DeepSeek-R1, developed by a Chinese AI lab, is potentially highly competitive and shockingly cost-effective, and could be a boon to the Indian IT sector.

After a recent diplomatic breakthrough, both India and China have come out with their statements. A careful reading reveals interesting convergences and divergences on various key issues. Take a look.

Considering how much China has come to dominate manufacturing and supply chains in the world, more and more trade restrictions are being placed and a reset of the dependence on China appears to be in the making,

Identifying India’s dependence on China for many products as a key risk, the Economic Survey has recommended that India needs to go all out to “attract, promote and facilitate further domestic and foreign investments”.

Russia has suffered a major economic setback, after China and India halted their purchases of Kremlin oil. Oil and gas revenues are vital sources of revenue, accounting for between a third and half of Russia 's federal budget over the last decade. In particular, these revenues play a key role in helping Putin to finance his war in Ukraine.

Will opening the gates to placate the US lead to a floodgates open for China scenario?

China is reportedly building a laser-ignited nuclear fusion research centre that it could use to develop nuclear weapons design and explore power generation. As Beijing expands its nuclear capabilities,

India will take into account recent agreements by Maldives authorities while framing its policies towards the country, New Delhi said on Friday, adding that the agreements would likely cause revenue loss for the island nation.

The Economic Survey states that a robust public transportation system will help reduce traffic congestion, promote energy efficiency, and ensure that the benefits of clean mobility are accessible to all socioeconomic groups.

India and China have agreed to resume direct air services between the two countries, New Delhi said in a statement on Monday after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing.

India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years, India's foreign ministry said on Monday, signalling a thaw in relations between the neighbours after a deadly 2020 military clash on their disputed Himalayan border.