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India, China to drive almost half of global economic growth in 2024

IMF's Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath highlighted on July 16 that India and China are projected to drive nearly half of global economic growth in 2024. Quoting the World Economic Outlook update Gopinath noted, “Growth in major advanced economies is more aligned: Euro area growth picks up as the US shows signs of cooling after a strong year.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to embark on state visit to India

The visit, which takes precedence over her planned trip to China in July, signals a potential shift in Dhaka’s foreign policy. It also follows closely on the heels of her last visit to India on June 9 for Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, making it her third trip to India since September 2023.

India renames Tibetan places in response to China’s territorial claims

India has responded strategically to China's ongoing renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh by planning to rename over two dozen places in Tibet.

China, Japan, South Korea trilateral meet-What does it mean for world?

NEW DELHI: China, Japan, and South Korea, three Asian giants, held their first trilateral meeting in the last 4 years. This meeting has been organized at a time when the world is witnessing two major conflicts namely, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza war. At a time, when the position of the US as a self-acclaimed superpower of […]

PV Sindhu falls to Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia masters final

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu's quest for a title continues as she lost to China's Wang Zhi Yi in the final of the Malaysia Masters on Sunday.

Biden attributes ‘Xenophobia’ to economic woes in India, China, Japan

NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden has made a bold statement attributing the economic struggles of India, China, and Japan to ‘xenophobia’. Speaking at a fundraising event in Washington for his 2024 re-election campaign, Biden stated that these countries are economically stalling because “they’re xenophobic” and “don’t want immigrants”. Biden argued that migration is beneficial […]

‘Hum Bhartiya hai!’, assert Arunachal residents amidst China’s renaming locations

Speaking to The New Indian's Executive Editor, Rohan Dua, during the Lok Sabha coverage in Arunachal's capital, Itanagar, Yowa Yama, 27, emphasised the sentiment of pure Indianness among the locals.

US acknowledges Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory; China objects

Speaking at a daily press conference, Patel emphasised, "The United States recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, and we strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by incursions or encroachments across the Line of Actual Control."

PM Modi to visit Bhutan, strengthen ties amid China’s watch

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will engage in crucial discussions with Bhutan's leadership, including an audience with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and talks with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.

Modi, Bhutan PM bolster relations amidst China’s Himalayan presence

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay, who is on a five-day visit to India, met on Thursday evening to push cross-border connectivity, energy, and business initiatives amid China’s efforts to expand its outreach in the Himalayan State. Tobgay’s visit marks his first overseas visit after assuming office […]