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Govt tweaks visa rules for Chinese nationals involved in PLI sector

Nov 09, 2023, at 02:50 am

New Delhi: The Centre has come up with fresh rules to clear visas for Chinese nationals working in the PLI sectors, Moneycontrol reported citing a government source.

Punjab: BSF recovers China-made drone close to Amritsar

Oct 30, 2023, at 11:46 pm

The Border Security Force recovered  a China-made drone from a farming field on the outskirts of Daoke village in Punjab's Amritsar region on Sunday (October 29, 2023).

China's rapid military expansion raises global concerns

Oct 27, 2023, at 08:16 pm

In recent years, China has been making significant strides in expanding its military capabilities, raising concerns among global powers, particularly the United States.

Will China be able to resolve Israel-Hamas war?

Oct 20, 2023, at 05:26 am

In a move that could provide China a chance to consolidate its political hold in the Middle East region, Beijing has decided to play its role in diffusing the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. China’s special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun has held telephonic talks with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority.

China’s air power and the myth of J20

Oct 13, 2023, at 11:14 pm

The Myth of J20 One of the biggest enigmas of the border war between India and China in 1962 was the question of why India did not use its air power to engage the Chinese army in the Himalayan frontier.

Racist China: Indian-made iPhones smell curry

Oct 06, 2023, at 10:20 pm

China has been filled with bitterness ever since the news of Indian-made iPhone 15 reaching global market has surfaced.

'Political convenience cannot be basis for response to terrorism': India at UN amid row with Canada

Sep 27, 2023, at 05:13 am

Amid the Indo-Canadian diplomatic row and continued tension with China, India Tuesday said "political convenience" cannot be the basis for a response to terrorism or extremism, and called on the global community to respect the rules-based order and the UN Charter.

'Discriminatory': Anurag Thakur slams China over visa denial to Arunachal athletes for Asian Games

Sep 24, 2023, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Friday condemned China's denial of visas to three Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh and called the move "discriminatory" as well as against the Olympic Charter.

Afghanistan’s natural resources, not the betterment of its people, is driving China’s incessant push towards Kabul

Sep 23, 2023, at 11:45 pm

Although Beijing has not officially recognized the Taliban regime that holds power in Kabul, it has taken the unusual position of nevertheless maintaining an Ambassador and an Embassy in Afghanistan.

Hangzhou Asian Games: China bars players from Arunachal Pradesh, India lodges protest

Sep 22, 2023, at 10:04 pm

India on Friday lodged a strong protest with China over 'deliberative and selective' obstruction of some of the Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh from participating in the Asian Games at Hangzhou.

'Seems Congress secretly struck deal to sell entire land to China': Himanta Sarma on map controversy

Sep 17, 2023, at 06:34 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Saturday slammed the Congress, alleging that they demonstrated their indifference towards the Northeast and its people while mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their latest social media post.

US describes G20 Summit in New Delhi as an 'absolute success'

Sep 12, 2023, at 02:46 pm

The United States on Monday described the G20 Summit in New Delhi, which was held under India's presidency, as an ' absolute success'.

Nepali politician demands expulsion of Chinese envoy over 'undiplomatic remarks' on New Delhi-Kathmandu relationship  

Sep 10, 2023, at 12:07 am

A Nepali politician has demanded the expulsion of Chinese Ambassador Cheng Song for his alleged “undiplomatic remarks” on the relationship between Kathmandu and New Delhi.

India-Gulf rail deal in works but not sure of announcement timeline, says top US official Jake Sullivan

Sep 08, 2023, at 10:01 pm

Connectivity from India, across the Middle East, to Europe is incredibly important and will bring significant gains to all the countries involved, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said.

China-India relations stable on the whole, says Beijing on Xi Jinping skipping G20 Meeting in New Delhi

Sep 06, 2023, at 07:56 pm

China, a nation that has been engaged in a conflict with India in recent times, on Tuesday said it supports New Delhi in hosting the G20 Summit in New Delhi and is ready to work with all parties in making the event successful.

