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More voters in Maharashtra than its adult population: Rahul Gandhi alleges irregularities in voting | Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, no casualty reported | Calcutta HC rejects Bengal govt's plea seeking death penalty for RG Kar convict Sanjoy Roy | RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points, first in five years | Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of 'offering' Rs. 15 crores, ministerial posts to AAP candidates to shift sides | Donald Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court for targeting Israel | Bangladeshi actor Meher Afroz Shaon arrested on charges of conspiracy against state | Video emerges showing how Indians hide in Panama jungle to enter US illegally amid deportation by Trump administration | Engaging US to ensure no Indian deportee is mistreated: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha amid 'handcuffed' extradition row | Opposition slams Modi govt after US deports illegal Indian immigrants in captive state

Former Google software engineer faces charges of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firms

Feb 07, 2025, at 06:45 pm

A former Google software engineer is facing indictment and espionage charges for stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets with the aim of benefiting two Chinese firms for which he was secretly working.

US lawmakers introduce bill to ban use of DeepSeek AI bot on government devices

Feb 07, 2025, at 05:00 pm

US lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the use of Chinese company DeepSeek-built AI bot on government devices amid national security concerns.

US Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong amid Trump tariffs

Feb 05, 2025, at 05:10 pm

The US Postal Service has suspended accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice, escalating further tension between the world's two most powerful economies.

China counters Donald Trump with tariff on US goods and probe into Google

Feb 04, 2025, at 12:22 pm

Beijing/Washington DC/IBNS: China has hit back at US president Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff on goods from Beijing with a counter tax and a probe into tech giant Google, media reports said.

Philippines: Five Chinese nationals arrested for alleged spying activities

Feb 02, 2025, at 11:42 pm

The National Bureau of Investigation-Special Task Force (NBI-STF) of Philippines, under the supervision of NBI Director Judge Jaime B. Santiago (Ret.), arrested five Chinese nationals engaged in illegal intelligence gathering that jeopardizes national security.

USA: Former FRB Senior Adviser arrested for passing trade secret to China

Feb 02, 2025, at 08:31 pm

A former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (FRB) has been arrested on charges of conspiring to steal  Federal Reserve trade secrets for the benefit of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), US Department of Justice said.

Donald Trump imposes 25 pct tariffs on Canada, Mexico; invites strong retaliation

Feb 02, 2025, at 10:55 am

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Saturday ordered 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10 percent on goods from China, citing a "major threat" by "illegal aliens".

Taiwan cites data leaks concerns, bans public sector employees from using DeepSeek AI bot

Feb 02, 2025, at 12:05 am

Taiwan cited concerns over data leaks to the Chinese government and asked public sector employees not to use DeepSeek AI bot.

Taiwan detects 28 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels around its region

Jan 27, 2025, at 06:08 pm

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 28 Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels around its region as of 6 am on Saturday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stresses on 'America First' policy while interacting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Jan 25, 2025, at 07:01 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stressed on 'America First' policy of his government during his interaction with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

UN urges Thailand to halt deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China citing serious concerns over potential torture

Jan 22, 2025, at 03:29 pm

Independent UN human rights experts have called on Thailand to immediately stop the deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, citing serious concerns over potential torture and inhumane treatment.

China: Man executed for ploughing car into crowds

Jan 20, 2025, at 07:27 pm

China on Monday executed a man who ploughed his car into crowds at a sports center in Zhuhai in November last year, a rare incident in the country which left at least 35 people dead.

USA: Chinese-owned TikTok restores service, thanks President-elect Donald Trump for support

Jan 20, 2025, at 10:17 am

Chinese-owned app TikTok resumed its service for 170 million users across the USA hours after President-elect Donald Trump vowed he would issue an executive order to give it a reprieve after taking office following his inauguration on Monday.

