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NSA Ajit Doval to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today in Beijing

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here on Tuesday to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi as he takes part in the India-China Special Representatives' talks to be held on Wednesday, aimed at restoring the bilateral ties stalled for more than four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Dec 18, 2024

Carlsen lauds Gukesh, confirms he won't challenge the young World Chess Champion

Gukesh etches India's name in golden letters in chess history: AICF

The All-India Chess Federation (AICF) president Nitin Narang lauded D. Gukesh on becoming the youngest World Chess Champion and said it is not just a personal milestone but the feat has also etched India's name in golden letters in the history of chess.

Dec 13, 2024

Magnus Carlsen Steps Back as Gukesh Emerges Youngest Chess Champion

Magnus Carlsen steps back from challenging the new World Chess Champion, Gukesh D. Gukesh, at 18, becomes the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating Ding Liren of China. Gukesh's journey to the championship included winning the prestigious Candidates Tournament in Toronto.

Dec 13, 2024

Nifty Next 50 outperforms NSE's benchmark, jumps over 47 pc in a year

Nifty Next 50 outperforms NSE's benchmark, jumps over 47% in a year: Report

Nifty Next 50 outperformed the National Stock Exchange's benchmark in the past one year amid economic uncertainty and mixed economic signals

Dec 9, 2024

127 Indian companies committed to net-zero targets: Report

About 127 companies in India are committed to net-zero targets, according to a report.

Dec 4, 2024

India launching its first-ever auction of undersea mineral blocks for mining

India Dives into Undersea Mineral Exploration; First Auction Announced

India is launching its first auction of undersea mineral blocks for mining, marking its entry into undersea mineral exploration. The offshore area of India is rich in mineral resources, crucial for reducing dependence on imports and stabilizing supply chains.

Nov 27, 2024

Most Asia-Pacific nations to see strong growth in 2025, China to take hit with new US govt

Much of the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow solidly in the first quarter of 2025, although China will take a big hit due to the challenges posed by the new US administration to be headed by Donald Trump.

Nov 25, 2024

Chinese stainless steel plates face anti-dumping probe

Anti-Dumping Probe Launched Against Chinese Stainless Steel Plates

South Korea plans to launch an antidumping investigation into stainless steel plates imported from China after a local company claimed that cheap imports have damaged the domestic market, the industry ministry said on Thursday.

Sep 26, 2024

Unsafe Food Imports: Only 12% Successfully Recalled

In a recent revelation that has raised concerns over food safety, it has been reported that only a meager 12 percent of food imports deemed unsafe have been successfully removed from the market.

Sep 15, 2024

World AI Conference 2024 kicks off at Shanghai today; What to expect?

Shanghai is set to kick off the World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance today. The Conference with it's theme 'Governing Al for Good and for All' will extend for 4 days ending on 7th July 2024.

Jul 4, 2024

Raj man killed in China; BJP MP urges MEA to repatriate his mortal remains

BJP MP from Rajasthan's Jalore, Lumbaram Choudhary, has written to Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, urging him to facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains of a trader from the state who was reportedly kidnapped and murdered in Guangdong, China, recently.

Jun 29, 2024

India is now world's 3rd largest domestic aviation market, next to US, China

India has now become the world's third-largest domestic aviation market after the U.S. and China, as airlines such as IndiGo and Air India have expanded their fleet size to cater to the surge in air passengers, according to data compiled by aviation analytics firm OAG.

Jun 28, 2024

India aims to emerge as alternative to China with 3 major semiconductor projects

India is emerging as a promising alternative to China in the global chipmaking industry, hosting the Semicon exhibition for the first time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore, aiming to make India a major semiconductor hub.

Jun 15, 2024

Ukraine dominates agenda as G7 leaders gather in Italy for summit

The G7 leaders are huddling in Italy for a three-day summit dominated by the wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza, in addition to the growing trade and security tensions with China.

Jun 13, 2024

NASA head Nelson says China hiding military presence in space

The chief of US space agency NASA has told lawmakers in Washington that China is using civilian programmes to hide military objectives in space.

Apr 18, 2024

29th Round: India, China hold crucial meet to resolve issues along LAC

The 29th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs was held in Beijing to discuss and resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Mar 28, 2024

China's economy is in trouble; even Xi Jinping agrees [read now]

China's businesses are struggling and job seekers are having trouble finding work, President Xi Jinping acknowledged during his New Year's Eve speech, a media report said.

Jan 1, 2024

As China grapples with pneumonia outbreak, India remains vigilant [read now]

A missive from the Union Health Secretary to states and union territories urges an immediate review of public health and hospital preparedness. This includes assessing the availability of human resources, hospital beds, influenza drugs and vaccines, medical oxygen, antibiotics, personal protective equipment, testing kits, reagents, and the functionality of oxygen plants and ventilators.

Nov 26, 2023

Monitoring outbreak of H9N2 cases in China, India prepared for any health exigency: Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China and that India is prepared for any kind of public health exigency.

Nov 25, 2023

China Sees Undiagnosed Pneumonia Outbreak In Children: Report

Major pneumonia outbreak in China affects children; paediatric hospitals overwhelmed [details]

China is experiencing a major pneumonia outbreak with no known cause in children, and it is overwhelming paediatric hospitals in the country, according to a report.

Nov 23, 2023

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