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Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi, the sequel to Happy Bhag Jayegi, was released on August 24, 2018. The film, featuring Sonakshi Sinha in place of Diana Penty, highlighted a familiar theme: the people in...
The proliferation of electric cars on roads signifies a shift towards reduced pollution and a vision of future transportation. However, the question arises: who is leading this electric revolution?...
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meeting, he was chauffeured in a Made-in-China Hongqi car, the preferred vehicle of President Xi Jinping during official visits. This occurred during...
BYD, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer in China, is experiencing significant headwinds in its domestic market. The company's profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year (April-June)...
Geely, a Chinese automaker, has announced that its flagship model, the Galaxy M9 PHEV, received over 40,000 pre-sale orders within 24 hours of bookings opening. This plug-in hybrid SUV is offered in...
Tesla has launched a new long-wheelbase version of the Model Y specifically for the Chinese market. The new Model Y features a six-seater configuration, offering increased cabin space. This electric...
Tesla, the American electric car manufacturer, has launched a new long-wheelbase version of the Model Y specifically for the Chinese market. This new Model Y boasts increased cabin space with a...
Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant, is expanding its horizons beyond smartphones and gadgets, making a significant move into the automotive sector. After the launch of its first electric car, the SU7 EV,...
India is focusing on rare earth materials crucial for electric vehicles and defense equipment. The nation currently relies heavily on imports for these materials. A recent report by the consulting...
Restrictions imposed by China on rare earth magnets are beginning to affect the electric vehicle market. Bajaj, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is experiencing the impact of the rare...
While the global EV industry grapples with China's rare earth restrictions, India is surging towards record electric vehicle sales. Significant growth has been observed in every EV segment in India...
Tata Motors has reported that it is not currently experiencing any supply chain disruptions due to recent rare earth metal export restrictions. The company's Chairman confirmed that stable supplies...
China, a dominant force in the global electric vehicle (EV) market due to its control over rare earth metals essential for battery production, is facing challenges in clearing its car inventories....
Following discussions, India and China have reached an agreement to resume direct air services between the two countries by late October 2025. This agreement, announced by the Ministry of External...
The former US President, Donald Trump, addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During his speech, he targeted India, Russia, China, and European countries. He...
India is bolstering its space security strategy with plans to develop 'bodyguard satellites.' These satellites will protect Indian satellites from potential threats and attacks by adversaries....
The Indian Rugby Football Union has announced the Indian U18 Boys and Girls teams for the Asia Rugby Emirates U18 Rugby 7s Championship 2025, scheduled to take place in Hohhot, China, from September...
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan stated that India faces significant security challenges, primarily from nuclear-armed adversaries and unresolved border disputes with China....
The Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece, Saamana, has criticized Prime Minister Modi's recent foreign visits to Japan and China. The article questions the purpose of these trips, noting that Modi is...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which included a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, served as a reminder of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Tianjin, China. He landed at Binhai International Airport for a two-day official visit. This marks...
Beijing, China, is preparing to host two major events. The first is the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, scheduled for August 31st and September 1st in Tianjin. Immediately following...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in China today to participate in the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, commencing on August 31st. Sources indicate that PM Modi will...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Japan to participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. The visit is scheduled for two days. Upon arrival, PM Modi received a warm welcome. He landed...
Various rice varieties are cultivated across different regions of the country. While each variety has its unique characteristics, farmers are currently facing challenges related to their rice crops....
The strain in relations between India and the United States has been caused by Donald Trump's insistence on tariffs. The bombastic Trump has been issuing threats to India over tariffs, imposing a 50...
The Himachal Pradesh government's consistent efforts to re-establish trade with China through Shipki-La, located in Kinnaur, have shown promising results, according to recent reports. The Chinese...
The Chinese short-video app TikTok has resurfaced in discussions, with rumors of its return to India circulating on social media. The Congress party has reacted with a post on X, sparking debate. The...
India is seeking ways to mitigate the impact of the 50% tariff imposed by the United States, particularly focusing on the seafood trade. With the US targeting Indian seafood exports, the government...
Amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics and increasing security challenges in the Indian Ocean region, the 8th high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on India has escalated tensions, prompting China's condemnation. The Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, voiced his disapproval by...
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, drawing a comparison to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's response to the 1999...
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held discussions with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, China. Singh emphasized the...
During the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a strong message against terrorism, indirectly targeting Pakistan. He highlighted the challenges...
In an interview with Le Figaro, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's stance on terrorism, Kashmir, and global affairs. He emphasized India's strong partnership with France,...
