US, China to set up ‘communication channel’ for AI incidents

WASHINGTON: The United States and China will set up a “communication channel” for artificial intelligence incidents, the White House said on Friday. US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping concluded a summit on Friday, with their talks focused on issues including the rising challenges posed by AI. The two countries established a…

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Xi-Modi consensus paves way for stronger India-China bilateral ties: Chinese envoy

Chinese Consul General Xu Wei told Kolkata’s National Day Reception that the Xi-Modi September 12 meeting laid groundwork for India-China ties as “partners.” He cited $125 billion bilateral trade (Jan-Aug 2026), resumed Guangzhou-Delhi flights, BRICS AI initiatives, and China’s robust H1 2026 GDP growth of 4.7%. Source: The Indian Express Read More…

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11th Ayurveda Day Celebrations

India is observing its 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026, under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”. Highlighting a decade of integrating this 5,000-year-old healing system into modern healthcare, the initiative expands public wellness infrastructure, digital telemedicine, and research ecosystems nationwide. Source: Press Information Bureau Read More…

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LG inaugurates national dialogue on millets at SKUAST Jammu

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated a National Dialogue on “Millets for Health: Building Healthy Ecosystems, Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems” at SKUAST-Jammu, calling for greater cultivation and consumption of millets to promote farmers’ resilience, public health and sustainable food system. Source: The Kashmir Horizon Read More…

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China emerges as India’s surprise growth market, but trade deficit swells

Indian exports to China surged nearly 40% in April-August, led by electronics and engineering goods, partly aided by global AI and data-centre demand. However, China takes just 4.4% of India’s exports, and the gains barely dent a $131.6 billion import bill last fiscal year, leaving the trade deficit overwhelmingly lopsided. Source: BUSINESS STANDARD Read More…

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