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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Topic: Chinese loans

MP student found dead on tracks ‘took loan from 15 apps, was threatened over dues’, police claim

Anupriya Chatterjee -
Nishank Rathore was using ‘Chinese loan apps’, police say, adding that evidence suggests he sent ‘beheading warning’ post and message himself.

What 100 contracts with secrecy clause reveal about China’s development lending

Anna Gelpern -
Researchers from US and Germany examined 100 debt contracts between Chinese state-owned entities and govt borrowers in 24 countries to give an insight into how China lends. Edited excerpt.

Pakistan film producers will approach Imran Khan for ban on Indian movies

Aastha Singh -
Here’s what’s happening across the border: Supreme Court Chief Justice says he would have been a clerk if there were no Pakistan; and former...

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Opinion

Ursula von der Leyen’s Indian clothes vs Trudeaus? It’s cultural appreciation not performance

Samah Qundeel -
In the Trudeaus’ case, the spectacle distracted from the diplomatic agenda, whereas von der Leyen’s look enhanced the moment.

Arijit Singh is the bridge between 3 generations—Rafi to Ritviz

Will Vishal Mishra replace Arijit Singh? Timing & consistency on his side

Economy

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

Vaibhav Pant -
FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

Defence

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

Keshav Padmanabhan -
The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

National Interest

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

Shekhar Gupta -
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.

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