Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua has alleged that America's efforts to include India in the Nuclear Suppliers Group was part of a "greater design" to contain China and prevent the resurgence of Russia.
During President Jinping's visit, China committed $20 billion investment over the next five years
During these seven decades, the IAF has lost 2,374 aircraft to crashes. They include 1,126 fighters and 1,248 non-combat aircraft. In addition, 229 trainers and 196 helicopters have crashed. These crashes have resulted in the deaths of 1,305 skilled pilots, note Ajai Shukla and Devesh Kapur.
Continuing population growth and development of a modern economy propelled by advanced technology is likely to push India's GDP past that of China by the middle of the century, according to economist Paul Erdman.
Has the army confronted China, equipping itself with emergency purchases that have been largely paid for by pensioners, asks Ajai Shukla.
China's economy will maintain its rapid growth next year though the government may face greater difficulties in macro-economic control, a top official of the National Bureau of Statistics said.
Sounding positive to United States President Barack Obama's endorsement of India's bid for permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, China on Tuesday said it understands New Delhi's "aspirations" to play a bigger role in the UN and is ready for consultations with it over reform of the world body.
The Congressman said the Chinese Communist Party has, unfortunately, botched its response to COVID-19, causing tremendous economic uncertainty and a slowdown in China's economy.
India may outshine China in receiving foreign investments because of its better corporate disclosure, stronger property rights and a more investor-friendly legal system.
The official survey focuses more on larger firms.
The booming East China region as well as Shanghai metropolis has wooed top Indian firms like Infosys, Satyam, TCS, NIIT, State Bank of India and Reliance to set up software development centres or representative offices.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday called for a "strong and vibrant" Pakistan-China economic partnership to promote comprehensive cooperation, especially in the field of nuclear power generation.
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba, which completed the world's largest initial public offering ever this month, has won approval from authorities in Beijing to establish a private bank as it diversify into financial services.
Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
India has been at the forefront of the years-long efforts to reform the security council, saying it rightly deserved a place as a permanent member.
China has sharply reacted to India's plans to construct a road network along the McMohan line in Arunachal Pradesh and expressed hope that India will not take any action which may complicate the situation before a final settlement is reached to end the boundary dispute.
The day-long exercise held "is part of the ongoing initiatives being taken by India and China to ensure greater interaction between troops stationed along the Line of Actual Control.
The results of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are likely to play out during the winter session of Parliament beginning Wednesday.
Beijing's health officials on Monday announced 29 fresh cases taking the total cases to 70 in the city.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday vowed to work with the United States for healthy and stable development of bilateral ties, calling cooperation the "correct" choice for both the countries.
Days after extending its blockade on India's move to impose a United Nations ban on Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, China on Wednesday called for a stronger global response to curb cross-border movement of foreign terrorists.
China on Thursday said it was in "close" contact with India over its efforts to put Masood Azhar on the United Nations list of proscribed terrorists, as it expressed willingness to step up bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation in response to President Pranab Mukherjee's call.
The fault line between the West and Russia has widened into a deep chasm and this is likely to endure in the foreseeable future. Far from forcing its way into the European tent, Russia may be reduced to the status of an even more sullen and weakened bystander on its periphery. The US appears to have won this hand with little cost to itself, observes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will take America's relationship with India to the next level again if he wins the presidential election in 2024.
'The separatist resurgence in Balochistan is thwarting Pakistan's plans to build CPEC projects to optimally utilise Balochistan's energy reserves,' points out Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).
'The experience and dedication of our boxers make me confident in their abilities to excel at the Asian Games.'
Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said "it is wonderful to see you again in person".
Shanghai-based military analyst Ni Lexiong said the overhaul marked a significant strategic shift from having a homeland-based defensive force to one with the capacity to allow Beijing to flex its muscles beyond its national borders and to protect its interests overseas.
Hinting that he was planning to retire, the Dalai Lama has said he has 'given up' on efforts to convince China to allow greater autonomy for Tibet after having led the Tibetans' struggle for half a century.
Modi's emphasises on transit for trade comes amid Pakistan's reluctance to provide such a facility for two-way trade between India and Pakistan.
India is among the top three emerging markets in the wellness economy.
Ambani is in good company. The likes of ultra-rich individuals like hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio and co-founder of Google Sergey Brin have chosen Singapore to establish their family offices. So have British inventor James Dyson, famous for his bladeless fans and hair dryers and vacuum cleaners, and Zhang Yong, founder of China's Haidilao hotpot restaurant chain, reports Lee Kah Whye.
The Economic Survey 2022-23 (FY23), to be presented a day before Union Budget 2023-24 (FY24), is likely to project India's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth between 6 per cent and 7 per cent for FY24, Business Standard has learnt. The broader theme of the Survey could be on how India has dealt with two years of a global pandemic and the ongoing geopolitical disturbance, the strengths and weaknesses that emerged, and what lessons may be learnt. The much-awaited Survey will be the first one by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran and his team in the finance ministry's economic division.
With the expected launch of The People's Liberation Army (Navy)'s second aircraft carrier on April 23, China will match India in carrier numbers.
The Politburo Standing Committee -- the most powerful body in China -- is unveiled, but in a break from Communist party convention, no successor to Xi Jinping is named.
US President Barack Obama has alleged that countries like China and Iran are curtailing freedom of expression by "limiting full access" to use of connective technologies like internet and cell phones.
The figures are extrapolated from an in-depth survey of nearly 19,000 people aged 35 to 74, randomly selected from 20 rural and urban areas in China.
She also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre of "murdering the democracy" in the name of polls.
As world leaders are arriving in Toronto for the G8 and G20 summits, which get underway from tomorrow with focus on economic recovery and global development, the world has great hope from India and China.
The runaway success of an American company in controlling access to information, in an information age, does not sit comfortably with the powers in Paris, Berlin, Rome and Brussels.
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