Coco Gauff is also the second American champion in Beijing, following Serena Williams’ title runs in 2004 and 2013

The first Chinese player to qualify for the WTA Finals since Li Na in 2013, Zheng amassed a 12-2 win-loss record during the Asian swing last month and is the tour leader in most aces struck and percentage of first-serve points won.

Moving away from folktale retellings and mythology, the duo shows children navigating mundane everyday issues

The initiative has kickstarted conversations around preservation and could serve as inspiration for other such locales in the country

With the Internet age making information accessible and easy to source, a clear answer to ground the claim may soon be in the offing

Rain is a metaphor that dissolves differences in the ongoing art show

Adherence to the principles of data privacy and data minimisation is particularly pertinent given the sensitive nature of children’s personal data

India’s economic growth increasingly depends on foreign expertise, particularly from China

The stance of African leaders at the FOCAC meet in Beijing could guide India in developing its own partnership with the continent

With African governments finding it more comfortable to deal with China, the recent FOCAC conference needs objective scrutiny; there are takeaways for India

From strategic, security and economic angles, India would do well to take a differentiated policy towards economic relations with China

It would be prudent for India to proceed with care in its dealings with China on the one hand and with its Quad partners on the other

India has every reason to celebrate 75 years of constitutional governance

‘Unclear if the situation warranted a shooting, as there was no robbery or organised attack’

It is not for the time the banners have appeared in favour of the army chief. Previously also banners addressing him had urged him to "stay on" and asked the government to extend his tenure.

Junaid Sheikh said on Monday that Faisal Raza Abidi, a former outspoken anti-Taliban Shia lawmaker from Pakistan’s liberal People’s Party, is among those facing questioning.

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility

The new route would give China access to the Persian Gulf region and West Asia.

"Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries".

Three men are facing trial before an anti-terrorism court for allegedly providing logistic support, funds and weapons to the attackers.

COP29 World Climate Action Summit Highlights: At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, countries approved vital carbon credit quality standards essential for facilitating a U.N.-backed global carbon market aimed at funding greenhouse gas reduction projects. This early agreement marks a significant step forward, despite concerns about the upcoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated intentions to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Experts suggest that the endorsement might help operationalize the market by next year, enabling countries and companies to purchase carbon credits for climate initiatives worldwide. However, while the approved standards seek to address the credibility of projects, campaigners have raised concerns about their adequacy, especially regarding human rights protections. Criticism also arose regarding the decision-making process, with some nations feeling excluded from discussions. Moving forward, negotiators aim to establish further rules to ensure the market’s integrity, which could potentially yield $250 billion annually and cut carbon emissions significantly by 2030.

India’s key priorities at the conference are likely to focus on ensuring accountability for developed nations on climate finance, strengthening resilience for vulnerable communities, and achieving an equitable energy transition, experts anticipate

He retires on May 13, 2025

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