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Poised along the Indian border, Chinese troops are there for the long haul

The Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College published an in-depth report examining PLA activity along the mountainous border in Aksai Chin opposite India in 2020-21. It considered how the PLA rapidly moved troops into the region as violence flared between Chinese and Indian troops in Galwan Valley on 15-16 June 2020. However, Blasko, a former US defence attache in Beijing and Hong Kong, also provided a useful assessment of current and future conditions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

China's yuan slumps to seven-month low on weaker guidance

Markets react to the Federal Reserve's uncertain policy outlook as the dollar's index strengthens. JOLTS job openings data release creates anticipation in the market, impacting offshore yuan's trading, marking a volatile market sentiment.

Manipur: Thousands rally for 'territorial integrity'

COCOMI organised a 5-km rally in the heart of Imphal, which was attended by a couple of legislators. The participants held banners which read "Save Indigenous and Rightful Citizens of India", "No Separate Administration", "Save Territorial Integrity of Manipur" among others.

US charges 193 people in USD 2.7 billion healthcare fraud

Nearly 200 individuals have been charged in a nationwide operation investigating false health care claims amounting to approximately USD 2.75 billion in losses, according to information from the Department of Justice reported by The Hill on Thursday. The DOJ's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action has led to charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals across 32 federal districts in the country.

Of ends and beginnings

The word Sankofa derives from the Akan people, a West African ethnic group that resides in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The Akan, over centuries, developed a highly artistic and communicative system of ideographic and pictographic symbols, each representing a specific concept or proverb rooted in the Akan experience....

In a first, two ex-Chinese defence ministers to be tried for corruption; Expelled from Communist Party

Li, who went missing last year following an investigation into alleged corrupt practices, was expelled from the party on Thursday for serious violation of Party discipline and the law, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. A similar announcement said Wei too was expelled from the party and to be prosecuted. Wei served as Defence Minister from 2018-23 and Li barely served a few months as his successor.

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Nagaland local body elections see 80% voter turnout despite ENPO boycott call

State Election Commissioner (SEC) T. John Longkumer reported that no votes were cast in the six eastern Nagaland districts due to the boycott call by the ENPO. Longkumer stated, "Earlier 79 candidates from these six districts filed their nominations, but they later withdrew their candidatures. No candidate is contesting in the town councils in eastern Nagaland, where ENPO gave a vote boycott call in support of their statehood demand for 'Frontier Nagaland Territory'."

Stop bulldozing poor peoples' livelihood, says West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari

Two days after the chief minister reprimanded civic authorities and raised questions on the attitude of the authorities in addressing civic problems and encroachments on state government’s lands, Police and civic authorities started pulling down roadside alleged encroachments, temporary shops, selling food and bulldozing roadside stalls. “The Chief Minister conducted two meetings where she spoke about stopping encroachments of government lands. Banerjee said police, state minister Sujit Bose, Gautam Deb, Haldia Development Authority-all are thieves,” Adhikari said.

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China's yuan eases to 7-month low on weak fixing, hawkish Fed

The yuan weakens against the dollar due to central bank guidance and speculation on USDCNY pair. Federal Reserve's hawkish stance delays interest rate cuts. Foreign investors avoid China's struggling stock market, impacting the offshore yuan. The dollar maintains stability against major currencies supported by positive U.S. housing market data.

Taiwan reports large Chinese incursion as tensions escalate

Taiwan reported that 18 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected operating around the island as of 6 am local time on Wednesday. Five of the PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), crossing the Taiwan Strait median line in the northern, southwestern, and eastern sectors.

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In the US, more than 100 people die annually due to rip currents. It is important to understand its nature and also this will enable us to protect ourselves.

Demonstrators protest in Manipur, seek resolution to end ethnic violence in state

Protests in Manipur seek political solution for ethnic violence. ITLF demands Union Territory for Kuki-Zo people. Riots caused casualties and displacement. Rallyists appeal to Home Minister for action. Buffer Zone requested for Jiribam. Peace efforts urged for Tribals in Manipur.

Xi continues his drive to purify the PLA and instill loyalty

Xi is heavily involved in military appointments and promotions, supposedly of candidates who are reliable, competent and loyal. Yet with so much cash being splashed around in ever-increasing defence budgets, some high-up officers in the PLA have seized the opportunity to profit personally.

China's yuan eases to 7-month low on PBOC's weak guidance

China's yuan eases to a seven-month low against the dollar, set for a sixth straight monthly decline in June. The central bank guides official fixing weaker amid capital outflows and speculation of yuan depreciation.

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No evidence he understood true meaning of people's verdict: Congress on PM's pre-session remarks

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the start of the 18th Lok Sabha, accusing him of arrogance and diverting from key issues. Kharge and Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized that Modi ignored significant matters such as the NEET paper leak, railway mismanagement, and violence in Manipur. They pledged that the opposition, under the INDIA Janbandhan alliance, would hold Modi accountable and continue raising important issues both in Parliament and publicly.

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'An Assam act kept most Christians away from voting for NDA'

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that a particular religion has not voted for NDA in Nagaland, Meghalaya and Manipur.

Himanta Biswa Sarma on why he did not campaign in Northeast India for Lok Sabha polls

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma did not campaign in Northeast India during Lok Sabha polls as he focused on Eastern India. He mentioned a particular religion not voting for NDA in Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur.

Himanta Biswa Sarma says in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Manipur 'a particular religion went against NDA'

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commented that a specific religion did not support the NDA in Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur. This religion typically does not interfere in politics, but this time they got involved, even in Assam and have openly worked against the NDA this time, he said .

BJP's Kiren Rijiju, Tapir Gao win Arunachal Pradesh Lok Sabha seats

Union minister Kiren Rijiju and another BJP candidate Tapir Gao won the two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh, according to the Election Commission. Both retained the seat. Rijiju won the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat, defeating his nearest rival Nabam Tuki of the Congress by a margin of 1,00,738 votes, the Election Commission said.