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Vietnam has voiced its disapproval of China’s recent official map, stating that it encroaches on Vietnam’s control of the Spratly and Paracel Islands and its waters. This objection was communicated through a statement on Vietnam’s government news website. This underscores the ongoing disagreements in the South China Sea, where various countries, including Vietnam and China, claim ownership of these disputed islands. These territorial disputes have caused diplomatic tensions in the region for a while and are closely watched for any potential escalation.

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New ‘Langya’ virus hits China; 35 cases reported so far- Know how deadly it is

Saaneya Khanna

Despite the fact that Covid-19 has not been completely eradicated, and a new monkeypox outbreak has raised concerns, a new type of animal-derived virus has been reported in China. Animal-derived Henipavirus has so far infected people in the Chinese provinces of Shandong and Henan.

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World Population Day: India is expected to surpass China as the most populous country in 2023

Saaneya Khanna

World Population Day established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989 was first observed on 11 July 1987. It was observed to pay attention to the urgency and importance of population issues including relations to the environment and development. On this day, the UN Population Division collaborates closely with the agencies, funds, programmes and bodies of the United Nations system to take decisions about population estimates and projections, and information and analyses on population and development issues. However, the UN states that India is expected to surpass China as the most populous country in 2023.

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Government blocks 43 Chinese apps from being accessed in India.

Dhruv Shingeri

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Tuesday blocked 43 Chinese mobile apps from accessing by users in India, under section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

As reasoned in the past blocking of Apps in June 2020 and September 2020, the said action is taken based on inputs that these apps were engaging in activities prejudicial to India’s sovereignty, integrity, defence, security and public order.

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4 reasons why China won’t dare to start the India-China war!

Anika Gupta

The tension on the borders has been rising since the India-China clash in the Galwan river valley in May 2020. India has stood firm against China and has given a befitting reply to Chinese aggression.

Indian reaction has left Chinese leadership conflicted between backing down or increasing their aggression. Here are the top 5 reasons in the backdrop of these events that tell us why China won’t be able to wage a war on India. Read on!

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Brucellosis – Another Epidemic Exported to India by China?

Dhruv Shingeri

As the world is still trying to understand how to deal with the Coronoavirus Pandemic and India grappling with the deadly virus with more than 59 Lacs cases resulting in more than 93,300 deaths, there are reports suggesting that a China originated bacterial disease has found its way to India.

Brucellosis can affect both humans and animals. The outbreak of this deadly disease was reported in China. Recent reports suggest that the infectious bacteria has already found its way to India. Read on to know more about the disease, causes and how to stay safe.