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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicConsulate

Topic: consulate

Decision to shut Chinese consulate in Houston could lead to smaller US footprint in China

China’s vow to retaliate against the move likely means one of the US diplomatic compounds may close. The US has close to 700-1,000 diplomats and 6 consulates in China.

China vows retaliation after US shuts down its Houston consulate

China strongly condemned the move, which it said will 'sabotage China-US relations' and urged the immediate withdrawal of the 'erroneous decision'.

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Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.