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Sensex, Nifty plunge over 1 per cent amid geopolitical tensions
Mumbai, April 25: Indian stock market saw a sharp decline on Friday within hours of opening of trade, as uncertainty over geopolitical tensions continues to spook the investors.
Political tensions growing concern in Bangladesh, says World Bank
Dhaka, April 24: Political tensions in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government may increase in the future due to differences of opinion among political parties on the timing of the elections, states a World Bank (WB) report. These factors, it said, will weigh heavily on investment growth and disrupt the Bangladeshi economy.
Russia: Nuclear weapons an option in case of Western aggression
Moscow, April 24: Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in the event of aggression by the West, the Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Thursday.
RSS & BJP instigating communal violence in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, April 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP are responsible for instigating communal violence in the state.
AAP, Congress pushing Punjab to brink of chaos, says BJP leader Jakhar
Chandigarh, April 15: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday castigated Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress leader Partap Bajwa for pushing the state to the brink of chaos by exhibiting cheap politics over a sensitive issue.
Bangladeshi leaders' comments indication that they want to destabilise India's NE: Tipra Motha Party chief
Agartala, April 12: Tipra Motha Party (TMP) Supremo, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma said on Friday that statements made by a few leaders in Bangladesh and the caretaker government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus are the indication that they want to again destabilise India's northeast.
Systematic Russian efforts: Zelenskyy on involvement of Chinese citizens in war
Kyiv, April 10: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has alleged that Chinese citizens are actively participating in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling their involvement "systematic Russian efforts."
US warns of 'unacceptable risk' from Chinese control of Panama Canal ports, vows to counter influence
Washington DC, April 9: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a visit to the Central American country, stated that China's dominance over Panama Canal ports poses an unacceptable risk to US security.
Experts from India, Bhutan warn of risks from China's proposed dam on Brahmaputra
Guwahati, April 8: Amid growing concerns over China's plans to construct the "world's largest dam" on Brahmaputra, experts from India and Bhutan have voiced serious reservations about the project, warning of environmental and geopolitical risks.
Experts express concern over 'Great Bend Dam' in China
Guwahati, April 8: Global experts have expressed deep concern over China's proposed "Great Bend Dam" by China on Yarlung Tsangpo, as Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, during a seminar held in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Denmark voices concern over US intentions in Greenland despite scaled-back visit
Nuuk, Greenland, March 27: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed concern over ongoing tensions related to US activities in Greenland, despite the recent scaling back of Vice President JD Vance's planned visit.
China urges US not to project its 'hegemonic logic' onto China
Beijing, March 26: China urges the United States not to project its hegemonic logic onto China or view China-US relations through an outdated Cold War mentality, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Wednesday.
'No way to run House', Rahul Gandhi attacks LS Speaker
New Delhi, March 26: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Speaker Om Birla of running the House in an “undemocratic manner” and denying him the opportunity to speak.
Israeli army to remain at strategic points in southern Lebanon 'indefinitely'
Jerusalem, March 14: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) will maintain its presence at five strategic locations in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," regardless of ongoing negotiations over 13 disputed border points.
Eye on China, Taiwan announces 17 strategies to strengthen national security
Taipei, March 14: Pledging to strengthen national security, Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te has announced 17 strategies to counter growing infiltration efforts and from reinstating the military court system to enhance scrutiny of immigrants from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
China continues to hike its defense expenditure
Hong Kong, March 11: On 5 March, at this year's 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defense budget for 2025. The latest figure rises 7.2% year on year. Interestingly, Beijing maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, and the year before, as Chairman Xi Jinping prioritizes development of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Spanish PM Sanchez urges greater European self-reliance in defence
Madrid, March 10: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterated the need for European to enhance its self-reliance in defence, emphasising the continent's security interest amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Japan, Philippines strengthen defence cooperation to counter China's aggression
Manila, March 9: Japan and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen their defence ties in response to China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, as reported by Indo-Pacific Defense Forum.
Kenya urges South Sudan leaders to embrace dialogue to end clashes
Nairobi, March 7: Kenyan President William Ruto has appealed for calm in South Sudan, where an escalating security situation threatens to jeopardise a peace agreement that ended a five-year civil war.
Delhi Assembly to function as per rules, will discuss CAG report and drain cleanliness: Speaker Vijender Gupta
New Delhi, March 3: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday outlined the agenda for the assembly session, stating that members will have the opportunity to raise their issues under Special Mention (Rule 280), followed by discussions on key matters, including the CAG report and the cleanliness of drains and sewers.
