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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicHua Chunying

Topic: Hua Chunying

China defends visa curbs against Indians, says measures apply to all inbound travellers

Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said the curbs are appropriate and don't target India alone but apply to everyone equally, including Chinese citizens coming from overseas.

China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomats slam Australia, win fans at home

China’s diplomats are recasting themselves as one of the Communist Party’s most vocal defenders, & are widely known as 'Wolf Warriors' in a nod to a 'Rambo'-like action film series.

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.