China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China on Thursday said that it 'firmly opposes external interference' in the internal affairs of the Maldives and supports the island nation in upholding its sovereignty and independence as......

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

India is home to 18 of the 20 cities with the most severe increase in fine particle pollutants or PM2.5 from 2010 to 2019, according to a comprehensive and detailed analysis of air pollution and......

Pakistan always first in our neighbourhood policy, says China

China on Thursday told Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that it will always put its ”all-weather ally” as a priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy as it praised his......

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China.Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: US President......

'Modi changed India's attitude towards Maritime Silk Road plan'

  China's Silk Road plan the name of which was subsequently changed to ‘Belt and Road’ project moots a maze of roads and corridors connecting China with Asia and Europe. A Chinese......

Will BRICS bank break the monopoly of IMF, World Bank?

The formation of the New Development Bank by the Brazil Russia India China South Africa nations along with the formation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will break the monopoly of the......

India, China moving in right direction? Both must be more proactive

Indian and Chinese firms recently signed joint work plans. That is the way to go - compete, but also cohabit if feasible, says Kishan S Rana. The ecosystems of India and China today jostle against......

China wealth fund, Commerce Min to get new heads

China will likely appoint savvy international dealmakers to run its giant sovereign wealth fund and Commerce Ministry in a soft power push to soothe fears over a planned spending spree to boost......