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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicIndia-China

Topic: India-China

India’s popcorn tax tickles global media’s tastebuds & how Jahangir appears in a nativity scene

An op-ed in South China Morning Post also lists 4 major issues, besides border, that obstruct India-China’s relationship & reflects on how the 2 nations can 'improve mutual understanding'.

India distances itself from ‘six-point consensus’ in China readout on Doval-Wang talks

India put out the details of the talks in its press release, asserts MEA spokesperson. The readout mentions that border ties are the cornerstone for determining overall ties.

Watch CutTheClutter: Thaw in India-China relations with ‘consensus’ on border issues, echo of 2005 pact

In episode 1576, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta highlights key takeaways from the India-China special representatives' meeting, and breakthroughs in border issues since 1988.

China harks back to violated 2005 agreement—adjustments, populated areas to delinking border issue from bilateral ties

The agreement that Beijing is talking about was signed by the then Special Representatives after such a mechanism was set up in 2003. It was signed in Hindi, Chinese & English.

Why India is the world’s most unequal rising power

In ‘The Unfinished Quest’, TV Paul offers a comprehensive understanding of the rising power phenomenon in the globalised yet changing world order.

NSA Ajit Doval to travel to China to restart Special Representatives talks on border issue

The last meeting of Special Representatives dialogue was hosted by India in 2019. No meetings were held after that because of border tensions between the two sides since April 2020.

Sri Lankan territory will not be used in a manner ‘detrimental’ to India, says President Dissanayake

Assurance by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on his maiden visit to India, comes amid India's worry over Chinese research vessels berthing at ports in SL.

Global Times says Congress making ‘noise’ on India-China & Centre ‘pins blame’ for slowdown on RBI

Global media also says that despite the bribery charges against Adani, India’s clean energy goals will most likely be insulated.

China Plus One opportunity is up for grabs, but India struggling to seize it, says NITI Aayog report

The think tank notes India's losing to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia & Malaysia even though it's seen as attractive destination for firms looking to shift manufacturing bases out of China.

India-China disengagement to pave way for talks on de-escalation, opening of ties, Jaishankar tells LS

In a statement to Lok Sabha, the EAM added that patrolling & grazing rights in Depsang & Demchok have been restored, with patrolling activities in traditional areas currently underway.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.