Western elites trying to undermine: Putin says Russia-US talks inspire hope on restoring ties
Moscow, February 27: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia and the US are ready to step up cooperation.
I never comment on that, Trump when asked if he would bar China from taking over Taiwan
Washington DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump, during his first Cabinet meeting, declined to say on Wednesday if his administration would move to prevent China from taking Taiwan by force, CNN reported.
Threat from China looming, Japan and Philippines begin strategic dialogue
Manila, Feb 24: Japan and the Philippines on Monday agreed to establish a strategic dialogue between the defence forces of both nations taking into account the rising security threats from China in the Indo-Pacific region.
Beijing rejects Canberra's accusations of live-fire drills off the Australian Coast
Beijing, February 23: China's Defense Ministry on Sunday rejected Australia's accusations regarding the recent activities and drills of three Chinese warships, Global Times reported.
Amid current economic uncertainties gold prices will continue to show an upward trend in 2025: Report
New Delhi, February 21: Gold prices have been on a strong upward trend in 2025, with analysts predicting that the metal could touch USD 3,000 per ounce by the second quarter of the year.
Asia-Pacific stellar example of peace, not an arena for geopolitical games: China on potential F-35 transfer
Beijing, February 15: With US President Donald Trump stating that his administration is paving the way to provide India with F35 stealth fighters, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticised the move and asserted that the Asia-Pacific region is a "stellar example of peace and development, not an arena for geopolitical games."
Trump calls for de-escalation, offers to mediate in India-China border dispute
New Delhi, February 14: In a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about future relations with China while acknowledging past tensions, particularly in the wake of COVID-19.
Trouble for Shivakumar: I am ready to become K'taka Cong President, says Minister Rajanna
Bengaluru, Feb 14: In a move that is sure to send alarm bells ringing in Karnataka Congress, Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna, a close confidante of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared that he is ready to become the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), a post presently held by Deputy Chief Minister D.K.
Trump offers 'help' to end India-China border skirmishes
Washington, Feb 14: US President Donald Trump on Thursday seemingly offered to mediate an end to the border skirmishes between India and China, saying they were "quite violent" and he said he hoped the two countries as well as the US and Russia, arch-rivals for decades "can get along".
China says Taiwan inalienable part of its territory as two US vessels sail across Taiwan Strait
Beijing February 13: Following the recent transit of two US ships through the Taiwan Strait, Beijing reiterated its position on Taiwan, emphasised that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and stated that it "opposes any country challenging or threatening China's sovereignty and security under the pretext of freedom of navigation."
US, Japan oppose China's unlawful maritime claims, call for peace in Taiwan Strait
Washington DC, February 9: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have strongly opposed China's actions, reiterating their firm stance against any attempts by the country to alter the status quo in the East China Sea through force or coercion.
BJP MP Sujeet Kumar voices fear of China's probable role in escalating B'desh-India situation
New Delhi, February 8: BJP MP Sujeet Kumar on Saturday condemned Bangladesh's stance with respect to India and voiced fears of China playing in troubled waters.
Gold hits all-time high at Rs 8,432 per gram amid geo-political uncertainties
Mumbai, Feb 5: Gold prices in India on Wednesday surged to an all-time high at Rs 8,432 per gram with an increase of Rs 1,322 as compared to Rs 8,310 on February 4, supported by safe-haven buying amid global uncertainties.
North Korea says US arms aid cannot 'save' South Korea from strategic deficiency
Seoul, Feb 2: North Korea on Sunday accused the US of stepping up weapons aid to allies in what it called an attempt to cement its hegemonic status, saying such weapons provisions are still not sufficient to "save" South Korea from a strategic deficiency.
Some people politicising Manipur's ethnic violence, confusing people: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 30: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said that some people are "politicising" the state's ethnic violence and "confusing the people".
ASEAN members prioritise cooperation, trade to mitigate impact of geopolitical tensions: Malaysian FM
Langkawi, Jan 19: Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will close ranks to ensure that trade and economic cooperation among them proceed unhindered in the face of geopolitical tensions and other disruptions, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said here on Sunday.
China builds specialised barges for 'putative invasion of Taiwan': Report
Taipei, January 11: China is reportedly building a fleet of specialised barges with road bridges or piers extending from the bow designed to facilitate the unloading of tanks and other military equipment, sparking concerns for 'putative invasion of Taiwan', according to Taiwan News.
India and other South Asian countries should stand up against China's super dam on Brahmaputra, warns expert
Dharamshala, January 7: Soon after China approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Tibetan experts in-exile have said that it will have multiple implications not only for India but for many other South Asian countries as well.