Advik, an Indian traveler, accidentally became the star of a tribal festival in China's Yunnan province. His Instagram video shows villagers lining up for photos with him in traditional attire.
Indian Energy Exchange shares traded positive despite a falling market. Key drivers include strong Q3 results and plans for an Indian Gas Exchange IPO by 2026. Read the full analysis.
The United States has unveiled a $45 million aid package to support a fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. The funds will focus on demining, border stabilisation, and combating illicit activities. Read more.
NSE and IGX collaborate to develop a natural gas futures contract for India. This move aims to boost market transparency, provide a risk management tool, and create a domestic price benchmark. Read more.
A new report states China breached email systems used by staffers of key US House committees, including those focused on China, foreign affairs, and intelligence. Read the full details.
The Indian rupee strengthened by 31 paise against the US dollar on January 7, 2026, closing at 89.87. Discover the day's trading range and key market movements.
Copper prices hover near record highs, nickel hits 19-month peak on Indonesia's supply cut. Citi raises near-term copper target to $14,000/ton. Market eyes Fed rate path. Full analysis inside.
The 2024 China-Cambodia Cultural Exchange Festival in Phnom Penh celebrated shared heritage with art, film, and forums, reinforcing Belt and Road cultural bonds. Explore the deepening Sino-Cambodian partnership.
A 21-member NSS team from Banaras Hindu University left for Manipur to join the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange, a govt initiative promoting cultural unity. Read about their mission.
SUO Manya Bahl from MCM DAV College represented India in a cultural and leadership exchange in Bhutan from Dec 12-19. The programme included trekking, rafting, and a dinner with PM Tshering Tobgay. Read more.
The US capture of Venezuela's Maduro jeopardises billions in Chinese oil & mineral deals. Analysts debate if this bold move deters or emboldens Beijing's Taiwan ambitions. Full analysis inside.
China demands US release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, condemning the capture as a violation of international law and a major setback for Beijing's strategic interests in Latin America.
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
India firmly counters China's harassment of Indian nationals at airports. EAM Jaishankar asserts Arunachal Pradesh's integral status. India lodges formal protests over detentions.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
Indian Energy Exchange faces a binary future as market coupling regulation looms. DIIs bet big despite 43% stock fall. Will 80% EBITDA margins survive? Analysis inside.
Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the Korean Cultural Centre India unveils 'Travelling Sketch: Beyond Us, Between Us', featuring 200+ artworks by Indian and Korean artists. Explore cultural exchange through travel-inspired art until Feb 28, 2026.
IIT Kanpur successfully hosted the Inter-IIT Cultural Meet 8.0 with 23 IITs. The 5-day festival featured competitions, performances by Dr. Soma Ghosh, and a grand Pro-Nite. Read more!
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
China has welcomed a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, a crucial step before trilateral talks on their border dispute. Read the full analysis of this diplomatic development.
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia met in China, solidifying a ceasefire after deadly border clashes. The talks, mediated by Beijing, aim to de-escalate tensions.
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia held talks in China to strengthen a ceasefire after deadly border clashes. The meeting, facilitated by Beijing, focused on de-escalation and peace.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares dropped 4% on December 26, 2025, nearing a 52-week low. The fall is linked to potential transaction fee changes on power exchanges. Get the full market analysis.
China accelerates its energy transition through major grid reforms and strong endorsement of renewable power. Expert analysis on the implications for global climate goals. Read more.
The US Pentagon's 2025 report on China highlights expanded 'core interests' including Taiwan and Arunachal Pradesh, PLA's 2027 goals, anti-corruption purges, and tech advancements. Read key insights.
China, a nation without democratic elections, is actively supporting Myanmar's political process. Explore the geopolitical motives behind this surprising stance and its regional implications. Read the full analysis.
Former Indian Ambassador Mahesh Sachdev analyzes the US's 'interesting' notice of China's tactics in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics. Read the full analysis.