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Central Asia and China sign landmark treaty on eternal friendship and cooperation.
Kun.uz
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June 18, 2025
At the conclusion of the second "Central Asia–China" summit held in Astana, the heads of state signed the Astana Declaration and the Treaty of Eternal Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation. Additionally, a substantial package of...
Nagaland: Union MoS chairs high-level NE science & tech review meet
East Mojo
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June 18, 2025
Kohima: As part of a two-day official tour of Wokha district, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh convened a high-level review meeting with top scientific institutions from...
Distracted Russia is losing central Asia to China
The Print
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June 18, 2025
Chinese media coverage of President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Kazakhstan for the second China–Central Asia Summit reveals a carefully constructed narrative that underscores Beijing’s ambitions in the region. Far from being a routine diplomatic...
India realty enters FY26 with $6.99 billion in transactions led by tech, ESG trends
The Economic Times
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June 18, 2025
India’s real estate sector demonstrated resilience despite global economic uncertainty, driven by structural reforms, rapid urbanisation, and evolving consumer preferences. The sector entered FY2025-26 with robust momentum, having recorded 99...
Techie explains why JEE still ‘haunts’ him after 10 years: 'We middle-class kids ...'
The Economic Times
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June 18, 2025
Are techies and engineering aspirants a bit too obsessed with cracking JEE and other engineering entrance exams? A tech professional recently made an emotional post on why engineering hopefuls are so “fixated” with JEE ranks. Reacting to a post...
China's desertification control efforts embrace high-tech solutions
Xinhua News Agency
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* Technology is accelerating China's desertification control efforts, which are shifting from labor-intensive planting methods to innovative strategies powered by advanced technologies and intelligent machine fleets. * China initiated the...
India wants its own EV market, but needs China to get there
Rest of World
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June 18, 2025
India is betting on Chinese technology to keep its electric-vehicle transition on track. At a time when the U.S. is erecting trade barriers to keep Chinese EV giants at bay, India has taken a different course. “Without Chinese tech, India would...
China Ranks First in Scientific Capability, Surpassing U.S. for Second Consecutive Year
Business Korea
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June 18, 2025
China has claimed the top spot in global scientific research capabilities for the second year in a row, according to the latest Nature Index, which evaluates international research output. China has ranked first again this year in the Nature...
Chinese scientists set record with daytime laser ranging to Moon satellite 130,000 kilometers away
The Times of India
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Chinese scientists have made a groundbreaking achievement in space exploration by successfully conducting satellite lasers ranging in the Earth-moon space during the day, overcoming the strong daylight interference.According to Li Yuqiang, a...
Chinese maglev vehicle hits 650 km/h on test track
Zawya
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Chinese researchers have accelerated a 1.1-ton test vehicle on a maglev track to a top speed of 650 kilometers per hour in just seven seconds over a distance of 600 meters, setting a new world record in the process according to the research team....
India’s New Hypersonic Missile 3X Faster Than BrahMos, Boasts Greater Range, Deadlier Precision
News18
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June 18, 2025
Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 15:34 IST ET-LDHCM can function even at extreme temperatures of 2000°C. So far, only Russia, the US, and China possess such high-heat missile tech, putting India in elite company Unlike conventional ballistic missiles,...
China records bumper capital inflow as Gulf investors hedge against US
South China Morning Post
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June 18, 2025
China has attracted a growing influx of capital from Middle Eastern investors seeking to diversify their US-heavy portfolios in recent months, but Beijing will need to further open up its financial markets to sustain the trend, analysts said....
China’s “Jiu Tian” Drone Mothership Could Unleash Hell on the Indo-Pacific
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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June 18, 2025
China’s Jiu Tian drone mothership is preparing for its maiden mission at the end of the month. The mission will mark the beginning of a series of tests before its potential deployment. The mothership’s development is another milestone in an...
India: A rising hub for AI investments"
NewsBytes
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Next Article India is quickly becoming a top choice for data centers and chip manufacturing, thanks to the AI boom. Moody's Analytics says that even with global trade tensions, investments in this space are taking off. The Indian data center...
India’s three-language promise lost in translation across states amid politics & poor planning
The Economic Times
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June 18, 2025
India’s three-language policy, designed to promote multilingualism and national integration, is facing serious challenges on the ground. Despite its clear goals, the policy is faltering due to a mix of inadequate resources, lack of trained...
China to reduce pig count by 1 million amid low prices, deflation risk: report
South China Morning Post
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June 18, 2025
China’s national breeding sow inventory will be reduced by 1 million from the current level of 40.38 million to ease an oversupply of pork in the market that has suppressed swine prices and raised deflationary pressures in the economy. While...
India leads many nations in tackling cyber threats, says top Google executive
The Economic Times
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June 18, 2025
India is emerging as a global front-runner in cybersecurity, outpacing many countries in its proactive efforts to address digital threats, according to Heather Adkins, global VP of engineering for Google Security. Speaking on the sidelines of the...
Tech reshapes China's garment industry
People's Daily Online
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"I reached the summit of Mount Qomolangma at 6:29 a.m. on May 25, 2025, and returned to the Mount Qomolangma base camp at 12:30 a.m. the next day. All is well," wrote Li Shengtao, a national first-class mountaineer from northwest China's Gansu...
India, Canada restore ties after killing of Sikh separatist
The New Arab
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June 18, 2025
India and Canada agreed to restore diplomatic services nearly two years after Ottawa accused New Delhi of alleged involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, which turned into a row straining relations between the two countries. The...
China, Africa working together toward dream of modernization
People's Daily Online
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On June 11, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), announcing a series of important new...