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Chinese national jailed, fined for causing hurt to Immigration officer at KLIA
SEPANG: A female Chinese national was sentenced to one month's jail and a fine of RM2,000 by the Magistrate's Court here on Monday (Aug 18) for injuring an immigration officer at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. Magistrate...
China-aided malaria projects expected to help Cambodia achieve malaria-free goal: health official
PHNOM PENH, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China-aided malaria projects are expected to help Cambodia achieve its malaria elimination goal by the end of 2025, a Cambodian health official said on Monday. Siv Sovannaroth, chief of the Technical Bureau and...
China is becoming a pharmaceutical powerhouse
Just outside of Shanghai, in the city of Wuxi, China is building its future of medicine – a booming biotechnology hub of factories and laboratories where global pharmaceutical firms can develop and manufacture drugs faster and cheaper than...

India-Pakistan Clash Pushes Asia Cup 2025 Ad Prices To New Highs, Says Report
Advertising rates for the Asia Cup 2025 have touched record highs, with India’s fixtures — particularly the much-awaited encounter against Pakistan — driving unprecedented interest. According to a report by The Economic Times, broadcasters Sony...
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India Squad for Asia Cup Announcement LIVE Updates: Gavaskar sends Bumrah another stern message on workload
Asia Cup 2025 India squad announcement LIVE Updates: Sunil Gavaskar has been critical of Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, which he describes as “pick and choose culture” and has urged the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee to decide on the...
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‘India vs Pakistan will not happen’: Former CSK cricketer delivers bold verdict on upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match
With the Asia Cup 2025 fast approaching, a former India cricketer has once again sparked the debate regarding the India vs Pakistan game, which is scheduled to take place on September 14, 2025 in Dubai. With the India squad announcement nearing,...
China reports steady railway freight growth in first 7 months
BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China saw steady railway freight growth in the first seven months of 2025, with more efficient network operation and improved services, the national railway operator said Monday. The national railway system transported...

India News | Opposition Leaders React to NDA's Vice Presidential Pick CP Radhakrishnan, Akhilesh Yadav Ask for Former VP's 'whereabouts'
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The NDA on Sunday announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, drawing varied responses from opposition leaders in the INDIA alliance. While some...

India: IIT Delhi Driving Innovation for a Smarter Future
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently visited IIT Delhi to engage with students, researchers and innovators, highlighting the transformative power of technology and research. Innovation can drive self-reliance, strengthen India’s...

India News | Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Introduced as Lok Sabha Gets Adjourned Till 2 PM
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Monday introduced two bills, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 and the Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, before adjourning till 2 pm amid protests and...

India News | Indian Railways Commissions First Removable Solar Panel System Between Tracks
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a milestone in green energy innovation, with Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, commissioning India's first removable solar panel system installed between...

INDIA bloc mulls impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Opposition INDIA bloc is planning to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The move will escalate the Opposition's confrontation with the Election Commission amid Rahul Gandhi's ‘Vote Chori’...

China July aluminium imports surge 38% from prior year
BEIJING: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and products in July surged 38.2% from the prior year, customs data showed on Monday. The world’s top consumer of the light metal imported 360,000 metric tons of unwrought aluminium and products last...

India Squad for Asia Cup 2025- Shreyas Iyer falls victim to Gautam Gambhir's favorite
Big surprises are on the cards for the India National Cricket Team as the national selectors gear up to announce the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE from September 9. All eyes are on Shreyas Iyer, but the chances of his return to...

India News | IIM Indore Opens Admissions for Second Batch of COO Programme
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 18 (ANI): The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) has opened admissions to the second batch of its marquee Chief Operating Officer (COO) Programme, an eleven-month, LIVE online experience. At...

India News | Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Bombay HC Decision to Quash FIR in Mohan Delkar's Abatement to Suicide Case
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the Bombay High Court's decision to quash an FIR filed under various provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act) and the IPC, against 9 persons...

India Squad for Asia Cup 2025: Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj Reportedly To Be Dropped From T20I Team for Upcoming Cricket Tournament
The India national cricket team selectors will have a meeting in Mumbai on August 19 to pick the squad for the Asia Cup 2025. In a surprising/ shocking turn of events, as per a report in Cricbuzz, star players Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj are...

India News | Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM Amid Sloganeering by Opposition MPs
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM on Monday after opposition MPs resorted to sloganeering and disrupted proceedings in the House during Zero Hour. Deputy Chairman Harivansh repeatedly called for order, urging...

India News | NDA's VP Candidate CP Radhakrishnan Arrives in Delhi, Greeted by Union Ministers and Delhi CM
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Maharashtra Governor and NDA Vice Presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan arrives at Delhi airport. The minister was welcomed by Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Pralhad Joshi, Bhupender Yadav, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan...

India News | Nara Lokesh Meets BJP President JP Nadda; Urges Immediate Resolution of Urea Shortage
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Education, Information Technology, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, met with the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Union Minister for Health, Fertilizers, and...