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Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, China stuck to its messaging on the Middle East while criticising Israel, and Taiwan restricted Chinese tech companies from doing business with it.

The length of India’s coastline used to be 7,516 km, something that was ascertained in the 1970s. But this coastline has now been measured to be 11,098 km

Some experts say that if Israel is launching airstrikes on Iran solely to prevent a possible future attack, it would probably be illegal

Substandard work under the scheme has been previously flagged through existing mechanisms. However, there was no system specifically for citizens’ feedback.

Who is the cleric who leads the Islamic Republic? What does he believe in? And what does Iran look like under his rule?

Signed in 1968 and entered into force in 1970, the international treaty is aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology. India, Pakistan and Israel are not parties to it. What is its

The Bombay HC passed a verdict on two pleas filed by BCCI challenging arbitral awards passed on June 22, 2015. Here is what the case about Kochi Tuskers Kerala is.

Under what circumstances were the revised SOPs published, and what do they say? How did the matter reach the Supreme Court in the first place?

The Green India Mission document was revised to account for on-ground climate impacts and feedback received from implementing partner states and scientific institutions, environment ministry officials told The Indian Express.

PM Modi Croatia visit significance: Strategically located on the Adriatic Sea coastline, Croatia acts as a significant gateway to Europe. Boosting ties with the country can have multiple benefits for India. We explain.

FASTag Annual Pass scheme: It will allow free passage of private car, jeep or van at National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas for a given duration, without per-trip user fee charges. Here is

The Navy is set to induct 16 indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft class of ships, starting with INS Arnala. Here's how these ships will boost India's coastal defence.

Which are the sites of Iran’s nuclear programme? And how have Israeli airstrikes impacted production at each location?

For the first time ever, no fixtures have been listed for December 26, but the organisers have kept the door open for future changes.

A special flight carrying evacuees from Yerevan will land in New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday.

Helicopters being flown by private operators in Uttarakhand, specially during the Chardham pilgrimage season, were under DGCA scrutiny even before Sunday's crash. Here are some of the factors that make flying in the region risky.

California was once a part of Mexico. More than 30% of its residents still trace their heritage to Mexico

Tourism has resurged across the world, which industry experts attribute to 'revenge travel' after the Covid pandemic restrictions forced many to abandon their travel plans

The rollout of advertisements in WhatsApp’s Updates tab marks a key turning point for a platform that is deeply woven into the social, economic, and political fabric of countries across the world

Israel and Iran have been attacking each other, and there is no saying how bad the war situation could get. But India’s stock markets have remained calm. The reason: low inflation, a stable macro situation,

Meant for wealthy foreigners, the Trump Card would grant them residency and work rights as well as a path to citizenship without going through the usual hassle or red tape. However, there are challenges.

While the Ram Darbar can be found in many Indian homes, there is only one temple in India where Ram is worshipped as the king. Which temple is that? In which other forms is Ram

The Indian government established the IBCA through the National Tiger Conservation Authority in 2024, with the mandate to protect seven big cats – the Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma.

A 1944 global aviation pact, and the principle of shared air safety, explains the foreign presence at the AI 171 crash site in Ahmedabad.

The Magna Carta was signed on June 15, 1215, at Runnymede Meadows near London. It was annulled just a few weeks later, and much of it focused on local administrative issues. Why is it seen