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China's use of archaeology to justify coercive control of Xinjiang (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 20, 2024 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) The fields of history and archaeology, while fundamentally objective in their pursuit of knowledge about the past, are frequently co-opted to serve nationalistic narratives that legitimise coercive territorial claims. This is evident in China's strategic use of archaeology to assert ancient ownership over regions like Xinjiang and Tibet, which are currently seeking greater autonomy.

FairPoint: An Indian gets a RAW mask that US wants

Deepika Bhan | October 20, 2024 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) It is quite intriguing that a man who is designated as a terrorist in India is being treated as an asset in the US and Canada. And an Indian, who is said to be a government employee, is being projected as a "most wanted."

Afghanistan gets access to 900 MW electricity: Energy Minister

IANS | October 20, 2024 2:18 PM

Kabul, Oct 20 (IANS) The Afghan caretaker government's acting Energy and Water Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor has said that his war-torn country has access to 900 Megawatts of electricity and that efforts were underway to increase its capacity to 1,000 Megawatts, local media reported.

Israeli airstrike destroys vital water project in Lebanon

IANS | October 20, 2024 10:58 AM

Beirut, Oct 20 (IANS) An Israeli airstrike hit and destroyed a water project on the outskirts of Shebaa, a town in southeastern Lebanon, according to local authorities.

IDF releases clips of Yahya Sinwar, family fleeing into tunnel before Oct 7 attack

IANS | October 20, 2024 9:29 AM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Israel has released footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on the night before the October 7 attack fleeing with his family into a tunnel complex below his home in Khan Younis.

Netanyahu calls Hezbollah's 'attempt' to assassinate him, his wife a 'grave mistake'

IANS | October 20, 2024 1:28 AM

Jerusalem, Oct 20 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the alleged attempt by Hezbollah to assassinate him and his wife "a grave mistake".

Musk’s SpaceX wins $733 million launch contract from US Space Force

IANS | October 19, 2024 10:35 AM

Washington, Oct 19 (IANS) Elon Musk-run SpaceX has won a $733 million, eight-launch contract from the US Space Force.

US, Germany say Sinwar's death 'can create momentum to end conflict' in Gaza

IANS | October 19, 2024 7:31 AM

Berlin, Oct 19 (IANS) The US and Germany have said that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar can "create a momentum to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip".

Pannun 'murder plot': Gupta pleads not guilty, asks for Hindi-speaking lawyer, return of prayer book

Arul Louis | October 19, 2024 2:21 AM

New York, Oct 19 (IANS) Nikhil Gupta who has been accused of trying to hire a hitman to attack Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has reiterated his innocence and asked a federal judge for a Hindi-speaking lawyer saying that he was not fluent in English.

Pakistan's economic paradox: Taxing the poor, exempting the powerful (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 18, 2024 11:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Pakistan's economy is seemingly trapped in a cycle of decline, with little hope for immediate improvement for its citizens, who are grappling with sluggish economic growth, soaring inflation, and increasing poverty levels.

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China's use of archaeology to justify coercive control of Xinjiang (IANS Analysis)

FairPoint: An Indian gets a RAW mask that US wants

Afghanistan gets access to 900 MW electricity: Energy Minister

Israeli airstrike destroys vital water project in Lebanon

IDF releases clips of Yahya Sinwar, family fleeing into tunnel before Oct 7 attack

Netanyahu calls Hezbollah's 'attempt' to assassinate him, his wife a 'grave mistake'

Musk’s SpaceX wins $733 million launch contract from US Space Force

US, Germany say Sinwar's death 'can create momentum to end conflict' in Gaza

Pannun 'murder plot': Gupta pleads not guilty, asks for Hindi-speaking lawyer, return of prayer book

Pakistan's economic paradox: Taxing the poor, exempting the powerful (IANS Analysis)

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