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China's encroachment in Arunachal? Govt sources reject claims, call them 'attention-seeking ploy'
India | Aug 11, 2026, 09:30 PM ISTGovernment sources rejected claims of China's "slow encroachment" into Arunachal Pradesh, calling them attention-seeking social media claims. India maintains Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country amid China's repeated territorial and renaming claims.
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Chinese rocket explodes 85 seconds after liftoff from Wenchang spaceport | Watch
World | Aug 11, 2026, 02:24 PM ISTA Chinese Long March 7A rocket carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite exploded shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang Space Launch Site. The mission encountered a flight anomaly around 85 seconds into the launch, with the cause still under investigation.
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India draws a firm line on Arunachal, officially maps 27 locations after China's renaming attempts
India | Aug 07, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTThe Central government in a statement said that identifying 27 locations formally on the Survey of India map of Arunachal Pradesh is aimed at facilitating their accurate recognition and better awareness among the public at large.
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Arunachal CM Pema Khandu denies Chinese incursion in state, says Army maintaining Indian territory
Arunachal Pradesh | Aug 07, 2026, 02:33 PM ISTWe don't think there was an incursion, as the Indian Army personnel are deployed and maintaining the territory. I have also urged the local tribes; I will hear them and also talk to the Army, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu said.
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China blacklists six US firms, tightens drone exports in retaliation to fresh American tariffs
World | Aug 05, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTChina has retaliated against fresh US trade sanctions by imposing sanctions on six American companies, tightening drone export controls and launching new investigations. The latest move marks another escalation in the ongoing US-China trade dispute ahead of Xi Jinping's planned visit to the US.
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Did China send 400 rocket launchers to Iran via Pakistan? Trump says he would be disappointed
World | Jul 30, 2026, 09:06 AM ISTDonald Trump has reacted to reports alleging that China supplied 400 rocket launchers to Iran via Pakistan, calling such a development "surprising". The claims remain unverified even as tensions between Iran and the US continue to escalate.
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The Breakdown Lab: Why China Is Watching India's Great Nicobar Project Closely
Originals | Jul 28, 2026, 03:02 PM ISTThis video explains why Great Nicobar matters, the China factor, economic opportunities, environmental concerns, and how the island could reshape India's role in global geopolitics.
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Russia, China, North Korea and Iran can manipulate US elections, Trump makes big claims
World | Jul 17, 2026, 12:03 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump claimed that Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and some non-state actors are capable of disrupting the US electoral system with cyberattacks, while citing declassified intelligence documents.
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China cries foul as 14 countries, including Japan, reject Beijing’s claim over South China Sea
World | Jul 13, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTChina summoned Japan’s envoy in Beijing to lodge a formal protest as Tokyo on Monday joined 13 other nations to affirm an international ruling rejecting China’s claims in the South China Sea. It further accused the island-nation and its partners of undermining regional stability.
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Why China's mega dam project on Brahmaputra is facing natural threat and raised alarms in Beijing
Explainers | Jul 10, 2026, 04:50 PM ISTA research conducted by a Chinese geologist team has suggest that the mega dam project on Tsangpo river, also called the Brahmaputra in India, has raised concerns in Beijing after it warned that the hydropower project sits on an 'active fault line', making it prone to natural disasters.
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India secures third spot in global airpower; IAF outranks China's PLAAF for fifth time since 2022
India | Jul 10, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTIndia has emerged as the world's third most powerful military aviation nation in WDMMA's 2026 Global Air Powers Rankings when assessed by country. The Indian Air Force ranks sixth among individual service branches and continues to stay ahead of China's PLAAF for the fifth time since 2022.
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'Cobras on the loose': 900 snakes escape in China amid floods; 1 killed, several bitten | WATCH
World | Jul 09, 2026, 09:51 PM ISTFloodwaters engulfed a snake breeding facility in Hengzhou after days of relentless rainfall, allowing hundreds of snakes to escape into nearby areas. Local reports said the escaped reptiles included highly venomous cobras, along with king ratsnakes and water snakes.
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Chinese man buys Rs 90,000 gym membership. Weeks later, he's asked to leave for smelling bad
offbeat | Jul 03, 2026, 01:22 PM ISTA gym in China's Hangzhou cancelled a man's three-year membership after receiving repeated complaints about his body odour. The member received a partial refund and an unexpected offer, sparking debate over whether the gym handled the situation fairly.
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How this Chinese app turns smartphones into 'kill switch' for e-rickshaws and how to prevent it?
India | Jul 03, 2026, 12:50 PM ISTDue to a lack of password protection or authentication mechanisms in some of these systems, anyone within bluetooth range can simply download the mobile application, connect to a nearby e-rickshaws, and immediately turn it off.
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Trump says he will not allow China to take control over Panama Canal, why it matters for US?
World | Jul 02, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTTrump's remarks referred to the US decision to transfer control of the canal under the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties, a process that culminated with Panama assuming full control of the waterway in 1999.
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Why did Trump congratulate Xi Jinping after Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship?
World | Jul 01, 2026, 01:29 PM ISTTrump’s reference to Xi Jinping was aimed at the landmark 1898 ruling United States v Wong Kim Ark. The ruling became the legal foundation of American citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
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Indian Army denies reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal, calls them 'incorrect'
India | Jun 29, 2026, 10:02 PM ISTCiting the Nah tribal community, several media organisations claimed China's PLA have made encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district. However, the Indian Army have denied these reports, calling them 'incorrect'.
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Aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, shocking video shows debris falling
World | Jun 26, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTA small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building, China Zun, triggering a massive emergency response. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, while no casualties have been officially confirmed so far.
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China is developing mosquito-sized drones that could change warfare, covert ops forever | DETAILS
Explainers | Jun 16, 2026, 02:14 PM ISTChina's National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) has developed a mosquito-sized drone designed for covert military operations, particularly battlefield reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. The miniature unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) features a stick-like body with tiny wings.
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US-Iran war 2026: How China made Strait of Hormuz oil blockade obsolete
World | Jun 09, 2026, 06:19 PM ISTThe 2026 US-Iran war triggered a global oil shock, exposing the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices above USD 100 per barrel. While most countries faced energy panic, China relied on long-term planning, diversification, and energy sovereignty strategies to stay resilient.