Ticking time bomb for China’s Economy

China, often hailed as an economic powerhouse, is currently facing significant challenges that have cast a shadow over its growth prospects. The recent liquidity crisis faced by Evergrande, the country’s largest real estate firm, and its subsequent bankruptcy filing have raised concerns about the stability of the Chinese economy.

Pakistan’s Web of Deceit and Misinformation Against India

Chinese academics propose “Xizang” Over “Tibet” to enhance CCP’s narrative

Twelve-year-old boy stabs 12-year-old girl in Adelaide school

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a fellow student at an Adelaide school, prompting it to go into lockdown.

Chandrayaan-3 marks a watershed in Indian space exploration missions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was delighted and over the moon when he learned of the unique feat of the Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan 3 making a soft landing at the hitherto unknown south pole.

PM Modi’s message for BRICS: Mutual trust, transparency can see us make big impact in Global South

In a special message at the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that mutual trust and transparency can help create a big impact, especially in the global south. In his address at the forum, PM Modi said,

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed congratulates India on 77th Independence Day, in Hindi

“First time since 2019…”: Sherpa Dammu Ravi underlines ‘enormous significance’ of 15th BRICS Summit

Chandrayaan-3s success marks significant milestone for India, global space exploration: Israeli PM

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the success of Chandrayaan-3 and said it marks a significant milestone for India and global space exploration.

Philippine foreign secretary calls for China to reduce tensions in South China sea

Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo yesterday called on China to take steps to reduce tensions over clashing claims in the South China Sea, at a time of growing tensions over the Philippine-held Second Thomas Shoal.

Total kharif sowing over in almost 90% of normal area till August 11

Elon Musk calls Indian-American Ramaswamy a promising candidate for US prez

Elon Musk on Thursday praised Indian-American lawmaker Vivek Ramaswamy - who is set to contest against Donald Trump in Republican primaries for presidential polls - calling him a ’’very promising candidate’’.

Sri Lanka: the scourge of Chinese white elephant projects

I am here not as Prime Minister, but as a Hindu: UK PM Rishi Sunak at Morari Bapu’s Ramkatha

Major restructure sees China’s PLA air force take over naval aircraft

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), an armed force beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, is the world’s largest military. Its pursuit of ’’jointness’’ between the various armed services has been made evident in the recent blockade of a Philippine outpost in the South China Sea, and in the recent transfer of naval aviation assets into the hands of the PLA Air Force.

Unveiling Geopolitical Chessboard: India’s vigilance against Chinese Maritime incursions in Sri Lanka

India has been closely monitoring the increasing presence of Chinese vessels in Sri Lankan ports, particularly in Colombo and Hambantota. This growing maritime engagement between China and Sri Lanka has raised concerns in India about its own security and strategic interests in the region.

PM Modi’s proposed Greece visit shaped by Athens consistent support on J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Greece following his trip to South Africa for the BRICS summit later this month has been shaped by the fact that Greece, unlike many other Western nations, has consistently supported India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir for decades, said people with knowledge of the matter.

Indonesia delays launch of China-backed high-speed railway

The launch of Indonesia’s China-backed high-speed railway has been delayed by several weeks so that the consortium that is building the project can run some final safety tests, it announced yesterday.

Chinese damming Brahmaputra: A slow disaster recipe for Bangladesh

The mighty braided river Brahmaputra, being transboundary in nature and joined by several tributaries throughout its journey, is called by different names in different regions, like Yarlung Tsangpo, Jamuna etc. Of late, it has become a source of major geopolitical contestation in the Indian subcontinent.

China’s BRI and the debt crises plaguing Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Norochcholai continues to suffer breakdowns when hydro-power is limited

One of the three units of the Chinese- built Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has suffered another breakdown on August 08 placing much pressure on generating electricity in Sri Lanka especially at a time hydro-power generation has been severely affected due a drought.

Toll of injured rises to 21 in earthquake that hit Chinas Shandong

Flooding fuels food security concerns in China

Days of heavy rain have caused severe flooding in China’s leading grain-producing region in the northeast, killing 14 people and raising concerns about food security as floodwater inundated farmlands, reports CNN.

Pakistan’s Judicial System Has Failed, Don’t Know if Imran Khan Will Get Legal Relief: Defence Expert K P Fabian

Philippines condemns China’s use of water cannons at its vessels

The country’s coast guard and military condemned on Sunday what they called the China Coast Guard’s “dangerous” actions after it fired water cannons at Philippine vessels, the latest of Beijing’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea.

Australian work-from-home employee sacked for ’not typing enough’

An insurance employee in Australia who worked from home was sacked after her boss tracked her keystrokes and realised she was hardly doing any work.

Girl, 10, ‘marries’ boyfriend days before losing leukemia battle

A dying 10-year-old (in the US) whose last wish was to get married ‘tied the knot’ with her childhood sweetheart – days before passing away from leukemia.

Hambantota Port as China’s Next Naval Base: Implications & Regional Dynamics

The reports of China mulling to choose Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port as its next naval base have sparked significant discussions and debates over the potential implications for Sri Lanka and regional power dynamics.

Asia crude imports hit high as China, India gorge on Russian oil

Asia’s crude imports lifted to a record high in July as the top-importing region’s two biggest buyers, China and India, continued to take large volumes of discounted Russian oil.

Former deputy general manager of China Energy expelled from Communist Party for violation of discipline, laws

Li Dong, former deputy general manager of the China Energy Investment Corporation (China Energy), has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) citing serious violations of discipline and laws, Chinese State media reported. The punishment was announced on Wednesday in an official statement by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision.