Headlines- Kurdish troops reported that a coalition led by the United States shot down multiple drones over Erbil, the capital of the northern Kurdistan region of Iraq, on Wednesday.
- The potential sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $1.96 billion was approved by the US State Department on Wednesday.
- In protest of this week's ban on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's foreign ministry summoned Britain's ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday, vowing that the move would "not go unanswered".
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on Wednesday that a U.S. aircraft fired on an oil tanker that "attempted to violate the U.S. blockade" on Iranian ports.
- US President Donald Trump stated that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps cannot be negotiated with and that the United States might have to eliminate it.
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Siju Water Caves in North East...
The Siju Water Caves in Meghalaya in North East India are world-famous limestone caves formed by a massive river network interaction. The cave is located in the Garo hills and is also known as Dabokhol, which translates to ‘bats’ house’ in local dialect
Visit the Cleanest Village in...
The Mawlynnong village, a little scenic hamlet in Meghalaya, was little known until Discover India magazine dubbed it “Asia’s Cleanest Village” in 2003.As a result of this, the village has become one of Meghalaya’s most popular tourist destinations
In Rural Areas of India, Technological...
India’s Technology-Driven Vaccination Program Has Generated Concerns That The Country’s Massive Digital Divide Is Making It Impossible For Many People To Get Immunised, Especially In The Country’s Vast Countryside
Gokarna a Popular Tourist Destination in...
Gokarna is a city in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district that literally means “cow’s ear”. It is said to be the location where Lord Shiva arose from Mother Earth’s incarnation as a cow, according to popular mythology.Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka, is around 483 kilometres away.There are so.many temples here like Tamra Gauri (Parvati) Temple, Mahaganapati Temple, Uma Maheshwari Temple, Bhadrakali Temple, Varadaraj Temple and others
Patan a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
Patan is a treasure trove of architectural gems and ancient temples with a history dating back to the mediaeval period. It is home to Rani Ka Vav, the latest Indian entrant to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This location, located in Gujarat, is on the banks of the ancient Saraswati river’s remnants
India’s Remote Areas Are Hit by...
A Second Deadly Wave Of The New Coronavirus Has Struck India’s Remote Villages, Many Of Which Were Spared From The First Round Last Year. Anjana Pasricha Investigates The Pandemic’s Impact In Himachal Pradesh’s Mountain Villages-V
Focus India: Kolkata
Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal, was founded as a commerce hub by an agent of the East India Company Job Charnok. Local landlords sold him Sutanati, Gobindapur, and Kalikata, three villages on the east bank of the Ganges. Dalhousie Square, originally the headquarters of the British Government’s administration, is still Bengal’s power hub, with Laldighi (a historic pond) in its midst. It has been renamed BBD Bag (after the freedom fighters Binay, Badol, and Dinesh who killed a high-profile police officer inside the Writers Building), and it is flanked by some land mark buildings
In the Name of Honor
Honor killings occur often in India, as they do in Pakistan. In India, honour killings have become a social problem.The state of Haryana has a poor track record of violating women’s human rights
Khajjiar the Mini Switzerland of India
Mini Switzerland of India is located in the Chambal district, Khajjiar, in Himachal Pradesh. The Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary includes the Khajjiar hill station in Himachal Pradesh. As a result, practically every aspect of the location is a match. Forests, lakes, and grasslands make up its ecology
Himachal Pradesh’s Gaddi Whistlers
Whistling with a leaf called basuti leaf, this is the expertise of Gaddi tribesmen of Himachal Pradesh. Between Dharmsala and the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh, Dharamkot (2,195m) is home to the Gaddi tribal tribe