Latest News Live: India's military power should be based on indigenous technology, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said it is vital that India's military power is based on indigenous technology which will enable the country to exercise strategic autonomy.

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06:30 AM

World Bank pauses publication of Doing Business report on data irregularities

The World Bank on Thursday (local time) said the publication of the Doing Business report will be paused as it probes data collection irregularities in the annual report.
In a statement, World Bank said over the 17 years of its existence, the Doing Business report has been a valued tool for countries seeking to measure costs of doing business.
"A number of irregularities have been reported regarding changes to the data in the Doing Business 2018 and Doing Business 2020 reports, published in October 2017 and 2019. The changes in the data were inconsistent with the Doing Business methodology," World Bank said in its statement.

06:14 AM

US: 6 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura

06:12 AM

Pentagon slams Chinese missile launches in South China Sea

The US Defense Department said Thursday that Chinese test launches of ballistic missiles in the South China Sea were threatening peace and security in the region.
Confirming reports that Beijing's forces launched as many as four ballistic missiles during military exercises around the Paracel islands, the Pentagon said the move called into question China's 2002 commitment to avoiding provocative activities.

06:12 AM

Jharkhand CM urges Centre to postpone NEET, JEE

06:11 AM

Biden rejects skipping Trump debates, vows to fact check

Biden said Thursday there's no question the debates will take place, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters earlier in the day that she didn't think Biden should debate the president at all. Pelosi said she knows she disagrees with Biden on this, but she doesn't think he should “legitimize a conversation” with Trump.

06:06 AM

Odisha floods: 7 dead, 3 missing

Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, 7 persons died in last 3 days (4 from Mayurbhanj district, 2 from Keonjhar and 1 from Sundergarh district) and 2 persons are missing: Pradeep Kumar Jena , Special Relief Commissioner