apps which were clones of 59 Chinese apps which were banned in June. These include TikTok Lite, Cam Scanner advance. Also read: Chinese authorities take possession of closed US consulate in Chengdu Order was issued on Friday.

India bans 47 Chinese apps that were clones of the 59 apps banned in June

A report claims that Russia has postponed the delivery of the S-400 missile system to China with experts claiming that the postponement may just hint at cancellation.

Now, Russia halts delivery of S-400 missile defense system to China

Two teenage girls from India have discovered an Earth-bound asteroid by poring through images from a University of Hawaii telescope, an Indian space education institute said on Monday.

School girls in India discover Earth-bound asteroid

Rejecting Khalistani separatism, Canada has said it will back India's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In response to WION's question, the Canadian foreign ministry said, "The Canada-India bilateral relationship is a priority for the Government of Canada.

Canada rejects Khalistani separatism impacting India's sovereignty; India welcomes the development

India and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed for $ 400 million currency swap agreement. The agreement signed by India's central bank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extends the swap facility for Sri Lanka till Nov 2022.

India agrees for $400 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka

The World Health Organization said on Thursday that the United States, Brazil and India, which are all suffering fast rises in coronavirus cases, can still get on top of the pandemic.

India, US and Brazil can ‘deal with’ Covid-19 pandemic, says WHO

India's ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Verma has said it won't be "business as usual" with China till "complete disengagement" has happened at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

No business as usual with China until complete disengagement: Indian envoy to Russia Venkatesh Verma

A new cold war is brewing between the United States and China. The two arch-rivals are out to get each other. Xi Jinping wants to beat America and Donald Trump wants to single out China.

As new cold war brews, US takes three big steps to target China

A UK-based charity will host its first-ever virtual fundraiser to raise money for India's rural communities in response to an annual art festival being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

UK charity plans virtual festival to raise funds for rural India

Gold prices in India hit a record high on Wednesday, tracking a global rally. Local gold futures reached an all-time high of $670.32 (Rs 49,996) per 10 grams in early trade, taking their gains to 28 per cent in 2020 after rising a quarter in 2019.

India gold prices hit all-time high, dampen retail demand

Days after Pakistan ordinance for review and reconsideration of Kulbhushan Jhadav case lapsed, Imran Khan government on Wednesday filed a petition in Islamabad High Court requesting it to appoint a lawyer for the case.

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Now, Pakistan seeks lawyer; ICJ says judgement final

India plans to store its crude oil in US strategic petroleum reserves for use not just during emergencies but also for trading to capture any price advantage, officials said.

India to store its crude oil in US' strategic petroleum reserves

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has directed officials to properly verify COVID-free certificates of tourists coming into the state. The instruction came after some tourists provided fake COVID-free certificates.

Uttarakhand CM directs officials to verify COVID-free certificates of tourists entering state

Government of the state of Uttar Pradesh have assured Nepal envoy Nilamber Acharya on the safety of Nepali Nationals in the country. This came after Nepali man's head was tonsured and he was forced to chant anti-Nepal slogans.

UP government assures Nepal on safety of its citizens

Bihar reported 10 more coronavirus-related deaths and 1,385 fresh cases on Thursday, taking the number of infections in the state to 21,558, the state health department said.

Bihar's COVID-19 tally reaches 21,558 with over 1,000 new cases

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