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Pakistan has a new battle tank Haider courtesy China, but it’s plagued by problems

The Haider tank, which will be Pakistan’s Main Battle tank, is a product of collaborative efforts between Norinco China and several industries within Pakistan. 

Pakistan Navy gets its first spy ship, PNS Rizwan, courtesy China 

With this ship, smaller than the Indian counterpart, Pakistan has joined an elite list of countries to operate these ships, including India, France, the US, the UK, Russia, and China.

‘We stand with you’ — Modi’s message behind his visit to Bhutan next week

Govt is closely monitoring Bhutan’s border talks with China as it can impact New Delhi’s strategic interests because Beijing is eyeing Bhutanese territory bordering India.

US intel flags China’s military plans, says PLA looking at more overseas military bases

China considering pursuing military facilities in countries including Burma, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania and the UAE, says report.

Agni 5 a technological feat for India. But is it also a sign of a dangerous nuclear arms race?

Little reason exists to think MIRVs will give China—or India—the strategic security they crave.

A divided ASEAN only strengthens China. It’s a risk to Indo-Pacific security

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s continued criticism of the West overlooks ASEAN’s collective responsibility of dealing with China as a cohesive unit.

‘Won’t change reality’: India rejects China’s comments on Modi visit to Arunachal Pradesh

During his day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh last Saturday, Modi inaugurated the strategically-significant Sela Tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang.

Despite domestic struggle, China ups foreign investments in Asia-Pacific ‘to soft-land its companies’

A new report by Australia’s Griffith Asia Institute found that China’s investment in the region has grown to $37 billion in 2023 from $29 billion the year before. Experts tell ThePrint this is a part of its strategy to assert its economic prowess.

Chinese authorities say monitoring situation closely after 5.0 tremor strikes Qinghai

China’s National Center for Seismology (NCS) has urged residents in Qinghai province to stay informed and alert.

Terming Israel-Hamas war as ‘tragedy for humanity’, Beijing calls for full UN membership for Palestine

Speaking to media on sidelines of annual meeting of parliament, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also urged 'certain UN Security Council members' to stop laying obstacles to that end.

On Camera

The Draft Digital Competition Bill 2024 wields a sledgehammer where a scalpel is required

The rationale behind this proposed bill stems from the fact that existing competition enforcement is supposedly sluggish and ill-suited to today's fast-paced digital environment.

Complaints to RBI ombudsman up 68% in FY23, banks biggest cause for customer grievances

Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.

Pakistan has a new battle tank Haider courtesy China, but it’s plagued by problems

The Haider tank, which will be Pakistan’s Main Battle tank, is a product of collaborative efforts between Norinco China and several industries within Pakistan. 

CAA comes not with a bang, but with a whimper. Without NRC, it will fade into academic debate

For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.