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In New Delhi, Indian farmers ready to ‘die’ but not give in to reforms
Jan 28, 2021 05:41Indian police have closed several main roads around New Delhi, a day after thousands of farmers went on a deadly rampage in the capital to pressure the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reverse a series of controversial agricultural reform laws.
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Indian farmers plan ‘tractor rally’ in capital during Republic Day ceremonies
Jan 25, 2021 10:55Columns of tractors in northern India have blocked a major highway as tens of thousands of Indian farmers protesting against the government’s new farm laws drove towards the capital of New Delhi ahead of celebrations for the country’s Republic Day.
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India, China troops clash at disputed border, injuries on both sides
Jan 25, 2021 08:16A new clash has broken out between Indian and Chinese soldiers in a disputed border area, leaving several troops injured on both sides.
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India to send military team for S-400 training in Russia despite US sanction threats
Jan 22, 2021 08:36India is set to send a team of military specialists to Russia, where they will receive training on the S-400 air defense system, which New Delhi plans to purchase from Moscow despite US threats of sanctions.
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India finally supplies first batch of port operation equipment to Iran’s Chabahar
Jan 18, 2021 02:38A first batch of gantry cranes commissioned by India for operation in Iran’s Chabahar Port has finally arrived in the coastal area on the Sea of Oman, says an Iranian official.
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US warns India against S-400 purchase deal with Russia: Report
Jan 16, 2021 11:41The United States warns India that it would not get a waiver on its planned acquisition of S-400 air defense systems from Russia, implying that New Delhi will face sanctions similar to those imposed on Turkey for buying the advanced equipment.
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Iran to resume naval patrol in Red Sea: Top general
Jan 14, 2021 04:07Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri unveiled plans for the resumption of naval patrol missions in the Red Sea to protect the country’s trade vessels.
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Indian court suspends implementation of new controversial farm laws
Jan 12, 2021 11:43India’s Supreme Court has temporarily suspended the implementation of new laws liberalizing agricultural markets that have sparked mass protests.
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India to go ahead with purchase of S-400 system despite US sanctions threat
Jan 09, 2021 13:07India says it will go ahead with the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense system despite the US sanctions threat, reminding Washington of New Delhi’s independent foreign policy.
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India approves two COVID-19 vaccines, rollout in weeks
Jan 03, 2021 08:40India's drugs regulator on Sunday (Jan 3) gave final approval for the emergency use of two coronavirus vaccines, one developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University and the other by local company Bharat Biotech.