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China: Man catches 2-year-old falling from fifth floor window
A dramatic video from Tongxiang, in China's Zhejiang province, went viral recently in which a man was seen catching a two-year-old girl who fell from the fifth floor of a tall building.
India's OTT market projected to hit $7 billion in 2027
India's over-the-top (OTT) streaming video market is set to hit $7 billion in 2027, according to a report by Media Partners Asia (MPA).
Indian Railways orders 39,000 wheels from Chinese manufacturer
The Indian Railways has placed an order for 39,000 wheels for passenger coaches with a China-based firm, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.
China devising planetary defense mission in 2026; targeting near-Earth Asteroid
China is set to enter the planetary defense game by targeting the potentially hazardous asteroid 2020 PN1 in 2026.
China will launch first probe to study Sun this October
China will launch its first solar probe in October this year. The announcement was done by the National Center for Space Science.
China: Flash floods leave 12 dead, thousands evacuated
At least 12 people were killed while thousands have been evacuated to safe places after flash floods hit southwest and northwest China, as per state media.
China working on space mission to find new Earth
After heading to the Moon and Mars, China is now trying to find a planet with conditions suitable for sustaining human life.
Shanghai: 4 stabbed at hospital by assailant, police open fire
A knife-wielding attacker wounded four people at a Shanghai hospital on Saturday, marking the second recorded stabbing incident since the COVID-19 lockdown of the economic hub was lifted in early June.
A non-melting ice cream: What is China up to!
An ice cream brand has come under inspection after some internet users claimed that its products do not melt even after being baked with a blowtorch!
FBI, MI5 raise alarm over Chinese espionage in joint address
In a joint address, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Christopher Wray and United Kingdom MI5 director General Ken McCallum on Wednesday asked businesses to be wary of China's espionage threat.
China's Tianwen-1 orbiter has photographed the entire surface of Mars
China's first mission to Mars, the Tianwen-1, has completed mapping the Red Planet. To recall, it entered the planet's orbit in February last year.
5 martial art forms to lose weight
If you want to learn something different this time other than traditional exercises, then you can opt for martial arts.
Pakistan: No textbooks for students amid severe paper crisis
Pakistani students are going to face disruptions in their academic session starting August 2022 because of a severe paper crisis ailing the country.
India, China share common interests that outnumber differences: Chinese FM
Chinese Foreign Ministry has said that India and China share many common interests that exceed the differences between the two nations.
China tests technology that could harness solar power from space
Scientists in China have successfully tested a technology that might aid in the generation of electricity from solar power in space.
Why China's 'most-detailed Moon map' is important for lunar exploration
China has released a map of the Moon with a scale of 1:2,500,000 and claims it to be the 'most detailed map' of the heavenly body ever.
Did China detect signals from aliens? Report claims so
China's giant Sky Eye observatory has most likely detected signals of life beyond Earth, said the state-backed Science and Technology Daily.
5 tallest statues in the world every traveler must visit
If visiting all the famous spots in the world is on your bucket list, this might help you plan well.
Chinese infra build-up near Ladakh 'alarming', says top US General
The latest remarks by a top US general may cause new problems for the Centre and raise many eyebrows in India.
Elon Musk warns of job cuts at Tesla; pauses hiring
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sent another bombshell email to company executives. In the internal email accessed by Reuters, Musk has said that the automaker needs to cut staff by around 10%.
Made our democracy strong, resilient: PM Modi in Tokyo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government had made Indian democracy robust and resilient in the past eight years.
China contemplating attack on Taiwan, leaked audio clip suggests
China may be planning an attack on Taiwan, an audio clip leaked by a human rights activist suggests so, as per an HT report.
US will defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion: Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden on Monday said he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan from China if the latter invaded the self-ruled island nation.
Pangong Tso: MEA confirms 'illegal' Chinese construction of two bridges
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday confirmed reports of a second bridge constructed by China across Pangong Tso in the eastern Ladakh region.
Was the March crash of China jet deliberate? Details here
Was the March crash of a China Eastern Airlines plane that killed 123 passengers and nine crew members deliberate?
Global wheat prices surge by 6% after India's export ban
When global markets opened Monday, international wheat prices were up nearly 6% per bushel (or 27.21 kg) compared to Saturday after India's wheat export ban.
In surprise move, Chinese media defends India's wheat export ban
After the Group of Seven (G7) nations criticized India's decision to ban wheat exports, China—in a surprise move—came to India's defense.
Xi Jinping rumored to be suffering from brain aneurysm: Report
Chinese President Xi Jinping is rumored to be suffering from a brain aneurysm and had to be hospitalized last year.
Low output estimate: India bans wheat exports in policy reversal
India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of its efforts to limit hike in domestic prices.
Tibet Airlines' plane in China skids off runway, catches fire
China's Tibet Airlines plane with 122 people on board skidded the runway while taking off and caught fire at the Chongqing Jiangbei international airport on Thursday.
Xiaomi alleges coercion by Enforcement Directorate; China seeks fair treatment
The Xiaomi India v/s Enforcement Directorate (ED) saga has seemingly entered a crucial phase, with the tech giant alleging threats of physical violence and intimidation by the Indian agency.
Asian Games 2022 postponed as China battles COVID-19 wave
The Asian Games 2022, which were set to be held from September 10-25 in Hangzhou, have been postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
China: Shanghai eases COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline
Chinese authorities on Friday said nearly half the population of Shanghai is now in lower-risk areas, meaning as many as 12.38M residents can now step out of their homes.
China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu
China has confirmed the first human infection with the H3N8 strain of avian flu in the Henan province.
Shari Baloch: Highly-educated Karachi suicide bomber and mother of two
Some gripping details are emerging about the explosion at Pakistan's Karachi University that killed four people, including three Chinese nationals.
Beijing: Mass testing amid 'grim' COVID-19 situation triggers lockdown fears
Panic seized residents of China's capital city, Beijing, on Monday as the government ordered mass COVID-19 testing in the city's biggest district, Chaoyang.
UN Chinese Language Day: Interesting facts about the Chinese language
UN Chinese Language Day is observed every year on April 20 after its establishment by the UN Department of Public Information in 2010.
China: COVID-19 cases surging in Shanghai unabated despite strict lockdown
Is Shanghai emerging as China's new COVID-19 epicenter two years after the Wuhan outbreak?
Shanghai residents are 'asking for death' amid lockdown: Here's why
Residents of Shanghai, China, were heard screaming in despair—in a viral video on social media—amid the city's strictest-ever lockdown following a massive COVID-19 outbreak.
Chinese hackers target India's grid near Ladakh to collect intelligence
Chinese state-sponsored hackers are suspected to have targeted India's power sector in recent months under an apparent cyber-espionage campaign, revealed a report by threat intelligence firm Recorded Future Inc.