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Bhopinder Singh | The implosion in Bangladesh puts spotlight on the Andamans’ role

Bhopinder Singh | The implosion in Bangladesh puts spotlight on the...

The Indo-Pacific region is the world’s centre of gravity. It contributes two-thirds of global economic growth,...

15 Aug 2024 7:16 PM GMT

Shed reservations and join Belt and Road Initiative, China tells India

China said the initiative will not affect its position on relevant issues, including Kashmir.

26 Oct 2017 3:38 PM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena (Photo: PTI)

India plans to open an airport in Sri Lanka, near Chinese Belt and...

China runs the seaport in Sri Lanka's Hambantota town with a 99-year lease and was planning to expand its footprint with...

13 Oct 2017 7:30 AM GMT

In this Oct 16, 2016 photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as both shake hands with leaders at the BRICS summit in Goa, India. (Photo: AP)

Modi only world statesman to stand up to China's Belt and Road...

India boycotted the BRF organised by China in May this year to highlight its concerns over Beijing pushing projects...

17 Nov 2017 6:22 AM GMT

China has been reiterating that the USD 50 billion CPEC which traverses through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is a connectivity project and will not affect its stand that the Kashmir issue should be resolved between India and Pakistan through talks. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

India's stand on Belt and Road initiative wavering, says China

India has objected to the CPEC as it is being laid through the disputed territory and boycotted a high-profile Belt and...

8 Nov 2017 1:31 PM GMT

The USD 50 billion corridor that connects Kashgar in western China with Gwadar port in Pakistan, spanning 3,000 kilometres, passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

China has not asked for military access to Gwadar port: Pak

Last year, Pentagon singled out Pak as possible location for future Chinese military base, though China has said that is...

26 Oct 2018 9:38 AM GMT

CPEC is the crown jewel of Chinas One Belt One Road endeavour, which has routinely impeded by frequent terrorist activities. (Photo: AFP)

China plays down reports on investment cut by Pakistan in CPEC

Pak's Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid had recently announced plans to cut the USD 8.2 bn Karachi-Peshawar railway...

9 Oct 2018 11:03 AM GMT

CPEC is the crown jewel of Chinas One Belt One Road endeavour, which has routinely impeded by frequent terrorist activities. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia's plan to invest in Pakistan a 'positive factor', says...

After recent visit of Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia, it was announced that Riyadh will be third 'strategic partner' of USD...

8 Oct 2018 1:47 PM GMT

CPEC is the crown jewel of Chinas One Belt One Road endeavour, which has routinely impeded by frequent terrorist activities. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan takes U-turn; says Saudi won't be part of CPEC

India has opposed the CPEC project and protested to China as it is being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

3 Oct 2018 6:47 AM GMT

China said it would encourage enterprises to build infrastructure and conduct commercial trial voyages, paving the way for Arctic shipping routes that would form a Polar Silk Road. (Photo: AP)

China plans Polar Silk Road' across Arctic, India opposes route...

China despite being non-Arctic state, is increasingly active in polar region and became an observer member of the Arctic...

26 Jan 2018 1:26 PM GMT

Xi said the Chinese people are ready to chart out a more prosperous, peaceful future for humanity, with people from other countries. (Photo: AP)

China will have say' on major international issues, says Xi Jinping

Xi said China will resolutely uphold the authority and status of the UN, actively fulfill China's international...

1 Jan 2018 5:48 AM GMT

The South Asian countries are free to have ties with any country including China, Indias Ambassador in Beijing Bambawale said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Ahead of Modi's ice-breaking visit, China fails to get Indian support...

India has not signed up to the initiative as parts of one key project, the USD 57 billion CPEC, run through...

24 April 2018 11:16 AM GMT