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New Delhi, March 22 – In an incident that highlights China's heavy-handed approach to silencing dissenting narratives that seek to undermine its own, the Chinese consulate in Strasbourg recently attempted to pressure a local theatre to cancel a planned performance with Taiwan's National Theatre...

Mumbai, March 22 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized a total of 11,060 prohibited walkie-talkie sets and second-hand hard disk drives (HDDs) valued at approximately Rs 9.25 crore at the Nhava Sheva Port in Navi Mumbai, officials said.A father-son duo, who are the owners of...

Mumbai, March 21 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 11,060 prohibited walkie-talkie sets and used hard disk drives (HDDs) worth a total of Rs 9.25 crore at the Nhava Sheva Port, officials said on Saturday.The owners of the two Mumbai-based firms that imported these goods...

Brussels, March 21: Russia and China have carefully calibrated their support for Iran while avoiding a direct confrontation with the United States during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, a report highlights that this balancing act carries significant risks, as Gulf states may drift...

Dhaka, March 21 – The newly elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government's "Bangladesh First" policy – if more than just a slogan – must guide all future negotiations on the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) and Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement...

New Delhi/Dhaka, March 21 – While Bangladesh and India have engaged in extensive discussions on trade and connectivity at the bilateral level, the emergency supply security – with clearly defined, structured, and contractually binding terms – has yet to be formalised, despite its clear...

Colombo, March 21. Pakistan, excluded from the high-end of the Western defense market, turned to China not solely due to strategic alignment, but also due to limited choices, an arrangement that Beijing has deliberately cultivated. The continued expansion of the relationship despite combat...

Beijing, March 21 Over 100 people, including members of the diplomatic corps and friends of India, watched a special screening of a popular Hindi film showcasing its ability to build bridges at the Culture Centre of the Indian Consulate in Shanghai."Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara," directed by Zoya...

Washington, March 21 – As Pakistan’s trajectory mirrors North Korea’s path of sanctions, isolation, and nuclear expansion, the risks are mounting for the US, making Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s recent warning especially timely, a report details.Gabbard has placed Pakistan...

Washington, March 21 – Alarmed by China’s growing financial influence in South Asia, US lawmakers have pointed to mounting debt in countries like Pakistan and Sri Lanka as they pushed to strengthen American tools to compete with Beijing’s global lending.During a congressional hearing this week...

Washington, March 21 – On Friday night, the United States issued a narrow, short-term authorization allowing the sale of Iranian oil that is currently stranded at sea. The Trump administration says this move will quickly boost global supply while maintaining pressure on Tehran, according to the...

Washington, March 21 – US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, while calling on South Korea, China, Japan, and other countries to get involved in efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the...

Washington, March 20 – The ongoing conflict in Iran is beginning to unsettle US strategic commitments in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington is diverting military assets and leadership attention back to the Middle East, a former senior official from the Biden administration said on Friday."One of...

March 20, New Delhi — In Washington, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Friday that her country is ready to support United States efforts to promote peace and prosperity globally.Following talks with US President Donald Trump, the two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination...

March 20, New Delhi – Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan made professional snooker history on Friday by crafting the highest break ever of 153 at the World Open in China.The 50-year-old Englishman achieved this feat against Ryan Day of Wales, securing his place in the semifinals in...

March 20, New Delhi — Governments around the world are implementing measures to protect consumers from the rising cost of energy, which has been driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These measures range from tax cuts and subsidies to adjustments in supply.Germany is exploring...

Naypyidaw, March 20 Vietnam's resistance to Chinese hegemony in the South China Sea represents both a national defense of sovereignty and a struggle to uphold international law. The deterioration of relations between the two countries indicates a risky trajectory – one where China's...

Beijing, March 20 India's newly appointed Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, has a Chinese name: Wei Jiameng, which signifies a fortunate or commendable ally.Doraiswami, a 1992-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), was appointed as India's new envoy to China on Thursday...

Beijing, March 20 China on Friday welcomed the appointment of veteran diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as the new Indian Ambassador, expressing hope that he will make a positive contribution to the sustained improvement of Sino-India ties.Doraiswami, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS)...

Beijing, March 20: China welcomed the appointment of Vikram Doraiswami as India's Ambassador to China on Friday, stating that it looks forward to his positive role in the continuous improvement and growth of bilateral ties.Speaking at a regular media briefing in Beijing on Friday, Chinese...