Fresh drama at Chinese property developers, including China Evergrande Group, is threatening President Xi Jinping’s efforts to end the housing crisis. The news of debt restructuring plans, missed bond payments, and the detention of former executives has fueled investor confusion over the government’s plan to stabilize the market.
Read MoreNCP chief Sharad Pawar criticized Prime Minister Modi’s comment that opposition parties had reluctantly supported the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling it “painful.” Pawar listed several women-centric decisions taken by him and the Congress and claimed that the Prime Minister was not properly briefed on the matter.
Read MoreIndia’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly that highlighted India’s global aspirations and its commitment to a diverse international order. The speech emphasized India’s ancient traditions of democracy and its ability to embrace modernity, while also avoiding references to Pakistan and China.
Read MoreJammu and Kashmir Police have arrested an active terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and five terrorist associates, including two women and a juvenile, for their involvement in a cross-border arms smuggling racket. A large quantity of arms and ammunition, including grenades and pistols, was seized from their possession.
Read MoreMobile internet services have been suspended yet again in Manipur, this time for five days, as per orders given by the governor. Schools will also remain shut till Friday after 45 students were injured during protests.
Read MoreChina has rejected several proposals from Pakistan regarding direct investments in various sectors under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The proposals included areas such as energy, tourism, water management, and climate change. The minutes of the CPEC’s Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting reveal the challenges faced by both sides in deepening economic ties.
Read MoreExternal Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, criticized the United States and Canada at the United Nations, stating that responses to terrorism should not be dictated by political convenience. While not directly referring to the recent spat between India, Canada, and the US, he emphasized the importance of respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal...
Read MoreIndia’s CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute has developed a locally-made DNA Gel stain called ‘GreenR’, eliminating the need to import the dye used in RT-PCR tests for Covid-19 detection. The innovation is expected to reduce reliance on imports and provide a cost-effective alternative.
Read MoreThe Taliban have implemented several measures to maintain control over the Afghan currency, the afghani. These measures include banning the use of dollars and Pakistani rupees in local transactions, imposing strict restrictions on taking US dollars out of the country. These currency controls and restrictions on cash inflows have contributed to the afghani’s significant...
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