News Topic:China
World
China rallies diplomatic support for Iran, offers to broker peace at UNSC
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes.
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Ladakh
World’s highest fighter airfield comes up in Ladakh
At the commanding altitude of 13,700 feet, the world’s highest fighter airfield has come up in Ladakh where 95% of work on the 2.7-km runway has been completed.
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Jammu
AFSPA to be removed from J-K when peace becomes permanent: Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Armed Forces Special Power Act will be removed from Jammu and Kashmir when “peace becomes a permanent feature”.
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Opinion
Education must never be compromised
In a civilized society, education is the strongest tool. A civilized nation invests in education in whatever way it can. They are never lenient in this domain.
Science & Technology
India’s tech promise to rival China falters
India's tech promise to rival China isn't going according to the plan. Find out more about what's happening right here.
India
Ceasefire agreement with Pakistan holding well: Army Chief Gen Pande
The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is stable yet unpredictable, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Thursday.
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Politics
Rahul slams govt’s foreign policy; Jaishankar hits back
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the government over its foreign policy decisions which he alleged have brought China-Pakistan together against India.
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Digpu News
Xiamen to power marine economy growth in 2021-25 Plan
Xiamen is expected to power marine economy growth and register high-quality development during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period.
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ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations
J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.
J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows
NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.