In the 2021 US News and World Report Global University Rankings published today, the United States’ Harvard University secured the first spot yet again while Tsinghua University in China overtook the National University of Singapore to take the top spot in Asia.
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Trump and Modi both larger than life figures, says US-VP Pence
United States Vice President Mike Pence gave a thumbs up to the US-India relationship, stating that the “best was yet to come.”
Pompeo cites India banning Chinese apps, tells Senate ‘tide is turning against China
United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo yesterday cited India’s banning of Chineses apps as an indication that US efforts to lead an “international awakening” against the Chinese government is working and the “tide is turning” as a result.
US ready to stand with India against Chinese aggression, says Indian-American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said that the United States stands with its friends, partners and allies like India against the continued Chinese military aggression.
Kishore Mahbubani spearheads Asian Peace Programme, first policy paper focuses on India-China conflict
The Asia Research Institute (ARI) at National University of Singapore (NUS) has announced the launch of the Asian Peace Programme (APP) to spearhead policy research towards peace efforts in the region.
India bans 60 Chinese apps following border dispute
Amid escalating border tensions with China, India’s government has banned nearly 60 Chinese mobile apps, including popular video-sharing app TikTok, citing national security concerns, after their militaries clashed earlier this month.
No plan to drop Chinese company as title sponsor of IPL: BCCI
The BCCI has said that it is open to reviewing the sponsorship policy for next year but right now has no plans to cancel its association with VIVO.
UN predicts global baby boom during COVID lockdown
The UN projected a sharp rise in global birth rates, led by India, in the months since WHO declared coronavirus a pandemic, triggering lockdowns.
India may evacuate citizens from COVID-19 hit Wuhan tomorrow
According to Union Health ministry officials, India is likely to send a military transport aircraft to the coronavirus-hit Wuhan on Wednesday to deliver relief material and bring back more Indians following a clearance from China.
China declares ‘people’s war’ against coronavirus
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared a “people’s war” against the fast-spreading coronavirus and said the whole nation is working as one to combat it.
