During the Senate confirmation hearings, US Treasury Secretary-designate Scott Bessent called China an "unbalanced economy," and described the nation as being in a "severe recession."
This historic achievement marks India's entry into a group of only four countries - after the USA, Russia, and China - to have demonstrated this capability.
With this success, India becomes the fourth country in the world to achieve this technological feat after the USA, Russia and China.
"My reaction is happiness. It is something we all have been dreaming of for years. It is something which has been achieved by only three nations- China, the US and Russia- and now we are the fourth nation to do this," Narayanan told ANI.
RFA reported that according to experts, these vessels could enhance Beijing's ability to rapidly deploy troops and equipment to Taiwan, particularly in the face of challenges posed by the island's rough, difficult-to-navigate waters.
The Overseas Community Affairs Council reported reduced resistance to Taiwanese diplomatic efforts following Western nations' expulsion of Chinese political entities. Overseas Taiwanese communities have played a key role in fostering international ties, with over 100,000 people attending cou
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that 10 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) were detected around Taiwan early today.
The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 11 entities to its Entity List, targeting organisations in China. BIS removed three Indian entities--Indian Rare Earths, Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center (IGCAR), and Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC).
"He doesn't work as an LoP but works against India, like an agent of George Soros or China's deep state... No opposition leader has ever declared an open war against the Indian state...," said Surya.
Waltz, who has served as the Republican chair of the US-India caucus, highlighted India's significance in the US's strategic interests. He also praised the Biden administration's efforts in fostering trilateral dialogues with countries like South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines to promo
Penpa Tsering spoke about China's policy of changing the names of places and occupying areas. He said that the Tibetan Government in-exile is working to draft a new map of Tibet while composing of a book on old Tibetan names in its original format to counter claims made by China.
In the lawsuit, Puris said she was forced to sign an agreement with Douyin, TikTok's China-based sister company, that required her to pledge allegiance to China's socialist system and avoid actions that could harm the country's "national honor" or "ethnic unity."