Nepal PM's India visit strengthened Indo-Nepal relations

Wang Mingqing’s daughter went missing 24 years ago, but even if the chances of finding her became lower with each passing year, he never gave up hope. After decades of tireless searching, the nearly-impossible happened – Wang received ...

In an unprecedented deal, China has sold Pakistan a powerful tracking system which could speed up the development of multi-warhead missiles by its all-weather ally, state-run Chinese Academy of Sciences said. Zheng Mengwei, a researcher with the CAS Institute of Optics and Electronics in Chengdu, Sichuan province, confirmed to the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post that Pakistan had bought a highly sophisticated, large-scale optical tracking and measurement system from China. The ...

This is perhaps the most authoritative portrayal so far of Indian air power as a threat to China.Ajai Shukla reports. IMAGE: The J-20, China's first stealth fighter, made its maiden flight in 2011. It was first unveiled at China's Zhuhai air show in 2016. Photograph: Reuters With China's air force deploying its 'latest stealth jet fighter' -- the J-20 Chengdu -- one of the provocations could be the Indian Air Force's deployment of its top-of-the-line Sukhoi-30MKI fighter in Assam, near the ...

Schwartzman beats Verdasco to win Rio Open IMAGE: Diego Schwartzman of Argentina receives the trophy from former tennis player Gustavo Kuerten after winning his final match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain. Photograph: Sergio Moraes/Reuters Argentina's Diego Schwartzman ended a two-year wait for his second ATP tour title as he overpowered an exhausted Fernando Verdasco to win the Rio Open 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday.   The world number 23 was in commanding form against an opponent who appeared ...

China - the world's largest market for beef, pork and poultry - is steadily growing wary of meat as health-conscious Chinese are taking to a vegetarian diet that has sparked mushrooming of vegan restaurants in the world's most populous country.China's ...

In contrast to the bare-bones price of $115 million for each Rafale fighter, the F-35A cost $94.6 million, reports Ajai Shukla.   In what would be a huge capability jump, the Indian Air Force is increasingly interested in procuring the American F-35 Lightning II for its depleting fighter fleet. The IAF top brass is formally requesting a classified briefing by the F-35's prime builder, Lockheed Martin, on the capabilities of the sophisticated, fifth-generation fighter developed under the ...

Millions have begun heading home from Beijing for Lunar New Year, but many this year will not return as China's capital becomes increasingly unwelcoming for the migrants from the provinces who once powered its economy.Crowds carrying parcels and suitcases and ...