Tag: Hong Kong

First protest held in Hong Kong in two years under strict rules

In the protest, less than a hundred of people came to participate under the strict observation of about 30 police officers.

March 26, 2023

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C’ships: India confirm first-ever medal, reach semifinal after defeating Hong Kong 3-2

The Indian badminton team made history as it advanced to the semifinals of the ongoing Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships and confirmed its first-ever medal in the tournament's history after defeating Hong Kong 3-2 in their quarterfinal tie in Dubai on Friday.

February 18, 2023

India reports 226 new COVID cases in last 24 hours

The country conducted 1,87,983 tests in the last 24 hours and so far a total of 91.07 crore tests have been done.

December 31, 2022

RT-PCR test mandatory for arrivals from China, 4 other nations

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that the Air Suvidha form filling to declare the current health status will also be made compulsory.

December 24, 2022

Democracy on ‘verge of collapse” in Hong Kong with Civic Party winding up operations: Report

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Civic Party chairman Alan Leong said that party is scheduled to wind up after operating in the city for 16 years.

December 11, 2022

Thoughtless actions often have strong reactions

In April 1989, the mysterious death of pro-reform Chinese Communist party leader, Hu Yaobang, led to protests by youth in Beijing’s Tiananmen square.

November 1, 2022

India must review its stance on Russia

Prime Minister Modi spoke to Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, last week and reiterated his call for peace and dialogue.

October 11, 2022

Hong Kong may report second-highest deficit ever: Finance chief

Hong Kong is expected to record its second worst deficit at more than HK$100 billion ($12.74 billion) amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Secretary Paul Chan Mo-Po said in his recent blog.

September 20, 2022

Pakistan to face Hong Kong in virtual knock out for place in last four of Asia Cup

It won't be easy for the Pakistani team given Hong Kong's previous performance. Hong Kong has recently been in excellent form, taking first place in the qualification competition and going undefeated.

September 2, 2022

Asia Cup 2022: Ravindra Jadeja becomes India’s most successful bowler in tournament history

In the match, Jadeja bowled brilliantly. He took the wicket of dangerous-looking batter Babar Hayat, sending him back for 41 off 35 balls.

September 1, 2022

Asia Cup: Kohli hails Suryakumar Yadav for ‘special knock’ against Hong Kong

Suryakumar Yadav's stylish 68 not out and Kohli's unbeaten 59, helped India secure a spot in to the Super Four round of Asia Cup 2022 after defeating Hong Kong by 40 runs here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

September 1, 2022

Asia Cup 2022: India enter Super Four stage with 40-run win over Hong Kong

Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav's heroics in the final seven overs helped him reach 68 off just 26 balls and remain unbeaten, and they joined with Virat Kohli's 31st T20I fifty, 59 not out off 44 balls, to help India achieve a challenging 192/2.

September 1, 2022

Hong Kong defeat UAE to qualify for Asia Cup; join India, Pakistan in Group A

As the top-ranked team at the conclusion of the Qualifiers, Hong Kong will now join India and Pakistan in Group A of the Asia Cup T20 competition. In Group B of the competition are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

August 25, 2022

Hong Kong-UAE clash to decide the last remaining Asia Cup berth

The only hurdle now remaining in Hong Kong's path to securing a place alongside India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup will come from hosts UAE.

August 24, 2022

Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, United Arab Emirates set to battle it out in Asia Cup qualifier

The winning team of the qualifier tournament will earn a spot in Group A alongside India and Pakistan in the main Asia Cup event, set to start in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27.

August 18, 2022

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite receives One UI 4.1 upgrade for Android 12

According to GSM Arena, along with the July 2022 Android security patch, the new update gives the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite a revamped user interface and the typical Android 12 and One UI 4.1 features.

August 7, 2022

Asymmetric federalism

The position of the Hong Kong dollar would be maintained. Even the lease of land would be valid after 1997 for 50 years with some stipulations.

August 4, 2022