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The first batch of 44 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims arrived in Gangtok for the Nathu La Pass route. After a four-day acclimatisation programme in Sikkim, the group will proceed to Gyangze in Tibet on June 20 for onward pilgrimage

As G7 leaders meet in France, debate grows over China’s exclusion from the group despite its massive economic influence. While China’s global clout makes it central to G7 discussions, its authoritarian system and geopolitical differences remain major barriers to membership

US lawmakers and experts told a congressional hearing that Chinese money laundering networks have become major financial partners of Mexican drug cartels, helping move fentanyl profits worldwide. Witnesses called for stronger enforcement, greater transparency and coordinated action to dismantle evolving criminal financial networks

OpenAI has revealed that China-linked actors used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing US debates on tariffs and AI infrastructure. The operations allegedly spread narratives on energy costs and technology policy, prompting concerns over foreign influence in digital discourse.

The United States blocked a joint Pakistan-China proposal at the UN Security Council to blacklist the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade under UN sanctions. Pakistan cited regional security threats, while the US already classifies both groups as terrorist organisations

  Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un, aiming to strengthen China-North Korea ties amid tensions with the US. Discussions are expected to cover strategic cooperation, economic assistance, regional influence, sanctions, and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions 

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will not interfere in India-China relations, expressing confidence that Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping can resolve border issues amicably. He stressed Russia's ties with both nations are independent and mutually beneficial

India lost 1-3 in a shootout to China after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in the U18 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final in Japan. Kiran Ekka and Nousheen Naz scored for India, who will now play for bronze.

India's seafood exports reached an all-time high of 19.72 lakh metric tonnes worth USD 8.46 billion in 2025-26. Frozen shrimp remained the top export item, while the US and China retained their positions as the largest importers of Indian marine products

Terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir have increasingly been using cameras to record their ambushes for propaganda and psychological warfare

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China has killed 90 miners, with over 200 rescued as emergency operations continue. President Xi Jinping ordered a full-scale rescue, investigation, and stricter safety measures to prevent future mining disasters

India has blocked China’s first request at the WTO to establish a dispute panel over New Delhi’s support measures for solar cells, modules, and IT products. The move came after bilateral consultations failed, with China alleging India’s tariffs and domestic preference policies discriminate against its exports.

The United States Air Force is accelerating development of AI-powered autonomous combat aircraft designed to operate alongside fighter jets, as Pentagon officials warned that future conflicts with rivals like China will require larger, cheaper and more survivable air combat fleets

India finished with a total of 10 medals, comprising one silver and nine bronze.

Google reported that state-backed hackers from North Korea and China are increasingly using AI to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and develop zero-day exploits. The report highlighted sophisticated AI-driven hacking attempts linked to North Korean group APT45, raising global cybersecurity concerns

India successfully conducted the first flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology under Mission Divyastra. Developed by DRDO, the missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads, placing India among a select group of nations possessing advanced MIRV capabilities.

China has, for the first time, acknowledged providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year’s four-day conflict with India. An engineer from Aviation Industry Corporation of China described assisting operations involving J-10CE fighter jets under extreme conditions

India is gaining from the China+1 shift but structural bottlenecks, weak supply chain, and policy gaps still hold it back

India’s new envoy Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Shanghai to assume his role as ambassador to China, amid efforts to normalise ties following the Ladakh standoff and revive bilateral engagement across sectors

China has reportedly blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move reflects tighter regulatory scrutiny over technology transfers and is expected to increase caution in global cross-border tech investments.