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How does China become real mineral champion and why does world depend on it for critical minerals?
World | Aug 31, 2025, 11:36 AM ISTChina holds vast reserves and has successfully discovered numerous types of minerals, including rare earths, lithium, copper, and silicon.
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SCO Summit: Xi, Putin and Modi to meet – how does the RIC troika redraw the global order?
Explainers | Aug 31, 2025, 10:08 AM ISTThe RIC troika was first conceptualised by former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the 1990s, a time when Russia was trying to find its place on the global stage following the collapse of the USSR. In the early 2000s, it was institutionalised.
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PM Modi to meet Xi Jinping today at SCO Summit: Key discussions on India-China ties
World | Aug 31, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTPM Modi arrives in China for the SCO Summit, receives a warm welcome, and is set to hold key talks with President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin.
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China lays red carpet for PM Modi, gives remarkable welcome | Watch video
World | Aug 30, 2025, 10:25 PM ISTPM Modi’s first trip to China in seven years has been marked by a rousing red-carpet welcome in Tianjin, signalling a thaw in ties. With talks lined up with both Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, the visit is being closely watched as New Delhi looks to balance big-power relations.
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Trump tariffs forced India to 'sit with China': Ex-NSA Jake Sullivan hits out at US Prez
World | Aug 30, 2025, 08:28 AM ISTThe Trump administration has imposed a total of 50 per cent tariffs on India. It has been critical of India's decision to buy Russian oil amid the Ukraine war and alleged that New Delhi is selling it to the markets in Europe, Asia and Africa.
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Important for India, China to work together: PM Modi to Yomiuri Shimbun, world's largest newspaper
World | Aug 29, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTPM Modi in Japan asserted that stable, predictable, and amicable bilateral relations between India and China, as two neighbours and the two largest nations on earth, can have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity.
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SCO Summit: How does this meet hold more significance than ever for Indo-China relations?
Explainers | Aug 29, 2025, 01:32 PM ISTPM Modi will visit China's Tianjin for the 25th meeting of the Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Council, the SCO, on August 31 and September 1 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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PM Modi departs for Japan and China: 'Trip will build cooperation in regional peace and security'
India | Aug 28, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTPM Modi said at the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, he is embarking on a two-day visit to Japan for the 15th Annual Summit.
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US threatens 200% tariffs if China maintains ban on exports of magnets; here's why they matter
World | Aug 26, 2025, 12:01 PM ISTTrump also hailed the US-China relationship while meeting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the White House’s Oval Office. In a soft warning, he said the US can adopt various moves which could destroy China but they will not do so.
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'Can destroy China, but won’t': Trump's soft warning to Beijing ahead of 50% India tariffs
World | Aug 26, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTDespite China being the top global buyer of Russian oil, the Trump administration has avoided harsh punitive measures against Beijing, with Trump even praising a "great relationship" and extending tariff deadlines.
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PM Modi’s two-nation tour: Japan, China on itinerary with focus on strategic ties and SCO Summit
India | Aug 22, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTPM Modi will be in Tianjin, China, at the invitation of Prez Jinping, to take part in the SCO Summit between August 31 and September 1. In addition to attending the main sessions, Modi is also expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with fellow SCO leaders on the sidelines.
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Why is Lipulekh Pass important and why is it a bone of contention between India and Nepal? Explained
Explainers | Aug 21, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTAlong with Lipulekh, Nepal has claimed that Kalapani and Limpiyadhura are part of its territory. In 2020, it also released a political map showing these three territories as its part, a move that was widely criticised by India.
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China to unveil giant drone submarines in September amid rising US Naval tensions: Reports
World | Aug 20, 2025, 05:26 PM ISTThe unveiling comes at a time when the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), already the world’s largest navy by number of ships, is pushing ahead with rapid modernisation to project its influence deeper into the Western Pacific.
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India and China agree on resuming direct flights, easing visa rules amid border dialogue
India | Aug 19, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTDuring the meeting, both sides agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest and finalise an updated Air Services Agreement. The Ministry of External Affairs said both countries have also agreed to restart border trade at three designated points.
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Rare Earth Metals: Why are they valuable and in high demand? Find out here
Business | Aug 19, 2025, 03:21 PM ISTRare earth metals are highly sought due to their unique properties, which enhance their usability, particularly in the fast-evolving modern technology.
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India's position on Taiwan unchanged: Economic, technology ties will continue, say sources
India | Aug 19, 2025, 12:52 PM ISTIndia refutes the Chinese foreign ministry readout that misquoted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as saying that Taiwan is China’s part, said sources.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to meet PM Modi on August 19 during 3-day India visit
India | Aug 17, 2025, 06:34 PM ISTChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on August 19 during his 3-day visit to India.
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China confirms talks with India to resume direct flights between two countries after 5-year gap
World | Aug 14, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said an official announcement on the matter is anticipated during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin.
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Chinese FM Wang Yi likely to visit India for talks with Ajit Doval ahead of PM Modi’s China trip
India | Aug 13, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for high-level talks with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, media reports said.
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1925 cartoon predicting rise of China, India and Africa resurfaces amid Trump tariff row
World | Aug 10, 2025, 12:18 PM ISTA 1925 cartoon by American artist Bob Minor on the global power shift has gone viral amid Donald Trump's tariff policies.