Professor Kondapalli said, "Field Marshal Munir visited China a few weeks ago and the Chinese concern is the CPEC's security, prosperity, etc. So, I do not think that the Chinese are moving away from Pakistan. Although there are some signals like Bagram base that Americans want to acquire with the Pakistani assistance. Secondly, there is also the American acquiring of bases in Pakistan to counter China. Thirdly, a new patch-up between Israel and Pakistan to counter Iran's nuclear issue."

2025-10-04T19:30:43.153568+00:00 IST

"It would be pretty hard for China to actually take that seat": JNU professor on Beijing replacing US as "global hegemon"

Chinese Studies Expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Professor Srikanth Kondapalli Srikanth Kondapalli told ANI that China cannot replace the US as global leader due to its hierarchical "Middle Kingdom" model and India's concerns. He flagged Beijing's role in Pahalgam attacks, double standards on probes, and said India will remain aligned with US interests.

2025-10-04T17:55:54.699708+00:00 IST

Nepal interim PM urge caution as rain batters’ nation

Nepal's interim government's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged caution as continuous rainfall across the country has triggered risks of floods, landslides, and inundation.

2025-10-04T17:30:31.029190+00:00 IST

'China has double-standards on the issue of fighting terrorism'

In an interview with ANI, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli Kondapalli, Chinese Studies expert at JNU, also referred to Chinese support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.

2025-10-04T16:41:58.158676+00:00 IST

“India needs to verify then trust China": Chinese Studies expert

India needs to verify and then trust China, a leading Chinese Studies expert has said, noting that there has been no disengagement so far along the LAC with China in eastern Ladakh, Beijing has had double standards on cross-border terrorism faced by India, it provided information to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and has announced world's biggest dam project on upper reaches of Brahmputra despite India's concerns.

2025-10-04T15:55:50.400532+00:00 IST

Nepal deploys Army to evacuate floodplain residents amid rains

Security agencies launched search and evacuation operations on Saturday morning in settlements along the major rivers flowing through the valley. Personnel conducted door-to-door searches, helped residents move out, and assisted in relocating belongings to safer places.

2025-10-04T14:45:05.524831+00:00 IST

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit India on October 8–9

Both leaders will engage with businesses and industry leaders on opportunities presented by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a central pillar of the future India-UK economic partnership, MEA added.

2025-10-04T14:07:48.398431+00:00 IST

India, Australia to hold Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025

The fourth edition of the bilateral military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 between India and Australia will take place from 13 to 26 October 2025 at Irwin Barracks in Perth, Australia, the Indian Army said on Saturday.

2025-10-04T12:49:40.064134+00:00 IST

Pak’s continued neglect deepens Baloch crisis of rights, identify

National Party President Abdul Malik Baloch said that the root causes of Balochistan's crises stem from unresolved democratic and national questions.

2025-10-04T12:35:56.715161+00:00 IST

Pakistani forces shut Afghan refugee camps in Balochistan

Camps in Loralai, Gardi Jungle, Saranan, Zhob, Qala-e-Saifullah, Pishin, and Muslim Bagh have been affected.

2025-10-04T12:35:55.315710+00:00 IST

Definitely heartening news that Hamas has agreed but...: Robinder

The peace plan, unveiled by the White House on Monday following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aims to bring an end to the two-year-old Gaza conflict.

2025-10-04T11:49:26.602611+00:00 IST

"Any Gaza plan without West Bank is a non-starter": Ex-diplomat

Fabian strongly criticised the gaps in Trump's proposal.

2025-10-04T10:44:16.970424+00:00 IST

Punjab rains till Oct 7 as flood survey underway: PDMA

More rains are forecast in Punjab till October 7, with PDMA warning of intensified showers and rising Chenab river inflows. Over 4.7 million people have been affected, 134 killed, and a 27-district flood damage survey is underway with multi-layered verification for relief distribution.

2025-10-04T10:31:38.970149+00:00 IST

India, Bhutan hold talks on trade, connectivity

Prime Minister Tobgay, in a social media post, said he was "pleased to meet Vikram Misri" and highlighted the wide range of issues discussed, including connectivity, hydropower cooperation, trade and commerce, and people-to-people relations.

2025-10-04T09:56:03.678276+00:00 IST