US Senator Marco Rubio vows to oppose deportation of Uyghurs to China

Jan 19, 2025, at 11:49 pm

US Senator Marco Rubio has pledged to press Thailand to prevent the deportation of 48 Uyghurs who have been held in the nation since 2014 after escaping alleged persecution in China.

TikTok goes offline in the US following ban; app removed from stores

Jan 19, 2025, at 03:26 pm

TikTok ceased operations in the United States on Sunday after a new law banning the app took effect, media reports said.

China: Uyghur woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for giving Islamic religious lessons to her two sons, neighbour

Jan 12, 2025, at 11:07 pm

A Uyghur woman in China has been sentenced to 17 years in a Xinjiang prison for giving religious lessons to her two sons and a neighbour, media reports said.

Teenager's death sparks violent protests in China amid allegations of a cover-up

Jan 12, 2025, at 03:48 pm

Beijing: China has witnessed a wave of violent protests following the death of a teenage boy, which has led to accusations of an official cover-up in Pucheng, located in Shaanxi province, media reports said.

Tibetan people in-exile oppose China using 'Xizang' for Tibet during earthquake mourning events

Jan 11, 2025, at 06:45 pm

The Tibetan people in-exile have expressed their sadness after China used the term 'Xizang' for Tibet to gain global recognition following the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake which hit the region and left over 120 people dead.

Chinese authorities detain musician who supported Hong Kong democracy movement

Jan 11, 2025, at 05:56 pm

A prominent Chinese musician in Xi’an has been detained for allegedly supporting the Hong Kong democracy movement.

Elon Musk raises concern on 'world population decline' including that of India, China

Jan 08, 2025, at 12:47 am

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has voiced his concerns about the global population decline, calling it one of the world's most pressing challenges.

China: 8 die after fire breaks out in vegetable market

Jan 04, 2025, at 04:14 pm

At least eight people died and 15 others were injured after a fire broke out in a vegetable market in China's Hebei Province on Saturday.

Chinese official confirms Human Metapneumovirus surge

Jan 04, 2025, at 10:32 am

China on Friday confirmed the surge in Human Metapneumovirus cases in the country but downplayed it saying that respiratory infections tend to peak in the winter season.

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft around its territory

Jan 03, 2025, at 06:08 pm

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said it detected 24 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and seven naval vessels from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) around its territory on Friday.

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft, seven vessels 

Jan 01, 2025, at 06:32 pm

Taiwanese authorities on Wednesday said 2 Chinese aircraft and seven vessels were seen close to its region recently.

China’s likely 6th generation stealth fighter takes flight; India faces rising aerial threat near borders

Dec 26, 2024, at 09:23 pm

A video showcasing a new Chinese stealth fighter jet, possibly a 6th-generation strike aircraft, has surfaced on social media, reported NDTV.

‘Won’t let fall into wrong hands’: Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal amid growing Chinese influence in Panama

Dec 22, 2024, at 04:20 pm

Washington DC: US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday slammed Panama, accusing it of charging excessive rates for the use of the Panama Canal, and added that he would demand the country to transfer the strategic waterway to the US if the Central American nation did not manage it in an “acceptable” way.

Chinese man arrested on charges of acting as Beijing's agent in local US polls

Dec 20, 2024, at 02:58 pm

A Chinese man has been arrested for allegedly acting as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) while serving as the campaign manager for a political candidate who was elected in 2022 to the city council of a California city, the US Department of Justice said on Friday.

Sri Lanka: Chinese tourist miraculously survives after falling from moving train while clicking video for social media post

Dec 13, 2024, at 09:57 am

A Chinese tourist miraculously survived after her attempt to shoot a video for a social media post turned dangerous when a tree branch hit her and she fell from a moving train on Sri Lanka's coastal railway line.

Three Taiwanese nationals arrested in China for following I-Kuan Tao spiritual movement

Dec 08, 2024, at 08:01 pm

Three Taiwanese nationals have been detained by Chinese authorities in Guangdong province for allegedly practising activities related to I-Kuan Tao spiritual movement.