Beijing pushes for a China-Pakistan-style economic corridor with Bangladesh and Myanmar

Chinese president Xi Jinping (File photo) DHAKA: China said Thursday it is “determined” to build an economic corridor with Bangladesh and Myanmar, but remains open to “other countries” joining its “transnational initiative” – a project on India’s eastern flank that mirrors the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) strategic role on its western frontier.The corridor – discussed…

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Monsoon reaches Delhi, cooler weather as IMD issues yellow alert | Delhi News

Monsoon reaches Delhi after delay, cools city with light showers. NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon finally reached Delhi on Thursday, five days after its normal date of onset on June 27, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said.It made a modest start, with Safdarjung, the city’s base weather station, recording 4.6 mm of overnight rainfall. Several…

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Climate awareness through puppet shows, Parai, and panel discussions | Chennai News

Chennai: This year’s edition of Climate Action Month (CAM) will focus on short-life electronic accessories and their environmental impact, alongside ocean science, green employment opportunities, solid waste management and climate action.Conducted by Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), the fifth edition will feature a month-long programme of public events and technical sessions that bring…

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After liquor price cut, GIFT City toasts spike in demand | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: Gujarat govt’s decision to sharply cut taxes on foreign liquor served in GIFT City has triggered a surge in demand at the two permitted wine-and-dine facilities in the financial hub, sources said. Industry watchers and officials tracking the development said the rising footfall has also prompted national food and beverage players to assess opportunities…

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In less than 24 hrs of arrest, 10 more extortion cases, plaints of land-grab filed against Debraj | Kolkata News

Kolkata: Less than 24 hours after former Bidhannagar councillor Debraj Chakraborty’s dramatic arrest in Purulia on Wednesday in an extortion case, more complaints piled up against him.Anandapur resident Sekhar Kanti Basu, a retired deputy SP, accused him of using his clout to stop police action in a cheating complaint in 2023 against two directors of…

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Govt fast-tracks ₹430cr Indrayani rejuvenation project ahead of palkhi | Pune News

Every year, devotees gather on the banks of the Indrayani river for the Ashadhi Ekadashi festival in Alandi Pune: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)’s standing committee on Wednesday took a significant decision ahead of the Ashadhi Wari, approving the appointment of a contractor and sanctioning works worth Rs430 crore for the Indrayani river rejuvenation…

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