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Topic: Philippines

China does a Galwan in South China Sea, Coast Guard carries spears and knives

Pictures had emerged of Chinese soldiers carrying rifles and iron rods with machete-like heads in the vicinity of India’s forward locations on the southern bank of Pangong Tso in 2020.

India to start delivery of BrahMos missiles and launchers to Philippines tomorrow

India has completed storage-building space in one of the Philippines' islands as part of $374.96 million deal signed in January 2022.

US-Japan-Philippines trilateral isn’t just about development. China is at its core

Simply forming minilateral arrangements to counter China hasn’t proved effective so far. They need to take tangible actions.

Spratly Islands, Scarborough Shoal: What is the maritime dispute between China and Philippines

Tensions between Manila & Beijing in South China Sea have escalated over last two years, with latest flare-up taking place on 23 March near Second Thomas Shoal.

Jaishankar says India supports Philippines’ sovereignty amid tensions in South China Sea

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s assurance to the Philippines comes a day after Beijing made a serious representation to Manila over the Spratly Islands.

Phillipines’ Mindanao struck by 6.0 magnitude earthquake

The NCS said the earthquake occurred at 14:41:47 IST. It was also located at 5.81 degrees latitude and 126.90 degrees longitude.

Vietnam, Philippines to boost maritime cooperation to prevent incidents in South China Sea

On a visit to Vietnam, Philippines president agrees to an MoU between the 2 countries. The agreements in Hanoi could risk angering Beijing.

Philippines refutes China’s claims of ‘special arrangement’ to supply troops in South China Sea reef

(Corrects trade value in paragraph 7 to 3 trillion, not 3 million) MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Monday denied China had a "temporary special arrangement" with Manila to allow the delivery of

China-Philippines South China Sea standoff shows a new dysfunctional diplomacy is on the rise

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning suggested that the Philippines president ‘read books’ to understand the intricacies of the Taiwan issue.

Philippines hits out at China, accuses it of ‘low & gutter-level talk’ on Taiwan

Beijing had warned Manila not to ‘play with fire’ after Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Taiwan's president-elect, Lai Ching-te on his election victory.

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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.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

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.