March 19, 2026 1:16 PM

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Senior diplomat Vikram Doraiswami appointed as India’s next ambassador to China

Senior diplomat Vikram Doraiswami has been appointed as India’s new ambassador to China. Mr Doraiswami, who is a 1992 batch Indian Foreign Service officer is currently serving as Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He will succeed Pradeep Kumar Rawat. Announcing the appointment, Ministry...

March 19, 2026 12:13 PM

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NIA files charges against 3 cadres of PLA in Assam Rifles Truck ambush case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed charges against three cadres of the proscribed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist organisation in the Assam Rifles Truck ambush case, in which two personnel of the paramilitary force were killed in Manipur last year. According to the press release ...

March 19, 2026 12:10 PM

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UK: Urgent public health alert issued after deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent

In the United Kingdom, an urgent public health alert has been issued after a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent, with health workers across England urged to look out for signs of infection. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the alert as a vaccination programme targeting about 5,000 studen...

March 19, 2026 12:08 PM

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USS Gerald R. Ford Headed to Souda Bay for Repairs After Fire

The US military aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford has temporarily shifted away from its operational role linked to tensions with Iran and is heading to a US Navy base in Souda Bay for repairs after a recent onboard fire. This came amid military operations against Iran are still in full swing, par...