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The release of the flight schedule by China Rocket Co, a unit of state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, comes two months after the firms first reusable rocket, the 23-tonne Smart Dragon-1, delivered three satellites into orbit. (Photo: NASASpaceFlight.com)

China's next commercial rockets to make test flights in 2020, 2021

The Smart Dragon-2, weighing about 60 tonnes and with a total length of 21 meters, will be capable of sending 500 kg...

22 Oct 2019 9:20 AM IST

Aakash missile system. (Photo: ANI)

Defence Ministry to decide on Army's Rs 10,000 crore Akash missiles...

The Akash missile system has been developed in India by DRDO and has proven to be highly successful in the defence...

21 Oct 2019 1:49 PM IST

Lopburi, one of Thailands oldest cities, boasts Khmer-era temples and the uncrowded ruins of King Narais Palace, built in the 1600s. (Photo: AP)

Shunned by Chinese, Thai tourism now looks at India for revival

A boating disaster off Phuket's coast that killed 47 Chinese holidaymakers has also scared some off.

20 Oct 2019 2:44 PM IST

Imran Khans maiden speech to the UN General Assembly went on for about 50 minutes, far exceeding the 15-20-minute time limit that leaders are expected to adhere. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan expects to avert blacklisting over terrorism financing

If blacklisted, Islamabad faces financial consequences and economic setbacks at a time when its economy is facing...

18 Oct 2019 9:34 AM IST

Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier on Thursday (local time) said that the decision to withdraw the extradition bill was taken by the Hong Kong government and not Beijing, South China Morning Post reported. (Photo: File)

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam slams US Senator for police state' remark

Earlier, fellow Republican senator Ted Cruz had accused the Chinese government of trying to impose 'dictatorship' on...

15 Oct 2019 12:51 PM IST

In this photo released by Chinas Xinhua news agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Anyone attempting to split China will be crushed: Xi Jinping in Nepal

There have been concerns that Beijing can use the extradition treaty against Tibetan supporters of the Dalai Lama living...

14 Oct 2019 10:26 AM IST

No one showed up! Only me! Wearing a mask to show off! This is quite disappointing, said the 20-year-old. (Photo: AP)

'No one showed up!' Hong Kong protests face acid test as movement...

The youth-led movement has radicalised a new generation of protesters unlikely to go readily back into their box.

11 Oct 2019 1:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Thiruvidanthai village near Kovalam town, where he was received by Tamil Nadu Minister K Pandiarajan. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Xi arrives in Tamil Nadu, to meet PM Modi soon in Mamallapuram

Earlier in 2014, Modi had welcomed the Chinese President at Ahmedabad.

11 Oct 2019 9:19 AM IST

Commuters were forced to look for other alternate modes of transport which led to traffic snarls in several parts of Hong Kong. (Photo: ANI)

Apple pulls Hong Kong app used by protesters after China warning

In a statement Apple said "your app has been used in ways that endanger law enforcement and residents in Hong Kong".

10 Oct 2019 3:03 PM IST

Indo-Pak ties have plunged since August 5 when New Delhi abrogated Jammu and Kashmirs special status and split the state into two union territories. (Photo: File)

Not for others to comment': India reacts to Xi-Imran talks on Kashmir

Xi's meeting with Imran Khan came just days before his informal summit with PM Narendra Modi on Oct 11 and 12.

9 Oct 2019 7:58 PM IST

The discussions failed to reduce tensions as the United States slapped tariffs on USD 34 billion worth of Chinese goods in early July, triggering an immediate dollar-for-dollar retaliation from Beijing. (Photo: File | Representational)

US visa move against China casts pall over talks to end trade war

The State Department did not name the Chinese officials affected by the visa clampdown.

9 Oct 2019 10:36 AM IST

China on Saturday said the Indian embassy in Beijing was advised to shift the venue of an event to mark Mahatma Gandhis 150th birth anniversary on October 2 due to celebrations in the capital city on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the founding of the country. (Photo: Twitter/ EOIBeijing)

Purely technical': Chinese official on change in Gandhi Jayanti event...

On October 1, China organised a mega celebration at the heart of Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of...

6 Oct 2019 1:20 PM IST