Beijing urges both sides to 'act in larger interest of peace and stability, remain calm, exercise restraint and refrain from taking actions that may further complicate situation'.
SIPRI’s latest data on Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2024, shows China spent $314 bn on its military in 2024, India spent $86.1 bn, while Pakistan spent $10.2 bn.
Early confidence building measures between India, China come at a time when Beijing faces the brunt of US’s trade war, and ties between India and Pakistan have been further impacted following Pahalgam terrorist attack.
A researcher at the Shanghai Institute of International Studies argues that India has aligned itself with the US since the trade war began, seeking favourable terms to attract relocating industries.
In a press briefing Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirms Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is to resume this year. The notification for the same is expected ‘fairly soon’.
Xi wrote to President Murmu on occasion of 75th anniversary of India-China ties. She wrote to Chinese President that stable, predictable & friendly ties would benefit the world.
International media also reports on India sending positive signals toward improving ties with China, reflecting a strategic shift amid evolving global and regional dynamics.
The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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