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  Is Xi Jinping facing a coup? Chinese president's mysterious disappearance sparks global speculation

  World | July 05, 2025 18:31 IST

  Chinese President Xi Jinping's unusual disappearance from public view since late May has sparked intense speculation about his health and a possible internal power struggle. With no official explanation from Beijing, uncertainty looms over China's political future.

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  'One border, three adversaries': Army Deputy Chief exposes Pakistan-China-Turkey nexus in Op Sindoor

  India | July 04, 2025 23:52 IST

  Lt Gen Rahul R Singh has warned of growing Pakistan-China military coordination and Turkey's support, urging India to rapidly enhance its air defence and strategic preparedness.

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  Is Xi Jinping losing control? What it could mean for China and India: Explained

  Explainers | July 03, 2025 17:16 IST

  Between May 21 and June 5, 2025, Xi Jinping was nowhere to be seen. Not on state media. Not in official readouts. Not in diplomatic engagements. It was the longest unexplained absence of his presidency.

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  Dalai Lama alone will decide his successor, says India in clear message to China

  India | July 03, 2025 13:24 IST

  The Dalai Lama holds a deeply significant position not only for Tibetans but also for millions of his followers around the world. The decision regarding his successor lies solely with the Dalai Lama, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said in a statement.

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  Dalai Lama's succession plan: What happens if no successor is named? Explained

  World | July 02, 2025 13:11 IST

  The Dalai Lama has firmly said that the Gaden Phodrang Trust will choose his successor. The announcement comes amid intensifying concerns over the future of Tibetan Buddhism and a brewing succession conflict between the Tibetan exile leadership and the Chinese state.

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  Why is PM Modi visiting Ghana? Key agendas behind Indian PM's first-ever visit in over 30 years

  Explainers | July 01, 2025 17:59 IST

  Ghana is one of West Africa's fastest-growing economies; its relationship with India is marked by robust and expanding trade and investment. India is the largest destination for Ghanaian exports; gold accounts for more than 70 per cent of India's imports from Ghana.

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  China calls border dispute with India 'complicated', says open to delimitation talks

  World | July 01, 2025 0:05 IST

  When asked about China's reaction to Rajnath Singh's recent remarks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, “What I can tell you is that China and India have established the Special Representatives (SRs) mechanism on the boundary question."

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  Are Pak, China and Bangladesh creating a SAARC replacement to counter India? Here's what report says

  World | June 30, 2025 17:01 IST

  The idea took further shape during a meeting held in Kunming on June 19 where Pakistan and China participated along with Bangladesh. According to reports, the Kunming discussions were a continuation of growing efforts by China and Pakistan to build a new regional alliance.

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  Xi Jinping removes navy chief hinting rebellion in China

  World | June 29, 2025 18:50 IST

  These high-profile dismissals signal President Xi Jinping’s intensified crackdown on corruption and indiscipline within the Chinese military and defence establishment. Analysts believe this reflects Xi’s ongoing efforts to consolidate power within the PLA.

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  Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif admits to Chinese intel support against India: Watch

  World | June 27, 2025 23:50 IST

  Khawaja Asif went on to explain that sharing sensitive information,such as satellite imagery and threat analysis, is standard practice among nations with aligned strategic interests. He emphasised that both China and Pakistan view India as a mutual security concern.

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  US, China sign trade deal, announces President Donald Trump

  Business | June 27, 2025 15:55 IST

  It was unclear if the latest agreement was different from the one Trump announced two weeks earlier that he said would make it easier for American industries to obtain much-needed needed magnets and rare earth minerals.

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  Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart: Why Indo-China need clear border demarcation beyond disengagement

  Explainers | June 27, 2025 15:22 IST

  Rajnath Singh's message was unequivocal. Peace can't be built on tenuous arrangements alone. It needs permanent frameworks backed by clear lines, accountability, and sustained political will.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: How did Rajnath Singh slam Pakistan over terrorism?

  Kurukshetra | June 26, 2025 23:36 IST

  India's Defence Minister once again warned Pakistan today in front of the entire world at a conference of the SCO defence ministers' conclave in China's Qingdao. India will not tolerate double standards on terrorism, and the centres of terrorism are no longer safe. They cannot escape India's target.

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  SCO Showdown: What drove India's tough talk and its history of resisting China-Pakistan moves

  World | June 26, 2025 13:25 IST

  Peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terrorism, Rajnath Singh says at SCO meet. His remarks delivered in the presence of both Chinese and Pakistani defence ministers mark the first such trilateral setting since the 2020 Galwan clash.

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  Russia Hints at Reviving RIC Talks: A New Chapter in India-China-Russia Ties On The Cards?

  Originals | June 26, 2025 12:57 IST

  Have India and China finally begun to leave their border tensions behind? Is a new chapter beginning in the Russia-India-China partnership? In a major development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has made a hopeful statement that may signal the return of 'RIC'.

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  Scientists sound alarm over newly discovered brain-inflaming bat viruses in China

  Health | June 25, 2025 12:58 IST

  Researchers have cautioned that urine may act as a conduit for henipaviruses, increasing the possibility that these bats could infect crops that are eaten by people or animals. This may lead to another outbreak.

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  Any act of terror including cross-border terrorism is crime against humanity: Ajit Doval at SCO meet

  World | June 24, 2025 23:52 IST

  In his address at a conclave of top security officials of the SCO, NSA AJit Doval said India is "deeply concerned" about the continued threat from UN-proscribed terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Al Qaeda, ISIS and its affiliates.

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  'We assemble, China profits': Rahul Gandhi jabs at Make in India, targets PM Modi over unemployment

  India | June 21, 2025 14:18 IST

  During his visit to Nehru Place, Delhi’s largest electronics market, Rahul Gandhi pointed out that most electronic components are being imported and merely assembled in India rather than being manufactured domestically.

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  International Yoga Day: A decade after PM Modi's global push, yoga finds growing resonance in China

  World | June 21, 2025 12:37 IST

  A decade after Prime Minister Narendra Modi championed the International Day of Yoga, the practice is rapidly gaining popularity in China. At an event in Shanghai, hosted by the Indian Consulate, UN Resident Coordinator Siddharth Chatterjee praised yoga's role in promoting peace and resilience.

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  Move over sunscreen, China's viral 'lotus leaf' sun protection will blow your mind | Watch

  Trending | June 21, 2025 9:48 IST

  Lotus leaves are now used as sun protection in China, in place of headgear and expensive SPF lotions. It is natural, free, and most likely has no negative effects.