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Chinese AI startup maps US military assets across Middle East using satellite data; Pentagon downplays concerns
According to an analysis by researcher Shanaka Anselm Perera, the company MizarVision has been releasing high-resolution satellite images that map US military assets across the region.
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China backs Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran’s supreme leader, opposes any attempt to target him
China called Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba as new Supreme Leader “an internal matter”.
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'Cried many times': 10-year-old girl leaves heartfelt note, Rs 7,200 for parents before they leave for work
A 10 year old girl in China touched many people online after secretly leaving money and an emotional note for her parents before they returned to work in another city.
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Man discovers 10g of gold in duck while slaughtering it, worth Rs 1,62,000
A villager in Hunan, China, found 10g of gold inside a duck, a rare discovery echoing Tang dynasty practices, while rising gold prices have made the metal a popular investment.
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75-year-old actor plays teen girl in drama, kisses younger co-star, triggers 'grandma' debate
Supporters, however, defended the performance, calling her a pioneer who challenges deeply rooted age biases in the entertainment industry.
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Alibaba says its new Qwen AI models rival systems far bigger in size
Company says smaller Qwen 3.5 models can rival far larger language systems.
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Iran to permit only Chinese vessels through Strait of Hormuz: Report
Iran has reportedly restricted Strait of Hormuz passage to Chinese vessels amid escalating conflict, while Beijing condemns US–Israel strikes and President Donald Trump vows naval escorts to safeguard global energy flows.
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OPINION | Make no mistake, Tibet’s solar farms buildout is grey zone warfare
The spatial pattern of renewable energy installations across Tibet tells a story that goes well beyond China’s carbon neutrality ambition. India should be paying closer attention
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From mines to magnets: How India plans to counter China’s rare earth grip | The power game explained
India has launched a major policy effort to strengthen its rare earth supply chain. In November 2025, the government approved a Rs 7,280 crore scheme focused on Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing.
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Did China help rebuild Iran’s defences ahead of US-Israel strikes? Missiles, radars and drones in focus
Much of the cooperation between Iran and China involves components, access to technology, or negotiations rather than openly acknowledged large-scale weapons deliveries.
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China’s message to Washington as it throws weight behind Iran, calls on US and Israel to stop war
The fighting has already caused heavy casualties. Hundreds of people have died in Iran since the United States and Israel began striking dozens of targets in the country.
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Space-travelled female mouse gives birth to 28 pups after return from China’s Tiangong Station
A mouse that travelled aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station has produced 28 pups after returning to Earth, offering rare insight into how microgravity may influence mammalian reproduction.
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IndiGo launches daily direct Kolkata–Shanghai flights from March 29, 2026; check timings, schedule and route details
IndiGo launches daily direct flights between Kolkata and Shanghai from March 29, 2026. Check full flight schedule, timings, route details, and how the new service boosts India–China travel and trade.
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OPINION | India, China ties improve investment rules under review
India and China have improved relations since 2024. The government may ease Press Note 3 rules and introduce a de minimis threshold for smaller investments
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Woman neglected as child, builds fashion brand generating Rs 326 crore in sales
A Chinese businesswoman rose above childhood neglect and personal struggles to create a fashion brand that generated 36 million US dollars in sales.
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Why are Chinese arms under scrutiny after reported failures in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran?
Chinese weapons systems faced scrutiny after reported failures in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran, where air defences were allegedly breached by US and Indian strikes, raising questions over performance, integration and battlefield reliability.
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10-year-old boy sues father for spending Rs 10 lakh red packet savings on remarriage
A Chinese court ordered a father to return 82,750 yuan to his 10 year old son after he used the child’s Lunar New Year red packet savings to fund his second wedding, ruling that the money legally belonged to the boy.
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US embassy exit, China evacuation call: Is Washington positioning for Iran strikes? Here's what we know
US-Iran conflict: The developments come even as Oman-mediated talks between Iran and the United States resumed in Geneva. The negotiations are widely seen as a last attempt to avoid open conflict.
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Pakistan–Afghanistan clashes: How Moscow, Beijing and Tehran aim to broker a fragile truce
Russia, China and Iran have urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to halt escalating military clashes, offering mediation and pressing for dialogue, restraint and an immediate ceasefire to prevent wider regional instability.
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China dismisses 19 lawmakers, including 9 military officers, ahead of Congress as Xi Jinping’s crackdown deepens
China’s legislature has dismissed 19 deputies, including nine military officers, ahead of its annual National People’s Congress, as Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign continues targeting senior armed forces officials.
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Military purge leaves China’s PLA with ‘serious deficiencies’: How Xi’s anti-corruption drive is hitting readiness
In its annual Military Balance report, the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies said ongoing corruption investigations have left the PLA with “serious deficiencies” at senior command levels.
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Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, OnePlus see first India revenue drop as premium shift aids Apple, Samsung: Report
Recent regulatory filings show that the combined revenue of the nine largest Chinese electronics companies operating in India slipped 4.5 percent in FY25
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'We gave necklaces, rings': Boss rewards employees with Rs 236 crore year-end bonus; staff grab unlimited cash
A Chinese boss went viral after giving employees a ₹236 crore year-end bonus, letting staff grab as much cash as they could, earning him the nickname ‘the boss who loves giving out money the most.
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WTO sets up panel in China's case against India's certain auto, renewable measures
The panel was set up as both sides failed to resolve the issue through a bilateral consultation process under the aegis of the WTO
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India remains second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in Jan at $2.59 bn
Of India's total imports, crude oil constituted the largest share -- at 78% - with purchases amounting to $2.36 billion. China saw a 29% rise in its imports of crude oil from Russia at $4.71 billion over the last two months, led by increased purchases of Urals. India's import has dropped by 23% since November.
