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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIndia-China

Topic: India-China

India’s troubles on eastern front are growing. China’s domination in Myanmar goes unchallenged

After the showdown on its western front and the global ripples that followed, India’s plate is full. The last thing it needs is to leave its eastern flank vulnerable to proxy wars.

West is pitching India & China against each other, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Speaking at a club in Moscow, Lavrov said that terming of the Asia-Pacific as 'Indo-Pacific' is part of West's anti-China stance.

India condemns China’s ‘renaming’ of parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Beijing says within ‘sovereign rights’

'Renaming' of at least 27 places in Arunachal was announced by China this week. 'Creative naming won't alter undeniable reality,' New Delhi has said.

For China, the India-Pakistan conflict was an advertisement for its military systems

The Chinese narrative frames the India-Pakistan conflict as a clash of defence ecosystems—Pakistan the vehicle, India the proving ground, and the West the ultimate target.

China calls Operation Sindoor ‘regrettable’, urges India & Pakistan to ‘exercise restraint’

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'. 

China outspends India on defence in 2024, shows SIPRI report. Pakistan far behind

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.

Kailash Mansarovar yatra to resume this June with 15 batches of 50 yatris each, announces MEA

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.

JD Vance’s India visit is a trigger for ‘Made in China vs Made in India’ rivalry, say Chinese

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.

India, China inching closer to resuming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, says MEA; talks on for direct flights

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’.

US and China are 2 clashing elephants. India can’t be the grass under their feet

Donald Trump brought clarity on his trade war with a 90-day hiatus for the rest of the world while he upped tariffs to 145...

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.