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- Business
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to drive global EV growth in 2025
Seoul: The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to see significant growth this year driven by the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, while the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment…
- Technology
China’s space station to conduct over 1,000 research projects
Shanghai: China’s space station will conduct more than 1,000 research projects, promote science popularisation, and enhance international cooperation over the next 10 to 15 years, according to the Technology and Engineering Center…
- World
IMF projects weaker Indian economy in 2025
Washington: The Indian economy is expected to be “a little weaker” in 2025 despite steady global growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said. Georgieva also said she expects quite a lot of…
- World
Keeping WHO in loop on respiratory diseases: Chinese foreign ministry
As the HMPV virus originating from China has caused concern across the world, the Chinese foreign ministry on Friday, January 10 said that it is keeping the World Health Organisation (WHO) in…
- India
China expresses gratitude for condolences after 6.8 magnitude Tibet earthquake
Beijing: China on Wednesday expressed “sincere appreciation” to India and other countries for their condolences in wake of the 126 deaths due to a 6.8 magnitude quake in southern Tibet. The 6.8-magnitude…
- Health
HMPV infection can cause flu-like cough, fever; nothing to worry: Experts
New Delhi: An infection from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can typically result in flu-like symptoms such as a cough, fever, a blocked nose, and some shortness of breath, said experts on Saturday,…
- India
Kerala and Telangana monitor HMPV outbreak in China, urge calm
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala and Telangana governments on Saturday said that they were closely monitoring the news reports about the massive outbreak of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and said there is…
- Telangana
Telangana govt release health advisory for HMPV, lists dos and don’ts
Hyderabad: The Telangana government released an advisory on Saturday, January 4, amid the alleged Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China. The common symptoms of the HMPV include common cold and flu-like symptoms…
- India
India vows to protect interests amid China’s mega dam plans on Brahmaputra
New Delhi: Days after China announced its plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, India on Friday said it will continue to monitor and take necessary measures…
- India
India lodges ‘solemn protest’ over China creating counties in Ladakh
India on Friday said it has lodged a “solemn protest” with China over the creation of two new counties in Hotan prefecture, asserting that such moves will not lend legitimacy to Beijing’s…
- India
India responds to HMPV China outbreak, says no cause for alarm
New Delhi: India has not reported any cases of the human metapneumo virus (HMPV), which is believed to be contributing to a rise in infections in China. There is no cause for…
- World
China to build world’s largest dam over Brahmaputra river
Beijing: China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam, stated to be the planet’s biggest infra project costing USD 137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the…
- Offbeat
Watch: 700 drones and fireworks creates starry gateway in China
A drone and fireworks show from Liuyang located in the Hunan province of China has gained people’s attention with an intergalactic-looking portal illuminating the sky. Looking like a scene from a sci-fi…
- India
Maintaining peace, tranquillity in border areas important: India to China
New Delhi: India on Wednesday emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control to promote overall ties between New Delhi and Beijing as NSA Ajit Doval…
- India
Biden admin eases H-1B visa rules, to benefit Indian IT professionals
Washington: The outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from…
