How China Became a Global Economic Powerhouse: The Shenzhen Story

Shenzhen city showcasing how China became a global economic powerhouse with technology and innovation

Ever wondered how China became a global economic powerhouse in just a few decades? From Shenzhen’s tech boom to nationwide automation, the story of China’s rise is both fascinating and instructive. We visited Shenzhen to see firsthand the strategies, policies, and innovations that transformed a small fishing village into a global hub of technology and

Udhayanidhi Stalin Sparks Language Row, Calls Sanskrit a “Dead Language”

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has stirred a fresh language debate after calling Sanskrit a “dead language”, criticising the Union government for allocating significantly higher funds to Sanskrit than to Tamil. Speaking at a book launch in Chennai, he claimed the Centre had spent ₹150 crore on Tamil over the past decade, compared with ₹2,400 crore for Sanskrit, arguing that this reflected an “unfair cultural imbalance..

Pakistan’s “Island” Project: Drilling Platform or Misleading Headlines?

Reports claiming Pakistan is building an artificial island have made headlines, but Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) says the project is actually offshore drilling infrastructure in a marshy, tide-affected area near Sujawal. The platform, elevated above high tide, is designed to support oil and gas exploration, marking a strategic step in Pakistan’s energy development.

U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Majors Shake Up India’s Energy Landscape

A Sudden Shift in India’s Oil Supply Strategy The United States has officially enforced new sanctions on Russia’s oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil as of 21 November 2025, and the impact is already being felt across India’s energy sector. For nearly three years, India has relied heavily on discounted Russian crude to reduce its import

China’s 2025 Plan: Boosting Domestic Demand Over Exports

Customers shopping for home appliances in Beijing amid China’s 2025 domestic consumption shift.

By Srinivas | Srinivas News Network | October 31, 2025 Overview China is preparing for one of its most significant economic transformations in decades — a strategic pivot toward domestic consumption as the country’s traditional growth drivers of investment and exports begin to lose steam. The upcoming 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan outlines this shift, signaling that

U.S. Secretary Hegseth and India’s Rajnath Singh Sign 10-Year Defense Framework in Kuala Lumpur

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh have signed a landmark 10-year defense framework in Kuala Lumpur during the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting. The deal deepens intelligence sharing, co-development of AI and drones, and joint weapons production to enhance Indo-Pacific security and deterrence.

The United States and India have signed a 10-year defense cooperation framework aimed at expanding intelligence sharing, defense production, and high-technology collaboration. The agreement was formalized by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, marking a new era