China

Xi Jinping's leadership : Power, transition, and future of China's leadership

The coming years will test China's political system as never before. The CCP must balance the need for strong, centralized leadership with the imperative for institutional resilience and adaptability.

5 days ago

Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues

Crisis of confidence: Global markets wobble amid trade tensions and uncertain policy signals

The world's economic compass is spinning, and only those with vision, adaptability, and resolve will chart a course through these uncertain waters.

5 days ago

After NSA Doval and Rajnath Singh, EAM Jaishankar to visit China next week to attend SCO meeting

Spotlighting the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent Operation Sindoor to dismantle terror infrastructure across the border, the National Security Advisor called for the urgent need to shun double standards in the fight against terrorism and take decisive actions against UN-proscribed terrorists and entities.

11 days ago

China uses Pakistan as proxy for military testing: Deputy Chief of Army Staff

During the DGMO-level talks, it was revealed that Pakistan was receiving real-time updates from China, further complicating the strategic environment. "When DGMO-level talks were on, Pakistan was actually mentioning that your such and such important vectors are ready for action and requested us to pull it back.

11 days ago

Dalai Lama says 600-year-old institution of reincarnation to continue; China insists govt to approve successor

Dalai Lama challenges China claim to approve successor; says Gaden Phodrang Trust is in charge

Amnesty International's China Director, Sarah Brooks, described China's efforts to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama as a "direct assault" on the right to freedom of religion. Penpa Tsering, the president of the Tibetan government-in-exile, highlighted the global support for the continuation of the Dalai Lama's position.

12 days ago

Terror and peace cannot co-exist: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet in China

Rajnath Singh takes firm stand against terrorism at SCO

Rajnath Singh stressed that peace and prosperity cannot coexist with terrorism and the spread of WMDs, urging for a collective and resolute stand to ensure safety and security for all.

19 days ago

China warns US after Iran strike in first public statement; calls for peace

China condemned U.S. strikes on Iran, citing UN violations, as China, Russia, and Pakistan pushed for a UN ceasefire. North Korea and others urged diplomacy. Oil prices surged amid fears of wider conflict, prompting global calls for peace and stability.

22 days ago

UN Security Council renews sanctions against South Sudan for a year

The Security Council adopted a resolution to renew for a year, until May 31, 2026, an arms embargo against South Sudan as well as targeted sanctions of travel ban and asset freeze against individuals and entities.

May 31, 2025

Here's the address: #7, 3rd floor, 8th Main, BTM Layout 1, Bengaluru 560029

When militaries cross the line: How military politicization shapes and shakes global democracies

Through the lens of India, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Nigeria, and Latin America, there's a need to examine not only the dangers but also the rare cases where professionalism has fortified democracy.

May 22, 2025

In theatre of absurd, Pakistan talks of river issue while UNSC debates maritime security

While the Security Council was debating maritime security and expressing concern over terrorism on the seas, Pakistan tried to bring up a river issue, the Indus water.

May 21, 2025

India slams China's 'preposterous' attempt to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh

India on Tuesday lambasted China for its repeated and "preposterous" attempts to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming that the north-eastern state is an integral and inalienable part of the country.

May 14, 2025

Terror will persist unless Pakistan army, ISI are crushed: Former J&K DGP SP Vaid (IANS Interview)

China backs terror, most hypocritical country: Former DGP SP Vaid

Former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) S. P. Vaid on Sunday launched a scathing attack on China, saying it is the most hypocritical country in the world and obstructs global efforts against terrorism.

May 11, 2025

US tariff hikes no longer make economic sense: China

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that the United States' 245 per cent tariff on certain products from China no longer makes economic sense.

Apr 17, 2025

Goldman Sachs cuts China stock market targets again amid US trade tensions

Goldman Sachs has once again lowered its targets for major Chinese stock indexes, citing growing trade tensions between the US and China.

Apr 14, 2025

Whatever they tax us, we tax them: Trump to India, EU, China

US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, said the reciprocal tariffs would take effect on April 2, reinforcing his administration's stance on trade policy and criticising European Union, China, Brazil, India, and South Korea for high tariffs.

Mar 5, 2025

China unveils logos for three space missions in 2025

The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Monday unveiled logos for three key missions in China's manned space programme this year.

Jan 20, 2025

India largest healthcare private equity market in 2024 in Asia Pacific: Report

India emerged as the largest healthcare private equity (PE) market in 2024 by volume in the Asia Pacific region, accounting for 26 per cent of the region's total deal volume.

Jan 10, 2025

Govt rolling out Rs 15,000 crore roadmap to help steel industry cut carbon emissions

India's steel demand poised to grow 9 per cent in 2025 amid global slump: Report

Steel demand in India will continue to outpace other major steel-consuming economies in calendar year 2025 with a growth of 8-9 per cent, driven by a shift towards steel-intensive construction in the housing and infrastructure sectors along with better demand from engineering, packaging and other segments

Jan 8, 2025

Stable political scenario, favourable policy, infra push to drive Indian economy in 2025

Indian economy in robust spot globally in 2025 with high frequency indicators picking up growth

As 2025 begins on a note of heightened global uncertainties ahead of the US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, India continues to be in a much stronger position with high frequency indicators showing a pick up in the pace of growth in the third quarter of current fiscal (Q3 FY25)

Jan 2, 2025

Farmers protest in Indore against substandard Chinese garlic imports

Upset over the low price of garlic, farmers staged a massive protest in Indore.

Dec 18, 2024

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