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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Topic: China

Genetically modified Made-in-China babies raise a question — can it really work?

Gene editing is a highly controversial topic. Several scientists think there are ethical and scientific ramifications that we do not understand fully.

Alibaba’s Jack Ma confirmed as member of China’s Communist Party

Jack Ma, China's richest man, was listed among 100 people being recognized by the Communist Party of China for their contributions to the country.

People in China go gaga over Pak woman police officer who foiled Karachi consulate attack

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Chinese citizens raising funds to support families of two slain policemen; #InkaarKaro movement encourages women to speak up. 

World’s first gene-edited babies claimed in China and NASA’s Mars mission to land today

China holds two American Children to catch a fugitive official under exit ban and yellow vest protesters clash with police in Paris.

Ajit Doval & Chinese foreign minister bond at Taoism mountain known for Yin & Yang harmony

Ajit Doval and Wang Yi will make a symbolic visit to Mount Qingcheng near Chengdu after holding border talks in search for a harmonic solution.

China is buying good press across the world, one paid journalist at a time

It coincides with launch of Belt and Road initiative and president Xi Jinping's call to “tell China’s story better” to the world.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan says Karachi attack caused by Chinese trade deals

The attack was intended to scare Chinese investors, he said.

No justification for terror, says India condemning attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi

The consulate came under attack early morning when three heavily-armed suicide bombers stormed the Chinese consulate.

US President Trump pats himself on the back on Thanksgiving Day

After Germany, Denmark & Finland also halt arms exports to Saudi Arabia, and China has prosecuted 3,500 pollution offenders this year.

China plays down reports of new Maldivian govt’s pro-India tilt

The Chinese foreign ministry said that it hoped Male will make the right choice and not pull out of a free trade deal with Beijing.

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Indian industry in Bangladesh is staring at a void. New Delhi must give line of credit to Dhaka

For New Delhi, SAFTA and CEPA will be critical. Such frameworks could institutionalise economic ties with Bangladesh, making them resilient to political disruptions.


Even as SEBI lays down new curbs on F&O market, discount brokerages are changing business models

SEBI Tuesday unveiled rules to curtail retail participation in derivatives market. Options premia to be collected upfront from options buyer effective 1 Feb 2025.

‘No drone bombs or infiltration’, Army Chief says ‘battle of narratives’ must be controlled in Manipur

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi says the Manipur conflict was triggered by a rumour and that the situation may be ‘stable today, but it is tense’.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?