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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicSouth China Sea

Topic: South China Sea

Tropical storm Podul batters south China, Hong Kong issues black weather warning

Podul weakened from a typhoon to a tropical storm after making landfall in Taiwan but still pummels provinces of Guangdong, Hunan and Jiangxi, and Hong Kong.

Defence the cornerstone of India-Philippines strategic partnership as both nations take aim at China

Declaration of strategic partnership by PM Modi & President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. focuses on defence coproduction & potential hydrographic collaboration in South China Sea.

Marcos Jr to be 5th Philippines president to visit India. Delhi-Manila diplomatic ties date back to 1949

The president will be on a state visit to India from 4-8 August. India and the Philippines have shared a strategic and cultural partnership.

‘Flare incident’ over South China Sea sets stage for another round of China, Australia stare off

Chinese aircraft accused of ‘releasing flares within 30 metres’ of Australian aircraft. China says expulsion measures legitimate as Australia ‘deliberately intruded’ into its airspace.

India, Indonesia call for resolution of maritime disputes in South China Sea in message aimed at China

Tensions have prevailed over aggressive Chinese assertions in the waters. Beijing's claims overlap with exclusive economic zones of several countries in the region, including Indonesia.

Navy chief Dinesh Tripathi flags ‘belligerent bullying’ in South China Sea, without naming China

Delivering a lecture in New Delhi, Dinesh Tripathi says niche and disruptive technologies are now changing the character of warfare.

China & Philippines clash in disputed waters of South China Sea overshadows efforts to rebuild trust

The Philippines alleges Chinese vessels rammed and used water cannons against ship transporting food, fuel and medical supplies for Filipino fishermen.

India believes in ‘development’, not ‘expansionism’, says Modi in dig at China

Remarks come at joint media interaction with Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh, who is on a visit to India. Nine agreements announced, including $300-million line of credit.

Philippines & China create dialogue mechanism to calm down tempers over territorial dispute

Manila and Beijing saw increased tensions after a sailor on one of Philippines' ships was injured in an incident between the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy earlier in June.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr orders de-escalation in South China Sea

The Philippines and China, longstanding rivals in the strategic waterway, agreed on Tuesday on the need to 'restore trust' and 'rebuild confidence' following a high-level meeting.

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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.