Thuý Hằng
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India-Iran sign 10-year contract over Chabahar Port operation
India on Monday inked a contract with Iran to develop and operate strategically important Chabahar Port for 10 years.
15/05/2024 08:00
Echoes of Gang Warfare in Canada? RCMP Makes Arrest in Connection with Nijjar’s Killing
RCMP in a statement mentioned an arrest resulting from the investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a known Khalistan extremist. According to media reports, three men, identified as Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karan Brar—all of Indian origin—have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with Nijjar’s death.
09/05/2024 07:00
China’s property crisis leaves trail of ghost cities in Malaysia and Cambodia
Malaysia’s Forest City and Cambodia’s Sihanoukville have suffered immensely from China’s property sector crisis. From the half-finished structures of Forest City in Johor, Malaysia, to the desolate shores of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, the narrative of China's real estate giants reflects unbridled ambition and dire consequences. Both locales are now labeled as ghost cities.
08/05/2024 07:00
Double Standards: Unmasking Western Media’s Bias Against India
The recent slew of reports by American media outlets, notably the Washington Post and The Guardian, concerning alleged actions of the Indian government, has underscored a troubling trend in international journalism. With an “exclusive” report on an assassination plot on American soil purportedly linked to India during its national elections, questions arise not just about the timing of such revelations but also about the inherent biases they may reflect.
04/05/2024 07:00
China in Asia: Presence of a loan shark among the developing world
Chinese investments disguised under the veil of lender of last resort has proved to be detrimental for the whole of Asia if not specific sub-regions within the continent, according to the Hongkongpost.
02/05/2024 07:00
Economic hardship for Citizens and businesses alike in China
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has recently implemented a nationwide campaign to promote financial discipline and frugality across all levels of government.
09/04/2024 09:57
The decay within China’s economy and the prospect for India’s emerging economic story
Investors around the world are beginning to grow anxious given their large investments in China’s decaying economy.
18/03/2024 09:43
PM Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on being sworn-in as Pakistan's PM
PM Modi extended wishes after Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on Monday.
07/03/2024 08:00
India’s expanding diplomatic footprint in a fast paced and rapidly shifting international environment
The 2024 Global Diplomacy Index released by the Australia-based Lowy Institute on 25 February brought out that India, which has “historically underinvested in the size of its diplomatic network relative to its demographic and economic weight”, had evolved to now become among the fastest growing diplomatic networks in the world
05/03/2024 07:00
"A new page in history": PM Jugnauth hails Mauritius-India Special Partnership after inauguration of projects
In a virtual address at the inauguration of multiple development projects commissioned with assistance from all-weather ally Inda, Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Thursday said the event marks a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries, reflecting the mutual commitment to shared development goals while upholding sovereignty and territorial integrity.
02/03/2024 08:00
The multi-sectoral development program of the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is changing the destiny of Muslims
These 90 districts were classified as MCD in 2008. It is a regional developmental initiative to remove the developmental deficiencies of minority concentrated areas by building and developing social infrastructure and providing basic amenities.
09/02/2024 09:00
Pakistani and Iranian Crew Thank Indian Navy for Saving Them from Somali Pirates
Pakistani and Iranian crew have thanked the Indian Navy for saving them from Somali pirates in recent days. The Indian Navy has released video of the anti-piracy operation and how they saved the crew members and captured the hijackers.
03/02/2024 08:00
Sino-Japanese Relations Continue to Deteriorate Amid Increasing Tension
Japanese people’s sentiments toward China worsened in 2023 and they are expected to deteriorate further as the tension between the two countries is expected to rise. Beijing’s latest decision to patrol the Senkaku Islands around the clock is going to add to the already strained relations. Both countries witnessed friction on a few issues in 2023. Now, the tension is set to escalate further as Japan has started taking measures to counter Chinese aggression and coercion.
26/01/2024 07:00
GDP Advance Estimates Beat Expectations
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has been releasing the advance estimates of the national income for the fiscal year since 2016–17. These projections play a crucial role in the formulation of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, along with the projections for the first half of the year.
24/01/2024 16:00
Indian Coast Guard carries out mid-sea evacuation off Diu coast
The Indian Coast Guard carried out a medical evacuation of an Indonesian crew member suffering from stomach pain and high fever from a foreign vessel off Diu Coast on Friday.
23/01/2024 08:00
Republic Day 2024: French contingents participate in rehearsals at Vijay Chowk
A 269-member contingent of the Indian Armed Forces participated in France's Bastille Day celebrations in July last year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited as the guest of honour. This year, French President Emmanuel Macron has been invited to India's Republic Day celebrations.
22/01/2024 08:00
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party loses key poll amid ongoing diplomatic row with India
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a jolt when pro-Indian key opposition party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate Adam Azim won the crucial mayoral elections of Male.
16/01/2024 07:00
Philippines turns to hackers for help as US warns of China cyberthreat
While recent tensions in the South China Sea have highlighted the Philippines’ maritime vulnerabilities, the more insidious risk of state-sponsored cyber attacks – and a lack of resources to handle them – may be the country’s bigger challenge.
13/01/2024 07:00
Pran Prathishta of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya "gives Hindus a reason to celebrate": NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Hindus not just in India but also from South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities living in New York City "have a reason to celebrate and lift their spirituality," Mayor Eric Adams asserted on Saturday.
11/01/2024 08:00
Singapore to join Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit; announce investment worth ₹2,300 crore
Singapore will participate as a partner country at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit and strengthen economic cooperation with Gujarat through expanded investments in the state's green economy and sustainability sector.
10/01/2024 08:00
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