Operation Sindoor: With each passing day, new details of Operation Sindoor are emerging, showcasing India's technological superiority over Pakistan and its air force. The Government has said that the...
The Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley, has left India in shock and mourning. The Resistance Front (TRF), a militant...
After the January 2024 row between India and Maldives following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, the two countries worked hard to normalize their bilateral relations. Pro-Chinese...
Hours after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Kashmir issue will be solved once stolen territory under illegal Pakistani occupation is returned, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister...
India on Friday said that the recent agreements between Maldives and other countries like China and Turkey will affect New Delhi's financial assistance to the island nation. Reacting to a question,...
HMPV Cases in India: The world was still recovering from the devastation of COVID-19 when a new virus from China, HMPV, created a stir globally. An eight-month-old baby in a hospital in Bengaluru has...
Congress leader Pawan Khera reacted sharply on China's establishment of two new counties in Hotan prefecture and said that the "perfunctory objection" raised by the Ministry of External Affairs in...
'Direct support to Pak…', Foreign affairs expert analyses China’s role in wake of Pahalgam attack
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, on Monday said that the reason why China is sitting inside India is because Make in India has failed. India's Chief of Army Staff has said that the...
The Under-20 World Wrestling Championship took place in Samokov, Bulgaria. At this tournament, Kajal, a young Indian wrestler and the daughter of a taxi driver, made history by defeating a Chinese...
Images have surfaced from China, with numerous publications highlighting them. A recently released unboxing video from China provides a detailed look at the phone's final design and the contents of...
Xiaomi is preparing to unveil its new flagship 17 series later this month. A recent video featuring the company's president, Lu Weibang, has been circulating online, comparing the upcoming phone with...
Initially, reports indicated that Foxconn had repatriated 300 engineers from its Indian plant to China, sparking concerns about the impact on Apple product production. However, an Indian official has...
The iPhone 17 Series has been launched, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Potential buyers should be aware of the pricing in different countries to find...
Recent discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have sparked significant optimism within India's electronics manufacturing sector. Joint ventures and...
Chinese scientists have announced the creation of the world's first "all-frequency" 6G chip, a technological breakthrough poised to deliver mobile internet speeds exceeding 100 Gbps. The chip is a...
Following reports of users being able to access the TikTok website, government sources have firmly stated that the ban on the popular video-sharing platform remains in effect. Despite some users...
India has surpassed China in the export of smartphones to the United States, according to a report by Canalys. The 'Make in India' initiative and the government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI)...
Apple is significantly increasing its iPhone production capacity in India. This expansion will see manufacturing operations spread across five factories as the company aims to reduce its reliance on...
India is experiencing a surge in its 'Make in India' initiative, with the nation emerging as a leading smartphone supplier to the United States. Recent data reveals that New Delhi has surpassed...
Apple has decided to close one of its retail stores in China, marking the first time the company is shutting down a store in the country. The Apple store in the Parkland Mall, located in the...
The landscape of the smartphone market in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, with 'Made in India' phones experiencing a surge in demand. This shift is largely attributed to...
Samsung's exports have experienced a significant downturn. The company's exports decreased by approximately 20 percent in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26. This decline is attributed to...
The Washington Post's internal email system has been compromised in a cyberattack, believed to be orchestrated by a foreign government. The hack targeted the Microsoft email accounts of several...
Vietnam, a burgeoning tech manufacturing hub, faces escalating pressure from the United States to reduce its reliance on Chinese components in electronics assembled within its borders. The US is...
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), along with the Survey of India (SoI), has directed US tech giant Google to remove the Chinese chat app ‘Ablo’ from its Play...
Wuxi, often called the “Pearl of Taihu Lake,” transformed into a center of spiritual diplomacy this week as it welcomed the 21st United Nations Vesak Day. The three-day program, running from May 26,...
Seoul: In a move that underscores its focus on internal policy evaluation, North Korea has announced plans to hold an important plenary meeting of its ruling Workers' Party in late June. State media...
A calculated and ruthless psychological warfare campaign appears to be underway, orchestrated by Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir. The strategy involves manipulating global superpowers, namely the...
A recent incident at Shanghai Pudong Airport, where an Indian national alleged mistreatment by immigration officials, has prompted a response from China. Prema Wangjom Thongdok, from Arunachal...
Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to visit China in April 2026, accepting an invitation extended by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The announcement came via a post on Trump's...
