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US, China, Russia & India Race for Space Power: Is Space Becoming the New Battlefield?
Originals | Sep 16, 2026, 06:39 PM ISTThe US recently confirmed about having an on-orbit space-control capability. This comes as China, Russia and India continue developing technologies to protect their satellites while also building capabilities that could disable them.
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Mystery missile wreckage in Yemen raises big question: Is Saudi Arabia using China's DF-15A?
World | Sep 15, 2026, 12:17 PM ISTMystery missile debris found in Yemen has sparked speculation over Saudi Arabia's alleged use of a Chinese-made DF-15A missile. The identification remains unconfirmed, but experts say the findings could reveal important details about Riyadh's ballistic missile capabilities.
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PLA deployment along LAC reduced, but threat remains, Defence Ministry report says
India | Sep 14, 2026, 09:54 AM ISTThe Defence Ministry's Annual Report 2025-26 says PLA deployment opposite the LAC declined significantly in 2025, but China's military capabilities and infrastructure remain a concern for India's border security.
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Guangzhou-New Delhi flights to resume after six-year hiatus as PM Modi-Xi meet at BRICS
World | Sep 12, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTThe regular Guangzhou-New Delhi passenger flights will resume from September 21 after a six-year suspension. The move comes as India-China air connectivity gradually returns, with Air India, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and IndiGo also restoring or launching direct services.
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25 people killed, 5 injured after fire erupts on cargo ship at China's Qingdao port
World | Sep 10, 2026, 08:20 PM ISTThe ship had a total of 42 people on board, of whom 25 died in the devastating fire while it was docked at a port in Qingdao city.
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Asia's future depends on how India, China manage their rise: Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
India | Sep 06, 2026, 01:31 PM ISTFormer CDS General Anil Chauhan said Asia's future will depend largely on how India and China manage their simultaneous rise, while highlighting Pakistan and geopolitical uncertainty as key security challenges.
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As concerns mount over Nepal-Tibet flash floods, China censors viral footage showcasing devastation
World | Aug 30, 2026, 08:57 AM ISTAs per reports, China has censored a viral footage of the Nepal-Tibet flash floods that showcased the devastation. This comes amid concerns over the situation in China-ruled Tibet, which has remained inaccessible to foreign journalists following the devastation.
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Big India-China border breakthrough? Doval-Wang talks yield 8 key outcomes on LAC peace and hotlines
World | Aug 26, 2026, 10:49 PM ISTIndia and China reached an eight-point consensus at the 25th Special Representatives talks in Beijing, focusing on LAC peace, boundary talks, military communication and border management. They also agreed to boost trade and pilgrimage cooperation.
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China tests YJ-18A stealth anti-ship cruise missile designed to evade radar: Report
World | Aug 26, 2026, 06:03 PM ISTThe missile, identified as a new variant of the YJ-18A with a black radar-absorbing finish, would improve penetration and visual camouflage over deep water.
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Ajit Doval meets Chinese Vice President as New Delhi, Beijing huddle to resolve border issues
World | Aug 25, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTNSA Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing ahead of the 25th round of India-China boundary talks. The two discussed maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border and strengthening bilateral ties across economic, political and multilateral areas.
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China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission launch aimed at searching for water ice
World | Aug 23, 2026, 10:49 PM ISTThe Chang'e-7 spacecraft was originally set to lift off in the coming days from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on China's southern Hainan island.
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Ajit Doval to hold India-China border talks with Wang Yi in Beijing: Why this visit is significant
India | Aug 23, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe upcoming talks assume significance as they are being held ahead of the much-anticipated visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to India to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
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Not Pakistan, but China to be India's principal competitor across domains: Ex-Army chief Naravane
India | Aug 21, 2026, 08:23 AM ISTSpeaking at the launch of his book 'The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries' in Pune, former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said China will emerge as India's main competitor across sectors. He further said Pakistan and China fall into different categories.
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China's 'Superman' robot claims to be faster than Usain Bolt, can jump 2 metres | WATCH
offbeat | Aug 20, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTChina's Unitree has unveiled a humanoid robot dubbed ‘Superman’, claiming it can reach 12.66 metres per second and perform a 2-metre standing jump. The speed claim has sparked comparisons with Usain Bolt's peak sprint speed.
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Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier who reshaped country's economy, dies of illness at 98
World | Aug 12, 2026, 04:34 PM ISTFormer Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a key figure in China's economic transformation, has died at 98 in Beijing. Serving as premier from 1998 to 2003, he pushed major state-sector reforms and helped steer China into the WTO.
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China's encroachment in Arunachal? Govt sources reject claims, call them 'attention-seeking ploy'
India | Aug 11, 2026, 11:53 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.