Hong Kong
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Hong Kong police clear protesters from legislature building
World | Jul 01, 2019, 11:39 PM ISTPolice carrying riot shields and firing tear gas moved in shortly after midnight to clear surrounding streets and then moved into the already vacated legislative chambers. A spokesman had earlier broadcast a warning that "appropriate force" would be used in the clearance operation, but there was no immediate word on any arrests or injuries.
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Hong Kong rejects calls to probe police brutality during protests
World | Jun 22, 2019, 10:07 PM ISTThe police said in a statement that "they have shown the greatest tolerance to the protesters who assembled outside PHQ (police headquarters)" and slammed those rallying, saying their means of expressing views have become "illegal, irrational and unreasonable", Efe news reported.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist released from jail
World | Jun 17, 2019, 03:26 PM ISTThe activist confirmed his release on social media, tweeting: "Hello world and hello freedom. I have just been released from prison. GO HONG KONG!! Withdraw the extradition bill. Carrie Lam step down. Drop all political prosecutions!"
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Mass protest staged in Hong Kong over extradition bill
World | Jun 16, 2019, 06:44 PM ISTYouths along with families and children participated in the protest carrying banners with the slogans "Stop the violence, we are not rioters" and "No to police brutality" amid demands for all charges to be dropped against those arrested during protests.
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Sikh doctor aspires to change attitude towards ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
World | May 15, 2019, 05:53 PM ISTAt a height of slightly over six feet, turbaned Sukhdeep Singh stands out from most Hongkongers and patients stare at him strangely, but when the aspiring Sikh doctor speaks to them in their own dialect, their faces light up.
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Avoidance of double taxation treaty between India, Hong Kong comes into effect from today
Business | Nov 30, 2018, 10:07 PM ISTAlso on November 26, India and China have amended the bilateral tax treaty which will help prevent tax evasion by allowing exchange of information.
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China opens world's longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong to Macau, Zhuhai
World | Oct 23, 2018, 03:51 PM ISTPresident Xi Jinping inaugurated the USD 20 billion bridge at a special ceremony held in Zhuhai, in southern China's Guangdong Province, attended by about 700 guests, including the leaders of Hong Kong and Macau.
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Shraddha Arya is holidaying in Hong Kong
Saas Bahu Baur Suspense | May 09, 2018, 07:08 PM ISTShraddha Arya aka Preeta of Kundli Bhagya is enjoying in bikini at poolside in Hong Kong
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Planning to visit Hong Kong this summer? 7 must-do things in the vibrant city
Travel | Apr 23, 2018, 06:07 PM ISTIf you can't make it to Victoria Peak, a great way to get panoramic views of the famous skyline and harbor is on the Hong Kong Observation Wheel.
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Hong Kong can accede to India's request to arrest fugitive Indian diamantaire Nirav Modi: China
Business | Apr 09, 2018, 02:58 PM ISTChina today said that Hong Kong can accept India’s request to arrest fugitive billionaire diamantaire Nirav Modi on the basis of local laws and mutual judicial assistance agreements.
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India signs double taxation avoidance pact with Hong Kong
World | Mar 19, 2018, 09:41 PM ISTThe Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion will stimulate flow of investment, technology and personnel from India to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and vice versa.
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Exclusive: Proof that Allahabad Bank transferred Rs 285 cr to Hong Kong based on 8 LoUs
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Jet Airways female crew member held for smuggling foreign exchange
India | Jan 09, 2018, 09:07 PM ISTA senior DRI official said that during investigation, it was found that she was working with an agent, named Amit Malhotra, a resident of Vivek Vihar area in Delhi.
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10 best countries to live in around the world; Does India find place?
Travel | Dec 30, 2017, 09:29 AM ISTAs per United Nations report, here are the countries that scored the highest:
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South Korea holds Hong Kong ship for violating UN sanctions by transferring oil to North Korean vessel
World | Dec 29, 2017, 03:58 PM ISTSouth Korean customs authorities boarded the ship and interviewed crew members after they returned to Yeosu on Nov. 24.
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WATCH: American Airlines plane catches fire at Hong Kong airport after loading equipment failure
World | Oct 10, 2017, 09:37 AM ISTA piece of loading equipment caught fire while it was preparing to put cargo in the hold of the Boeing 777 aircraft at the Hong Kong airport.
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Hong Kong shuts down as powerful typhoon sweeps past
World | Aug 23, 2017, 01:21 PM ISTTyphoon Hato came within 60 kms (37 miles) of Hong Kong, close enough to be considered a direct hit under Hong Kong's storm warning system. It was headed toward the western side of mainland China's Pearl River Delta.
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World’s laziest country revealed! Is India on the list? Check it out here.
Lifestyle | Jul 13, 2017, 04:44 PM ISTHong Kong is the most active country with an average of 6,880 steps per day. Do you think India is the laziest?
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Xi Jinping warns of ‘red line’ over China-Hong Kong ties
World | Jul 01, 2017, 10:23 AM ISTAsserting Beijing’s full control over the city, the Chinese President said that any attempt to carry out sabotage activities against the mainland would amount to crossing a redline.
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China flexes military muscle in Hong Kong, US asks Beijing to respect civil liberties
World | Jun 30, 2017, 10:43 AM ISTChina asserted its authority over Hing Kong with President Xi Jinping inspecting Chinese troops in an open-top jeep.