China's exports jump 19.4% on-year in May, 35% to USChina's exports saw a strong jump in May, rising 19.4 percent year-on-year. Imports also climbed significantly. Technology and auto shipmen...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refinersIndia's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visitPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare sum...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
What's brewing? FinMin seeks gold lending info from banksIn a communique to banks on Friday evening, the Department of Financial Services sought data on value and quantity of gold metal loans (GML...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
190 vs 620: India has nuke edge over Pakistan but can it deter China?China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, outpacing India in warhead numbers and technological advancements. India is enhancing its n...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Elon Musk's biggest rival isn't a startup, it's China, and they just won the brain chip raceElon Musk brain chip Neuralink competitor: China has approved the world's first brain-computer chip, NEO, for commercial sale after complet...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
With approximately 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI reportThe year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for India's nuclear strategy as it ramped up its arsenal and introduced innovative delivery methods. ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Oil market calm masks a host of unknownsGlobal oil markets are experiencing an unusual calm despite a major supply shock. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut, impacting sign...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Timely return of a loan makes it easier to...' - motivational life lessons on trust, reliability, integrity, accountability and why honouring commitments opens more doorsChinese proverb of the day: Ancient Chinese sayings emphasizes that timely repayment of loans, like the proverb "有借有还,再借不难," builds trust a...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
India-China ties built on centuries of dialogue and learning, says DoraiswamiIndian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami visited Beijing Foreign Studies University. He spoke about the long history of language and idea exchan...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
US blocks Pakistan-China bid to sanction Balochistan Liberation Army under UN 1267 regimeThe recent move by the United States to reject a joint proposal from Pakistan and China to label the Balochistan Liberation Army and the Ma...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
EU should side with Washington in 'AI war' with China, US envoy warnsAmerica's top envoy in Europe has urged the European Union to stand with the United States in a critical artificial intelligence race again...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges non-interference in 'delicate' India-China relationsRussian President Putin said Moscow won't interfere in India-China relations. He expressed confidence that both nations are committed to re...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Silver imports via authorised channels onlyNew import rules for silver are now in effect. All silver imports must go through specific government-approved channels. This includes agen...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Indian steelmakers grapple with resurgence of cheap Chinese importsChinese steel exports to India surged in April, reaching a two-year peak. This influx of cheaper steel, including hot-rolled coils and stai...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
China says EU using trade data selectively to justify import curbs, warns of responseChina has voiced strong objections to the EU's application of trade data, suggesting a skewed portrayal. While the European Union weighs po...
28 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST