K J M Varma, PTI

Stories by K J M Varma, PTI

Keep border issue at 'appropriate position': China to India

Keep border issue at 'appropriate position': China to India

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2021

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said this at his media briefing as he parried questions on India's assertion that consensus reached by the leaders on maintaining peace along the border cannot be swept under the carpet.

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

'We are the only country in the world where everybody gets a digital vaccination certificate immediately... Then as we open up, as they did yesterday, which I think is a welcome move, you will have lots and lots of points where people will come in'

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

It was decided that the senior-most Army officer in a state would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process, including offering to treat civilians wherever possible

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

The Hyderabad-based manufacturer uses a proprietary adjuvant Algel-IMDG, which has now proven to be a safe and effective adjuvant, especially to stimulate memory T cell responses.

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 58,924. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 28,211 while Delhi reported 23,686 new cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

China to build more bio labs amidst row over Wuhan lab

China to build more bio labs amidst row over Wuhan lab

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2021

China will carry out major scientific research to enhance its biosecurity science and technological capacity against future infectious diseases, state-run Global Times quoted Xiang as saying.

In Covid times China reports Q1 GDP growth of whopping 18.3%

In Covid times China reports Q1 GDP growth of whopping 18.3%

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2021

China's GDP jumped a record 18.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, riding on strong domestic and foreign demand and aided by recovery from a low base in early 2020 when Covid-19 stalled the world's second-largest economy, according to statistics released on Friday.

'April 2020 status quo' on LAC could be discussed: China

'April 2020 status quo' on LAC could be discussed: China

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2021

'We hope the Indian side will work with China to follow through the important consensus of our two state leaders, abide by relevant agreements and treaties to de-escalate the tension at the border'

WHO says it has 'not yet' found source of coronavirus

WHO says it has 'not yet' found source of coronavirus

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2021

Dr Tedros said the team has concluded that leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology as alleged by former US president Donald Trump is the "least likely hypothesis" but it requires further probe.

China silent on further disengagement at other points

China silent on further disengagement at other points

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2021

The Indian Army has been pitching for a faster disengagement process in areas like Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang to bring down tension in the mountainous region.

China offers its COVID vaccine to diplomats, foreign scribes

China offers its COVID vaccine to diplomats, foreign scribes

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2021

A notice issued to the foreign journalists on Wednesday said they can get the Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine, developed by Sinopharm's China National Biotec Group. Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine has been granted conditional market approval by China's National Medical Products Administration.

No 'exclusive cliques' should be formed: China on Quad

No 'exclusive cliques' should be formed: China on Quad

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2021

China said on Monday that no 'exclusive cliques' should be formed as it accused some countries of trying to 'drive a wedge' among regional nations citing the 'China threat' and asserted that they will 'end up nowhere'.

China on Quad: Cooperation should not target 3rd party

China on Quad: Cooperation should not target 3rd party

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2021

Ahead of the Quad summit on Friday, China said exchanges and cooperation between countries should contribute to mutual understanding rather than "targeting" a third party and refrain from "pursuing exclusive blocs".

China gets nod for dam on Brahmaputra as 14th 5-year plan is cleared

China gets nod for dam on Brahmaputra as 14th 5-year plan is cleared

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2021

China's parliament on Thursday adopted the 14th Five-Year Plan, the mega blueprint containing billions of dollars worth of projects, including the controversial hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet close to the Arunachal Pradesh border over which India has raised concerns.

China hikes defence budget by 6.8% to $209 billion

China hikes defence budget by 6.8% to $209 billion

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2021

China on Friday hiked its defence budget to $209 billion, maintaining a single-digit growth for the sixth consecutive year with a 6.8 per cent increase in 2021.

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2021

As the ice-covered parts of the Arctic Ocean melt due to climate change, China has flagged its interest to take part in building 'Polar Silk Road', raising prospects for the emergence of a new sea route.

China rolls out first one-jab COVID-19 vaccine: Report

China rolls out first one-jab COVID-19 vaccine: Report

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2021

China has given conditional approval for a single dose COVID-19 vaccine, touted to be a rival to Johnson & Johnson's one-jab shot cleared by the United States drug regulator on Sunday.

Xi declares victory in eradicating poverty in China

Xi declares victory in eradicating poverty in China

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2021

Xi said that all poor people in rural areas have been lifted out of poverty. With this, China has achieved the United Nations goal of poverty eradication 10 years ahead of the 2030 deadline, he said.

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2021

Four Chinese soldiers were killed in the fierce clash with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June last year, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) acknowledged for the first time on Friday.

Disengagement from Ladakh going on smoothly: China

Disengagement from Ladakh going on smoothly: China

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2021

We hope that the two sides will work in concerted efforts to achieve the goal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said