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Currently, the installed hydropower capacity in Arunachal Pradesh is a meagre 1,256 MW, while the state's exploitable hydropower potential is 50,394 MW, according to government data seen by Moneycontrol.
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The message of the speech, in the backdrop of the tariffs and visa issues, is probably to indicate that hereafter India should and will learn to go it alone, writes Latha Venkatesh
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The CSI 300 Index has surged more than 25% since its April lows, fueled by enthusiasm over artificial intelligence and Donald Trump’s softer rhetoric on China
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Red pandas are threatened by dwindling forests, poaching and the illegal pet trade. Their population declined significantly, with less than 10,000 still in the wild.
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Beijing considers Taiwan — a democracy of 23 million people that has been governed separately from China since 1949 — to be a breakaway province, and has not ruled out the use of force to bring it under its control.
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The move comes just weeks after Washington placed both groups on its own terror list, highlighting a nuanced distinction between national and international sanctions.
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President Trump’s decision reflects his transactional foreign policy as he balances security commitments, trade deals, and diplomacy with Beijing.
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Pakistan and China had submitted a joint bid at the UN Security Council to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing - Majeed Brigade - as a terrorist entity.
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The former chief economic adviser to the Indian government also advocated a 'progressive tax on the rich that ought to be transferred to help the poor'
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A congressional aide told Reuters on Monday that lawmakers plan to scrutinize the latest deal when it is made public to see if it complies with the law
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R&D growth is set to slow to 2.3% this year from 2.9% last year, which was its lowest since 2010 after the financial crisis
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China’s existing home prices declined at an accelerated pace in last month, highlighting the need for broader support, even as major cities relax purchase restrictions.
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The Diamer-Bhasha Dam, long touted as Pakistan’s answer to its energy shortages, is now exposing deep cracks in governance, environmental planning, and financial prudence.
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China has announced plans to designate Scarborough Shoal as a national “nature reserve,” drawing sharp protests from the Philippines. Manila calls the move a pretext for occupation, while Washington warns it is another attempt by Beijing to expand control in the South China Sea.
The shoal, just 200 kilometers from the Philippines, lies inside Manila’s exclusive economic zone, but China has maintained its presence there since 2012 despite a 2016 arbitration ruling rejecting Beijing’s sweeping claims.
Filipino fishermen say Chinese vessels are blocking their access and fear harassment will worsen if construction begins. The Philippine foreign ministry has issued a formal diplomatic protest, calling the move illegitimate and unlawful.
With the U.S. backing the Philippines, the dispute has escalated into another flashpoint in the South China Sea.
Stay tuned for more updates on global conflicts and diplomacy.
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In Dunhuang, China, a grotto-themed public restroom has gone viral, transforming into a cultural tourist hotspot at the historic Silk Road night market.
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Step inside Beijing’s Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex. Explore grand halls, hidden courtyards, and treasures from the Ming & Qing dynasties in this immersive travel experience.
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Yellow Line (RV Road-Bommasandra), which connects tech hub Electronics City, is witnessing a surge in ridership but has only four trains, resulting in a 19-minute frequency.
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The prevailing situation in Nepal has impacted the planned travel arrangements of Indian citizens undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organised by private tour operators via Nepal, an advisory posted by the Embassy on X on Wednesday said.
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Discover Shanghai like never before! From historic temples and the Bund’s riverside charm to futuristic skyscrapers and vibrant nightlife, explore 7 irresistible reasons to pack your bags and experience the “Pearl of the Orient” now.
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Interestingly, the challenge also includes a penalty clause: participants who regain weight must pay Rs 9,300 for every 0.5 kg gained back.
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India is pivoting towards self-sufficiency in rare-earth magnets, essential for EVs, renewables, and defence -- through policy reforms, private sector involvement, and expanding domestic mining and recycling capacities
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For Indian defence planners, the question is whether this new missile represents a genuine leap forward or another bold claim from Beijing. The comparison with BrahMos, India’s flagship supersonic cruise missile, has become inevitable.
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The Chinese envoy stressed that Beijing is “ready to strengthen the synergy of development strategies and share experience in modernisation with India.”
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Sanghnomics: Amid rising US tariffs and China's trade practices, India is strengthening measures against unfair trade, including dumping. A ‘Swadeshi’ economic model could counter China's economic statecraft and safeguard Indian industries
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Piyush Goyal's remarks come at a time when India’s automobile and electronics sector faced issues due to export restrictions on rare earth magnets and fertiliser by China.
