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India, China work on first steps: More reliance on surveillance among measures to reduce trust deficit at LAC
The Indian Express
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September 12, 2025
Indian troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh are working on reducing the trust deficit with Chinese troops on the ground by implementing additional confidence-building measures, which include greater reliance on...
India Welcomes Formation of Nepal’s Interim Government Led By Sushila Karki
ABP Live
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September 12, 2025
India on Friday welcomed the formation of Nepal’s new interim government, led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, the country’s first woman prime minister. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said: “We welcome the formation...
India aims for two PSBs on world top 20 list by 2047
The Economic Times
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September 13, 2025
NEW DELHI: India will aim to have at least two public sector banks (PSBs) among the world’s top 20 by 2047, aligned with the Viksit Bharat vision, a government official said. At present only State Bank of India and HDFC Bank figure on the list of...
India News | Jal Shakti Vibhag Suffered Rs 4000 Crore Loss During Last 3 Years: Himachal Deputy CM
Latestly
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September 13, 2025
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri met the Union Minister of Water Resources C.R. Patil at his residence in Delhi and reported losses the Jal Shakti Vibhag suffered during...
China's Arrogance in Full Display as It Sanctions Japanese Diet Member
JAPAN Forward
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September 13, 2025
The Chinese government has imposed a number of sanctions on Seki Hei, a Diet member elected to the Upper House from the Japan Innovation Party. Beijing's penalties include freezing any assets he may have in China and banning him from entering the...
India Welcomes Nepal’s First Woman Interim PM Sushila Karki, Hopes for Peace and Stability
Asianet Newsable
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September 13, 2025
India welcomed the appointment of Sushila Karki as Nepal’s first woman interim Prime Minister, expressing hope that her leadership will foster peace, stability, and stronger bilateral ties between the two neighbouring democracies. New Delhi:...
Japan's Hosoda Holdings to set up ₹882 crore solar unit in Karnataka
ETEnergyworld.com
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September 13, 2025
Japan's Hosoda Holdings will set up a solar cell manufacturing unit in Karnataka at an estimated cost of ₹882 crore, state Industries Minister M B Patil said on Friday. The project will be implemented in collaboration with Tong Tar Energy...
India to target two PSBs in top 20 global banks under Viksit Bharat 2047 plan
Mint
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September 12, 2025
India is looking to scale up at least two public sector banks (PSBs) to become one of the top 20 banks in the world by 2047, a senior government official from the financial services department said on Friday. The official said that scaling up the...
India's inflation rate quickens for the first time in 10 months in August 2025
Hindustan Times
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September 12, 2025
India’s inflation rate rose for the first time in 10 months in August 2025, but is still low enough for the central bank to consider a repo rate cut if economic growth takes a hit due to US tariffs. Customers buy fruit and vegetables at an open...
Chinese, Austrian FMs vow to promote bilateral ties
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENNA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks here on Friday with his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger, with both sides vowing to lift bilateral relations to a new stage. Wang, also a member of the...
India News | TVK Cadres Come out in Large Numbers as Vijay Begins Electoral Campaign in Trichy Today
Latestly
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September 13, 2025
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 13 (ANI): TVK Chief and Actor Vijay will begin his statewide electoral campaign for the 2026 state elections today in Trichy District Tamil Nadu. TVK cadres have already gathered in the city which...
India’s electric buses and trucks under PM E-Drive scheme may get localization norms relaxation for importing rare earth
Mint
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September 13, 2025
However, any relief would be temporary, lasting only until China resumes rare earth magnet exports, one of the officials said, citing the recent thaw in relations between New Delhi and Beijing. The policy tweak comes amid a supply crunch that...
India News | Priyanka Chaturvedi Urges for Cancellation of Upcoming India-Pakistan Cricket Match at Asia Cup
Latestly
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September 13, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi strongly opposed the upcoming India-Pakistan cricket match to be held on September 14 in Dubai, urging the game to be cancelled in view of the recent terror-related...
India News | Rahul Gandhi Should Be Ashamed of 'MLA Chori' in Telangana: KTR
Latestly
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September 13, 2025
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 13 (ANI): BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of maintaining a "conspiratorial silence" over the spate of defections of BRS legislators...
Asia Cup: Post-conflict India vs Pakistan cricket match divides opinion
Al Jazeera
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September 12, 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – When cricketers from India and Pakistan step onto the field for their Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday, a lot more than two points will be on the line, according to cricket fans and experts. The match at the Dubai...
Chinese envoy stresses counter-terrorism in Syria chemical weapons
CGTN
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A Chinese envoy on Friday stressed the need to take into full account the counter-terrorism dimension in addressing the issue of chemical weapons in Syria. The spate of large-scale violent incidents in Syria highlights the serious threat posed by...
Japanese PM visiting Korea before resignation
Korea JoungAng Daily
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September 13, 2025
Published: 13 Sep. 2025, 09:13 Updated: 13 Sep. 2025, 09:32 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba adjusts his glasses during a press conference as he announces his resignation, in Tokyo on September 7. [REUTERS/YONHAP] Japanese Prime Minister...
China Didn’t Want You to See This Video of Xi and Putin. So Reuters Deleted It.
The Intercept
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September 12, 2025
When two world leaders were caught on a hot mic having a bizarre conversation about living forever, the news agency Reuters realized it was a big story. Reuters reported on and aired the footage of Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping...
China’s plans for ‘Planetary Defense’ and the race for asteroid Apophis
World Tribune
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September 12, 2025
FPI / September 12, 2025 Geostrategy-Direct By Richard Fisher There is now a race involving government funded programs and universities to reach the asteroid Apophis, a 375-meter diameter asteroid only discovered in 2004 but that will reach a...
India hails Sushila Karki taking over as Nepal PM, vows stronger bilateral ties
Mint
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September 13, 2025
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki made history by becoming Nepal’s first female prime minister, appointed to lead an interim government after days of political turmoil. Her appointment follows the resignation of K.P. Sharma Oli, whose...