India-China relations
India and China Hold Successful Military Talks to Maintain Peace Along LAC in Eastern Ladakh
Oct 30, 2025 02:43 am CST
India and China conducted high-level military discussions at the Moldo-Chushul border point, focusing on maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. Both nations acknowledged progress following their four-year standoff and committed to using existing mechanisms to resolve border issues while working toward normalized diplomatic relations following recent leadership agreements.
Indian Embassy Hosts Largest-Ever Diwali Celebration in Shanghai, Strengthening Cultural Bonds
Oct 20, 2025 11:25 am CST
The Indian Consulate and Indian Association Shanghai jointly organized the largest Diwali celebration ever held in eastern China, attracting over 800 attendees including local Chinese citizens and international representatives. Led by Consul General Pratik Mathur, this Festival of Lights celebration featured traditional rituals, cultural performances, and authentic cuisine, showcasing India's rich heritage while fostering stronger India-China cultural understanding.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott: India Will Become Leader of the Free World in Coming Decades
Oct 17, 2025 07:13 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott predicted India's rise as a global superpower, positioning it as the democratic counterweight to China in the 21st century. Abbott highlighted India's three key advantages - democracy, rule of law, and English proficiency - that will enable it to assume global leadership, potentially with its Prime Minister becoming the 'leader of the free world' within the next 40-50 years.
UK and German Diplomats Highlight India-China Importance Amid Shifting Global Trade Dynamics
Oct 17, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Top diplomats from the UK and Germany emphasize the strategic importance of both India and China as trading partners amid global geopolitical tensions and US tariffs. As supply chains face disruption and new economic alliances form, the diplomatic assessment suggests a potential realignment of global power structures with increasing Asian influence.
"Been To Pakistan, Felt At Home": Rahul Gandhi's Aide Sam Pitroda Bats For Talks
Sep 19, 2025 04:03 pm CST
Congress leader Sam Pitroda urged the Centre to prioritise dialogue with its neighbours.Mr Pitroda said that India's foreign policy should begin by strengthening ties with countries in the region, including Pakistan.
"Friendship, Trade, Cultural Linkages": PM Modi Meets World Leaders At SCO Reception
Sep 01, 2025 02:36 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the official reception for Heads of State and Heads of Government at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, where he met with several world leaders and dignitaries.
Opinion | Can India And China Be 'Frenemies'?
Jul 16, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The question that needs to be asked is, why did China risk a major conflict with India? What was the purpose? Was it to force India to come to the negotiating table, as Mao had told his generals in October 1962?