China's Strategic Forces in 'Dangerous Position' Near Taiwan, Says US Army Pacific Chief

China has already deployed major strategic rapid strike and rocket forces near the island of Taiwan and they are in a "dangerous position," US Indo-Pacific Land Forces Commander Gen. Charles Flynn told a meeting at the American Enterprise Institute.

Blinken to travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, India next week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and India next week, the State Department announced Thursday.

India raises defense budget by 13 pct to $72.6 bln amid border tensions with China

India proposed on Wednesday 5.94 trillion rupees ($72.6 billion) in defense spending for the 2023-24 financial year, 13 percent up from the previous period’s initial estimates, aiming to add more fighter jets and roads along its tense border with China.

Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’

 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for talks with India to discuss “burning issues such as Kashmir” while asking the United Arab Emirates to play a role in resolving the differences between the two neighbours.

China urges India to work together on border stability - China.org.cn

China on Tuesday urged India to strictly control and manage its frontline troops and together with China to maintain peace along the border areas.

India and China troops clash on Arunachal Pradesh mountain border

India says its forces have clashed with Chinese troops in a disputed area along the border, the first such flare-up in more than a year.

Cable bridge collapsed in India, hundreds plunged into river, 141 dead, 177 still missing

 

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New Omicron sub-variants of COVID-19 found in India - China.org.cn

As India records a downward spiral in daily COVID-19 caseload, two new sub-variants of Omicron BF.7 and BQ.1 have been detected in the South Asian country, local media reported Tuesday.

Reflection of its 'double standards': Russia on West's criticism of India for Russian oil imports | India News | Zee News

The criticism of India by the Western countries on its imports of Russian crude oil while exempting themselves from their "own illegitimate sanctions" is a reflection of their unprincipled position and double standards, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said on Sunday. 

Pakistan rejects India’s closure of missile firing incident

Pakistan has rejected India’s closure of the incident of the firing of a supersonic missile into Pakistani territory on March 9, and reiterated a demand for a joint probe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka allows Chinese ship to visit port despite India's protests

Sri Lanka has granted permission for a Chinese research vessel to visit the country after initially deferring the planned trip due to pressure from neighboring India.

Sri Lanka Asks China to Defer Arrival of Ship after India Objects - Tasnim News Agency

Sri Lanka has asked China to defer the planned visit of a Chinese survey ship to the island country after an objection from India, a government source said on Sunday.

Floods have left at least 24 dead in the Indian state of Assam and 60 in Bangladesh.

 

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India bans all wheat exports with immediate effect

India has banned all wheat exports with immediate effect.

India accused of blocking military plane picking up aid for Ukrainians — RT

India prevented a Japan Self-Defense Forces plane from landing in its territory on Thursday, Sanae Takaichi, a policy chief of the ruling Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), told local media on Thursday. The aircraft was scheduled to collect supplies from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Mumbai and deliver them to Europe.

'India Will Not Spare Anyone': Indian Defense Minister Sends Veiled Warnings to China, US - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has delivered a strong message to the United States amid tensions between New Delhi and Washington.

Biden tells Modi more Russian oil imports not in India’s interest

United States President Joe Biden has held a “constructive, direct conversation” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House said. The US is seeking more help from India to apply economic pressure on Russia over its SP.OP. in Ukraine.

India Buys More Russian Oil Despite US Threats – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

India’s state-run refiner, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), has bought two million barrels of Russian oil for loading in May, as the country’s refiners step up efforts to secure crude from Moscow at a discount, regional media reported on Thursday.

India says it accidentally fired missile into Pakistan | Al Jazeera

India said it accidentally fired a missile into neighbouring Pakistan this week due to a “technical malfunction” during routine maintenance, after Pakistan warned the incident could have “unpleasant consequences”.

Ukrainian authorities hold hostage group of Indian students in Kharkov — Defense Ministry - TASS

The Ukrainian authorities have forcibly detained a large group of Indian students in Kharkov, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Wednesday.