'Not a penny came from China', NewsClick founder-editor tells Delhi HC

IANS | October 9, 2023 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on pleas by NewsClick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources head Amit Chakravarty challenging their arrest in a case lodged under the provisions of the UAPA, even as senior advocate for the petitioners Kapil Sibal, argued that "all facts are false and not a penny came from China".

Jaipur 'king' Padmanabh talks about style, polo, astronomy & heritage

IANS | September 10, 2023 10:27 AM

Jaipur, Sep 10 (IANS) It was an unusual day at City Palace Jaipur on Saturday when the 303rd descendent of the Jaipur royal family, Padmanabh Singh, hosted media students in his palace premises. These students came from across the country for a brief sojourn in the historical pink city which comes equipped with a rich, timeless legacy.

Xi Jinping snubbing US and India by skipping G20 summit: US media

T.N. Ashok | September 8, 2023 12:38 AM

Washington, Sep 8 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping is "snubbing US and India" and western powers supporting them by skipping the G20 Summit in New Delhi being attended by more than 20 global leaders, including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, by sending his Prime Minister Li Qiang instead.