China's top body shows concern for rise in domestic violence cases

Sep 05, 2023, at 07:52 pm

China’s top legislative body is extremely concerned about the rise in domestic violence cases in the country even as the Xi government is making all efforts to promote marriages, three child policy and increase population.

Joe Biden feels 'disappointed' as Xi Jinping may skip attending G20 Summit in New Delhi

Sep 04, 2023, at 02:53 pm

US President Joe Biden has expressed disappointment that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may not attend the upcoming G20 Summit in India.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two Lashker-e-Toiba OGWs with Chinese pistol arrested from Baramulla

Sep 04, 2023, at 05:22 am

Security forces on Sunday arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of terror outfit Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) and recovered arms and ammunition from them in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Making absurd claims does not make other people's territories yours: S Jaishankar dismisses China's newly released map

Aug 30, 2023, at 08:35 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rebutted China's claim over Indian territory as shown in a map unveiled by the country and said the Narendra Modi-led government is clear about the territory of the nation.

'Entire Ladakh knows China has usurped our land': Rahul Gandhi slamming PM Modi over Beijing's new map

Aug 30, 2023, at 03:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the Modi government over China's claim to have control over the Indian union territory of Ladakh as suggested by a map released by the hostile neighbouring country.

India logs strong protest over China's new 'standard map' including Arunachal Pradesh

Aug 30, 2023, at 03:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India Tuesday lodged a strong protest through diplomatic channels with Beijing over the issue of the 2023 standard map of China that lays claim to India’s territory.

PM Modi 'lying', China has grabbed Indian land in Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi in Kargil

Aug 26, 2023, at 01:58 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday claimed that even as everybody in Ladakh knows that a major part of Indian land has been taken away by China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "blatantly lying" about the issue.

PM Modi, Xi Jinping meet on sidelines of BRICS, agree on 'expeditious de-escalation' in Ladakh

Aug 25, 2023, at 06:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping  met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in South Africa where both leaders agreed to work for "expeditious de-escalation" along the entire Line of Actual Control (LAC), that witnessed tensions since the violent face-off in June 2020 in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

Buzz over PM Modi-Xi Jinping meet on sidelines of BRICS Summit in South Africa

Aug 23, 2023, at 01:38 am

Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in South Africa’s Johannesburg on Tuesday to attend a BRICS meeting, may meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit.

Targeting the Chinese

Aug 22, 2023, at 04:04 am

On August 13, 2023, two terrorists were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after they attacked a convoy of vehicles belonging to Chinese engineers and SFs near Faqir Colony Bridge in Gwadar city (Gwadar District), Balochistan.

USA's recent moves on Bangladesh will only strengthen Islamists & anti-liberation forces

Aug 20, 2023, at 08:33 pm

The USA had announced that it will deny visas to any Bangladeshi involved in electoral “malpractices”. The moves by the USA have irked PM Sheikh Hasina whose party Awami League shares a difficult relationship with America since the 1971 war. 

India-China agree to resolve border issues during a two-day meet

Aug 16, 2023, at 02:51 pm

The Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) agreed to resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western Sector.

India gifts missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam

Jul 23, 2023, at 05:15 am

Cam Ranh(Vietnam): India on Saturday presented its active missile corvette, INS Kirpan, as a gift to Vietnam, symbolising the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two nations.

Eastern Ladakh: PLA soldiers set up tents in buffer zone

Jul 21, 2023, at 09:38 pm

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has set up four tents within a designated buffer zone in Chushul region of Ladakh, media reports said.

Nirmala Sitharaman meets Chinese counterpart on sidelines of G20 meet, discusses economic issues

Jul 18, 2023, at 07:54 pm

Gandhinagar: Meeting on the sidelines of the third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meet, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday discussed various economic issues, including inflation and trade, with her Chinese counterpart Liu Kun here.