Topic: China
Tumbling Chinese rocket could re-enter Earth atmosphere soon but landing area not known
China drew NASA criticism last year when debris from another Long March 5B rocket re-entered the atmosphere, with pieces of debris as long as 39 ft landing in Cote d’Ivoire.
Western press critical of Modi, so why is G-7 inviting him to UK summit?
Despite Modi’s hubris in declaring victory on the virus, the world recognises that the prime minister remains the tallest leader on the national landscape.
China’s top govt body mocks India’s cremation pyres, deletes posts after backlash
Chinese social media space expressed shock and anger at the insensitivity of the post. In reply, China's foreign ministry said attention should be paid to support being given to India.
Soldiers sit tight in Ladakh amid India’s Covid crisis, but construction activity continues
The 12th round of Corps Commander level talks could take a couple of months since the current focus is on Covid even as forces maintain continuous vigil at the LAC.
Hope nations ‘respect market rules’: China on India, Australia, Japan supply chain initiative
China's remarks came after the trade ministers of India, Japan & Australia virtually launched SCRI that seeks to enhance the resilience of supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region
Xi’s China has big tech and science plans. But is looking worldwide for talent
It is said Chinese innovators work with one hand tied behind their backs. That won’t help the country’s tech ambitions.
Global Times attacking India on Covid mismanagement should first investigate Wuhan, CCP
India’s refusal to move forward on normalisation of bilateral ties and accept Chinese investments has hurt Beijing’s ego.
Army wants around 350 light tanks to sharpen its mountain warfare edge amid Ladakh stalemate
The Army's technical specifications for the tanks indicate the combat weight should not exceed 25 tonnes. The RFI has been floated to seek vendors.
Unintended victims of Covid — India’s foreign policy and an MEA unable to do its real job
India urgently needed to reach out to world capitals and engage with nations that were looking for an alternative to China. But the pandemic kept MEA occupied.
Sri Lanka asks Chinese ship to leave Hambantota port after nuclear material found on it
Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority said the commercial vessel had failed to disclose its radioactive cargo when it docked at the port.
Imran Khan to ‘hurricane’ Firdous — two street visits to show Pakistan govt at work
Pakistani politicians from all parties have used the Ramzan month for PR activity in the past. But only Imran Khan govt has managed to pull off such a self-contradictory show.
Here’s what more RBI can do to help Indian economy as Covid rages on
From easing loan repayment rules for sectors badly hit by the pandemic to maintaining 'accommodative' stance, a look at what RBI can consider to ease the Covid’s hit to the economy.
Defence
Armed forces plan to hire 400 retired military doctors to assist in fight against Covid
The forces are looking to hire, on a contractual basis for about a year, medical officers who retired in the last four to five years.
Mayday, Mayday — How Modi govt led India into a perfect storm
Triumphalism, premature declaration of victory meant no one checked if India had enough vaccines, oxygen, remdesivir, bringing us back to a crisis where we need foreign aid after four decades.