A former high-ranking CIA officer believes the United States should significantly strengthen its relationship with India, citing converging national interests. James C. Lawler, who previously headed...
A former senior CIA officer has emphasized the critical need for the United States to cultivate a significantly stronger relationship with India, citing compatible interests and shared democratic...
China's approach in Xinjiang is often described using terms like 'education,' 'training,' and 'skills development.' However, these labels mask a sophisticated system aimed at fundamentally altering...
The United States has levied sanctions against 32 international entities and individuals across various countries, including India, for their alleged support of Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned...
U.S. President Donald Trump has disclosed that Pakistan has been conducting nuclear weapons tests, a significant statement made shortly after he announced the U.S. would resume its own nuclear...
Former President Donald Trump has issued a veiled warning to Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding any potential aggression towards Taiwan. During an interview, Trump suggested that China...
President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Chinese President Xi Jinping, indicating that any military aggression towards Taiwan would carry significant consequences. While Trump remained...
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing, a significant shift in policy. Responding to questions from reporters on Air Force One, Trump stated,...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has issued a stern warning against global "unilateralism," asserting that the world must resist a return to the "law of the jungle" in international trade. These pointed...
Satellite imagery has revealed a significant new air defense complex being constructed by China in Tibet, positioned perilously close to the sensitive Pangong Lake region. This burgeoning facility,...
China's insatiable demand for a traditional remedy derived from donkey skins has led to the annual slaughter of millions of donkeys. This practice, deeply rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, involves...
In a shift from traditional warfare, a new economic battleground is emerging, with China wielding gold as its primary weapon against the U.S. dollar's global dominance. President Xi Jinping is...
In a significant diplomatic pivot, U.S. President Donald Trump is now seeking the assistance of Chinese President Xi Jinping to broker peace in Ukraine. This strategic shift follows the cancellation...
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to China, threatening to impose a staggering 155% tariff on Chinese goods if President Xi Jinping does not agree to a fair trade deal. This...
Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly criticized attempts by the United States to pressure India and China to sever energy ties with Moscow. He warned that such actions could backfire...
Former President Donald Trump has confirmed his plan to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping within the next four weeks, with US soybean purchases taking center stage. The meeting's primary focus will...
China has sentenced 16 members of a single family to death within a day. A Chinese court handed down the death penalty to 16 members of the Ming family on Monday, a family implicated in running a...
China has extended a helping hand to Pakistan, sending aid to flood-affected areas. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan, the first consignment of relief...
Former Chinese Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian has been sentenced to death for accepting bribes. Tang was accused of abusing his position while in government from 2007 to 2024. He assisted others...
Palestine has formally applied for membership in the BRICS group, seeking to strengthen its position on the international stage. BRICS, comprising the world's five fastest-growing economies – Brazil,...
A significant setback has occurred for China and Russia at the United Nations regarding Iran's nuclear program. The two nations presented a draft resolution aimed at delaying the re-imposition of UN...
China is the largest contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, playing a significant role in global warming and climate change, which leads to environmental and health problems. According...
President Donald Trump, in a pre-meeting address from the Oval Office, acknowledged the impending arrival of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Field Marshal. He expressed uncertainty...
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a deal that will transfer the popular video-sharing app TikTok to American ownership and control. Trump stated that the deal was a key...
China recently announced the K-visa, a multi-entry visa specifically designed for foreign business leaders, investors, and young STEM talent. Beijing claims this initiative will open new avenues for...
Super Typhoon Ragasa, following its destructive path through Taiwan and the Philippines, is forecasted to make landfall today between Taishan and Zhanjiang in China. The storm has already resulted in...
China has initiated the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents and mandated the closure of schools and some businesses across at least ten cities as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward its...
China has recently updated regulations concerning the entry and exit of foreign nationals, introducing a new 'K Visa' category. This visa, launching on October 1, 2025, aims to draw young, highly...
China is introducing a new "K Visa" category aimed at attracting young, talented professionals, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This move comes as the...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Trump presented a proposal to the Taliban government recently, which was rejected. The...
Contrary to popular belief, China's greatest adversary isn't a nation like the United States or India, but rather the vast Taklamakan Desert. This desert poses significant challenges to China,...
President Donald Trump announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping has approved the TikTok deal, allowing the video-sharing platform to continue operating in the United States. Speaking to reporters...
Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call on Friday, which Trump described as "very productive." The leaders agreed to meet during the upcoming APEC Summit...
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephonic conversation, as reported by Xinhua News. The call occurred against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations, including a...