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Why Modi government might ease FDI norms for solar industry
The Indian government is considering relaxing foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in certain sectors, particularly renewable energy such as solar.
China's exports of rare earth products hit 6-month high
China's export of rare earth products, including magnets, witnessed a major recovery in July.
Chinese investors buying British schools raises security concerns
Chinese investors have been buying British private schools in recent years, raising concerns of possible influence from the Chinese Communist Party.
'Reko Diq mine can turn Pakistan's economy around': Asim Munir
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has unveiled a plan to exploit the country's untapped mineral resources, which he believes could turn around its economy.
Swatch withdraws 'slanted eye' ad, apologizes amid uproar in China
Swiss luxury watchmaker Swatch has been embroiled in a major controversy over an advertisement featuring a model pulling the corners of his eyes.
Why US imposed tariffs on India, not China
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has explained why China was not subjected to additional tariffs or sanctions on Russian oil while India was not.
Lok Sabha to hold special session on space sector today
The Lok Sabha will hold a special session on Monday, focusing on the space sector and Shubhanshu Shukla's mission.
How China plans to lower chip reliance on US
In a major policy shift, China has mandated its data centers to source more than half of their computing chips from domestic manufacturers.
US's interest in minerals; Munir says Pakistan's debt will reduce
Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has revealed an ambitious plan to revive Pakistan's economy by highlighting its "rare earth treasure."
This Chinese technique can make your brain and heart transparent
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a groundbreaking technique to make organs like the brain and heart transparent.
Robots might soon give birth to human babies. Say what!
The world's first humanoid robot surrogate could soon give birth to a live baby, scientists have claimed.
India marks new rare-earth hotspots to cut dependence on China
India is actively exploring inland deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) in states like Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra linked to Pakistani intelligence: SIT chargesheet
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Hisar Police has filed a 2,500-page chargesheet against YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for espionage.
Russia has lost India as an oil client: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia has lost India as an oil client.
Humanoids compete in football, athletics at China's first 'robot Olympics'
China has kicked off its three-day sports event for humanoid robots, the World Humanoid Robot Games.
DeepSeek delays R2 model launch due to Huawei chip issues
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has postponed the launch of its highly-anticipated R2 model. The delay comes after training attempts with Huawei's Ascend chips were unsuccessful.
Ex-diplomat lists reasons why Trump isn't happy with India
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said that the United States's current relationship with Pakistan is a short-term tactical arrangement, primarily driven by financial interests.
$30,000 worth of stolen Labubu dolls recovered in California
The Chino Police Department in Southern California has successfully recovered Labubu dolls worth nearly $30,000 that were stolen from a warehouse.
Why China rejected OpenAI's GPT-5 trademark
China has rejected OpenAI's application to trademark "GPT-5" in the country.
What is BLA, designated 'foreign terrorist organization' by US?
The United States has officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
India-China direct flights might restart next month
India and China are likely to resume direct flight services as early as next month, according to a Bloomberg report.
Why China urged local firms to avoid NVIDIA's H20 chips
Chinese authorities have advised local companies to steer clear of NVIDIA's H20 chips, especially for government-related work.
Trump praises Intel CEO days after calling for his resignation
US President Donald Trump has praised Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, just days after calling for his resignation.
Trump extends US-China tariff pause by 90 days
The United States and China, the world's two biggest economies, have agreed to extend their trade truce until November 10.
Unemployed Chinese youngsters are now paying to have fake jobs
In China, a growing trend sees unemployed young adults paying companies to let them pretend to work.
Why India's electronics manufacturing is about to get a boost
The recent thaw in India-China relations could smoothen the path for joint ventures (JVs) between Indian electronics manufacturers and Chinese component suppliers.
NVIDIA, AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US
NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have agreed to pay a portion of their revenue from certain chip sales in China to the US government.
India's stainless steel industry seeks anti-dumping duties on imports
The Indian stainless steel industry is pushing for anti-dumping duties on cheap imports, mainly from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The move comes as these imports are hurting domestic players.
This Chinese technology can revolutionize gene-editing: Here's how
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a revolutionary gene-editing tool capable of precisely manipulating millions of base pairs, the fundamental units of DNA.
Abhijit Banerjee advises caution after US imposes tariffs on India
Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee has advised India to rethink its strategy of importing cheap Russian oil.
Chinese state media claims NVIDIA's H20 chips are not safe
A social media account affiliated with China's state media has flagged security concerns over NVIDIA's H20 chips.
'Meteorite diamond' recreated in Chinese lab: Why it matters
Chinese scientists have successfully recreated the elusive "meteorite diamond" in a laboratory setting, ending a six-decade-long debate about its existence.
NVIDIA can now export its H20 AI chips to China
The US Department of Commerce has begun granting licenses to NVIDIA, allowing the tech giant to export its H20 chips to China.
Trump's tariffs on India could backfire: Ex-US NSA John Bolton
Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton has warned that President Donald Trump's tariff measures against India could backfire.
China welcomes Modi for SCO summit, says 'gathering of friendship'
China has extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
China's efforts to control Chikungunya virus trigger rights infringement debate
The Chinese government's efforts to control the spread of the Chikungunya virus have sparked fears of personal rights violations.
Does Washington fear worsening India-US relations? US official says this
The United States has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a strategic partnership with India amid a tariff dispute.
Scientists unveil 'silencer' to fix Maglev train tunnel boom
China's latest prototype magnetic levitation (maglev) train, capable of speeds up to 600km/h, is facing a major engineering challenge: "tunnel boom."
Trump threatens 'secondary sanctions' after imposing 50% tariffs on India
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports over New Delhi's continued imports of Russian oil, taking the total to 50%.
Trump's 100% tariff on chips—Will your next smartphone cost more?
US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade move, proposing a sweeping 100% tariff on semiconductor chips imported from countries that don't manufacture them in the US or have plans to do so.