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China said it can now predict weather 10 days in advance at a cutting-edge resolution of 5km (3.1 miles), finer than most major systems in routine use around the world. The advance was achieved by a Chinese-developed weather forecasting model running on Sugon 8,000, a massive home-grown computing system built entirely with domestically made AI chips. Most major global forecasting systems have resolutions of roughly 5km to 10km, according to the China Meteorological Administration and...
The 134.2-km-long Pinglu Canal in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region officially opened to navigation on September 16, connecting the Xijiang River waterway with the Beibu Gulf. Among the canal's 104 bridges is a special ecological overpass designed exclusively for wildlife, locally dubbed a "bridge of life."
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Wednesday called on China and Brazil to strengthen strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, continue to stand on the side of international fairness and justice, and jointly uphold multilateralism.
The Chennai-based jeweller is expanding its footprint as it moves to consolidate ownership of the legacy jewellery brand and enter northern markets.
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China's Defense Minister Dong Jun on Wednesday said the Chinese military is ready to work with all parties to jointly safeguard international and regional stability, foster a favorable security environment, and provide a guarantee for peaceful development.
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SEBI’s examination found that the concentration exceeded the prescribed threshold during part of the review period
Sci-tech cooperation helps the Global South build its own capacity
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China and ASEAN have "explored a bright path of good-neighborliness and win-win cooperation, taken strides toward building a closer community with a shared future and made important contribution to the cause of human progress."
Former Chinese ambassador to US: 'Taiwan question is red line of red lines'
In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday, China’s foreign minister reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Tehran, called for a political settlement to the country’s conflict with the US and warned that regional tensions must not further spill over into Yemen. Wang Yi also urged the earliest possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Abbas Araghchi’s trip to China, his second since the US launched large-scale strikes on Iran in late February, came as Washington expanded sanctions...
The Chinese side urged the Philippines to abide by the one-China principle with concrete actions, and refrain from taking any steps that could harm China-Philippines relations, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
A plenary session at a Beijing security conference turned into a heated exchange on Wednesday, when a senior Iranian defence official and a Saudi think tank chief clashed over the conflict in the Middle East. In the city where just a few years ago Iran and Saudi Arabia signed a peace deal, Prince Turki al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi think tank the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, accused Iran of not respecting “the sovereignty of the Arab states”. In a clear reference to...
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A former director of a state-owned museum at the centre of a rare high-profile art scandal was sentenced to three years in prison, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. Xu Huping was found to have abused his position at the Nanjing Museum in eastern Jiangsu province and taken bribes, including money and property, for helping others secure projects and business collaborations. He was sentenced to prison for three years and fined 200,000 yuan (US$29,800), according to state news agency...
Hong Kong will participate in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) into a world-class city cluster with global influence, John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Wednesday.
Gold rebounds ₹1,200 to ₹1.55 lakh per 10 grams; Silver jumps ₹7,400 to ₹2.42 lakh per kilogram
Jindal Supreme India Ltd has fixed a price band of ₹88-93 per share for the IPO
GJC said it supports mandatory hallmarking for purity assurance and consumer protection but calls for a transparent cost assessment and stakeholder consultation due to rising costs
Varshney heads departments including corporate finance, corporation finance investigation, integrated surveillance and legal affairs, among others
The issue comprises fresh shares worth ₹600 crore and an offer-for-sale of ₹400 crore by promoters, with listing expected September 23.
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,217.60, up 99 points, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,336.45, gaining 332.63 points
With just a week to go until Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Washington for his first state visit in more than a decade, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun opted for the diplomatic path in his address to China’s premier security conference on Wednesday. Speaking at the annual Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Dong took veiled swipes at Washington and its allies but – unlike last year – appeared to pull his punches, skipping mentions of contentious issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea. He...
Transaction to be structured as a 100% non-cash share swap via the preferential allotment of fresh equity shares of Empower India
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Wednesday underscored the importance of further opening up in China's western regions as Pinglu Canal, a trade shortcut to Southeast Asia, officially opened in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
A Pakistani warship collides with an Indian naval vessel in international waters in the northern Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening
Shanghai court's transparent AI Screen impresses law experts
Wang Yi: Turbulent situation in the Middle East endangers int'l peace
Zheng Yongnian: Chinese modernization is 'open-source' development
Capri Global arm slashes gold loan rates to 11% for four days; stocks rise 0.61%
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Analysts expect some profit booking may occur, with a stop loss of ₹650
The stock stages a rebound after discount debut
Investors should monitor its execution, real-estate demand and overseas exposure, with stop loss of ₹178, a market analyst said
The stock’s movement comes after HDFC Bank soared nearly 3% before close in the previous session following the bank’s move ahead with its CEO succession process
The scheme will be Aadhaar-based and provided online, as the government outlines plans to develop Tirumala as a sacred pilgrimage centre
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi last week, and reached important consensus that China and India should be partners.
