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India is strengthening maritime cooperation with Africa through the first-ever Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) naval drills from April 13-18 off Tanzania’s coast. Warships from 10 African nations will participate, reinforcing regional security and countering China’s maritime expansion.

The US Annual Threat Assessment implicates China and India in supplying precursor chemicals for illicit fentanyl production. China is identified as the primary source, raising concerns about regulation and the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the US.

An analysis of China’s evolving nuclear strategy, PLARF’s expanding arsenal, and its strategic implications for India by Lieutenant Colonel Srikumar Bharathi P.

The Indian Army has refuted claims that China’s PLA hacked an Indian drone, calling the reports baseless and misleading.

A mother in Hangzhou, China, allowed her two-year-old son to urinate into a restaurant glass, sparking public outrage. The restaurant staff failed to intervene, leading to widespread criticism and comparisons to a previous urination scandal.

Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement has been crushed by Beijing’s National Security Law, leading to mass arrests, forced exiles, and the dismantling of democratic institutions. International condemnation has been weak, allowing China’s repression to continue unchecked.

Chinese authorities in Xinjiang are forcing Uyghurs to provide video proof of eating during Ramadan, banning fasting under strict surveillance.

A US intelligence report suggests Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign in the PLA aims to modernize the military for a potential Taiwan invasion by 2027. The report highlights widespread corruption and loyalty concerns within the PLA, impacting its readiness.

The report highlighted India's growing role in international trade, alongside other emerging economies such as Viet Nam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. These countries are forecast to be among the top 30 nations in terms of both trade speed and scale.

This trend has persisted for months, with early March seeing substantial selling, particularly in the technology and consumer goods sectors. Concerns over economic conditions in both India and the United States have further fueled the selloff.