India’s rank marginally improves in peace index
India’s rank has marginally improved in global peacefulness, at a time when there is an overall decline of global peace owing to escalation of violence in West Asia and North Africa.
China seeks to deepen anti-graft ties
A six-member delegation of senior Chinese officials will meet their counterparts in Indian agencies to deepen cooperation between the two countries on people wanted for corruption and asset recovery.
India seeks new security forum
India urged for support from Russia, China, South Africa and Brazil to create a new security forum to counter terrorism and radicalisation.
Sharp drop in smoking tobacco in India, says WHO report
From 19.4% in 2000, the prevalence of smoking tobacco in India dropped down to 11.5% in 2005, according to a World Health Organisation report .
New norms for labelling food planned
Centre has laid down guidelines for labelling genetically modified food
Dokhlam Issue
Coordinated patrol can prevent another Doklam
WHO polluted cities list
WHO polluted cities list: Government claims pollution dipped in 2017
9th India-Japan Energy Dialogue
9th India-Japan Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi; both countries agree to work together for energy security, energy access and climate change issues.
Track II diplomacy
Track II team holds talks in Pakistan
Ultrathin, elastic skin display
Japanese researchers develop ultrathin, highly elastic skin display