Bangladesh: A Nation at the crossroads

As Bangladesh gears up for its upcoming election early next year, the country finds itself facing a deepening crisis, reminiscent of the challenges recently witnessed in Sri Lanka.

G20 summit closes with Russia, Brazil and India boasting success

G20 nations have been riven over the Ukraine war since Moscow’s invasion last year, with Russian President Vladimir Putin skipping the summit entirely to dodge political opprobrium.

China’s property crisis: Country Garden registers USD 7bn loss

China’s major private property developer Country Garden has revealed a record USD 6.7 billion loss for the first half of the year.

Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam reject China’s latest map

The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam have all rejected a map released by China recently that showed Beijing’s territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea, joining India in slamming its neighbour for territorial exaggeration.

’21st Century Belongs to Asia’, Says PM Modi at ASEAN-India Summit

’’21st century belongs to Asia and belongs to us all,’’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday in the presence of ASEAN leaders where he emphasised the importance of a rule-based world order.

Biden-Modi bilateral ahead of G20 meet: White House

US President Joe Biden will travel to India next week to participate in the G20 Summit and will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8 on the sidelines of the historic meeting, the White House has announced.

Tharman pledges to build ‘future of optimism, solidarity’ as president

Singapore President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam pledged to use his presidency to help build a future of optimism and solidarity among all Singaporeans.

Anti-Drone Systems, 130,000 Security Officers to Guard India’s G20 Summit

About 130,000 security officers will be deployed as India hosts the world’s most powerful leaders at a G20 summit in New Delhi this month, a showcase for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country’s growing presence on the world stage.

Sahan Arachchige & Nuwan Thusara summoned ’’to travel with the team’’

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which begins in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Wednesday. Two more players have been added as standbyes, it has been learned.

Live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world first

In a world first, scientists say an 8cm (3in) worm has been found alive in the brain of an Australian woman.

India, ASEAN underscore commitment to strengthen economic ties

Ticking time bomb for China’s Economy

China, often hailed as an economic powerhouse, is currently facing significant challenges that have cast a shadow over its growth prospects. The recent liquidity crisis faced by Evergrande, the country’s largest real estate firm, and its subsequent bankruptcy filing have raised concerns about the stability of the Chinese economy.

Pakistan’s Web of Deceit and Misinformation Against India

Chinese academics propose “Xizang” Over “Tibet” to enhance CCP’s narrative

Twelve-year-old boy stabs 12-year-old girl in Adelaide school

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a fellow student at an Adelaide school, prompting it to go into lockdown.

Chandrayaan-3 marks a watershed in Indian space exploration missions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was delighted and over the moon when he learned of the unique feat of the Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan 3 making a soft landing at the hitherto unknown south pole.

PM Modi’s message for BRICS: Mutual trust, transparency can see us make big impact in Global South

In a special message at the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that mutual trust and transparency can help create a big impact, especially in the global south. In his address at the forum, PM Modi said,

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed congratulates India on 77th Independence Day, in Hindi

“First time since 2019…”: Sherpa Dammu Ravi underlines ‘enormous significance’ of 15th BRICS Summit

Chandrayaan-3s success marks significant milestone for India, global space exploration: Israeli PM

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the success of Chandrayaan-3 and said it marks a significant milestone for India and global space exploration.

Philippine foreign secretary calls for China to reduce tensions in South China sea

Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo yesterday called on China to take steps to reduce tensions over clashing claims in the South China Sea, at a time of growing tensions over the Philippine-held Second Thomas Shoal.

Total kharif sowing over in almost 90% of normal area till August 11

Elon Musk calls Indian-American Ramaswamy a promising candidate for US prez

Elon Musk on Thursday praised Indian-American lawmaker Vivek Ramaswamy - who is set to contest against Donald Trump in Republican primaries for presidential polls - calling him a ’’very promising candidate’’.

Sri Lanka: the scourge of Chinese white elephant projects

I am here not as Prime Minister, but as a Hindu: UK PM Rishi Sunak at Morari Bapu’s Ramkatha

Major restructure sees China’s PLA air force take over naval aircraft

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), an armed force beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, is the world’s largest military. Its pursuit of ’’jointness’’ between the various armed services has been made evident in the recent blockade of a Philippine outpost in the South China Sea, and in the recent transfer of naval aviation assets into the hands of the PLA Air Force.

Unveiling Geopolitical Chessboard: India’s vigilance against Chinese Maritime incursions in Sri Lanka

India has been closely monitoring the increasing presence of Chinese vessels in Sri Lankan ports, particularly in Colombo and Hambantota. This growing maritime engagement between China and Sri Lanka has raised concerns in India about its own security and strategic interests in the region.

PM Modi’s proposed Greece visit shaped by Athens consistent support on J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Greece following his trip to South Africa for the BRICS summit later this month has been shaped by the fact that Greece, unlike many other Western nations, has consistently supported India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir for decades, said people with knowledge of the matter.

Indonesia delays launch of China-backed high-speed railway

The launch of Indonesia’s China-backed high-speed railway has been delayed by several weeks so that the consortium that is building the project can run some final safety tests, it announced yesterday.

Chinese damming Brahmaputra: A slow disaster recipe for Bangladesh

The mighty braided river Brahmaputra, being transboundary in nature and joined by several tributaries throughout its journey, is called by different names in different regions, like Yarlung Tsangpo, Jamuna etc. Of late, it has become a source of major geopolitical contestation in the Indian subcontinent.