Tag: India

Second Wave is Not Unique to India but Country’s Problems are Unique: Global Healthcare Expert

NEW DELHI—While experts are warning that a third wave is inevitable in India, a global healthcare executive who has authored a book on the pandemic told The Epoch Times that the current second wave is not unique to India. It’s happening in others parts of the world as well, but India’s unique set of problems…


India Doesn’t Name Huawei Among Participants in 5G Trials

NEW DELHI—India will allow mobile carriers to carry out 5G trials with equipment makers including Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung’s network unit, the government said on Tuesday, but did not name China’s Huawei among the participants. Major carriers Reliance Industries’ Jio Infocomm, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea will conduct the trials along with state-run MTNL in…


CCP Mocks India’s COVID-19 Deaths on Social Media, Triggers Backlash

After triggering a strong backlash both domestically and abroad, the Chinese regime deleted social media posts mocking India’s COVID-19 crisis; when questioned by foreign media, the regime’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs tried to divert attention away from the posts. On May 1, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission posted on…


CCP Deletes Social Media Posts Mocking India’s COVID-19 Crisis After Backlash

After triggering a strong backlash both domestically and abroad, the Chinese regime deleted social media posts mocking India’s COVID-19 crisis; when questioned by foreign media, the regime’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs tried to divert attention away from the posts. On May 1, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission posted on…


Indian Foreign Minister out of Face-to-Face G-7 Meeting Due to CCP Virus Scare

India’s foreign minister has been forced to pull out of the face-to-face Group of Seven meetings in London after two members of his delegation tested positive for the CCP virus. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Wednesday he will have to join the G-7 foreign ministers’ meeting online instead of in person. “Was made aware yesterday evening…


Pandemic Profiles From India’s Capital (Photo Essay)

NEW DELHI—In just about two weeks as the COVID-19 pandemic surged to record-breaking levels in India, a crematorium in Sare Kale Khan on the outskirts of the country’s national capital region built 125 new pyre platforms, including 75 under construction on May 4. The Epoch Times visited the crematorium on Tuesday and noticed that both…


UK, India Agree on ‘Quantum Leap’ in Relations, Boost Security Cooperation

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have agreed on ambitious plans for a “quantum leap” in bilateral relations over the next decade, Downing Street said on Tuesday. During a virtual meeting on Tuesday, the two leaders agreed on a “2030 Roadmap,” which will provide a framework for UK-India relations across…


Australia’s Peak Medical Body Supports India Travel Ban, but Calls for the Removal of Penalties

The president of Australia’s peak medical association has written to the nation’s leaders calling on the government to expedite the repatriation of Australians from India and to remove penalties such as fines or jail time for those who breach the current travel ban. India is grappling with a surge of COVID-19 cases, reporting over 300,000…


India Needs Your Love and Support More Than Your Judgements and Analysis

Commentary It’s been two weeks since I started reporting on the current COVID surge in India. It has been heartbreaking and I have often teared up while writing. It has also been inspiring witnessing stories of compassion, courage, and the triumph of the unshakable human spirit over adversity. I was on a reporting trip to…


India Needs Love and Support More Than Judgments, Analysis

Commentary It’s been two weeks since I started reporting on the current COVID-19 surge in India. It’s been heartbreaking and I have often teared up while writing. It also has been inspiring to witness stories of compassion, courage, and the triumph of the unshakable human spirit over adversity. I was on a reporting trip to…