INDIA CHINA Connect

India ranked third globally in AI competitiveness in Stanford’s latest assessment, trailing only the US and China.

Beijing’s international travel is rebounding strongly, surpassing 20 million passenger trips this year. Foreign arrivals are up sharply, boosted by expanded visa‑free access covering dozens of countries.

India is seeing record FDI commitments worth 135 billion dollars in 2025, led by tech giants and major global firms. Rising inflows may push totals past 100 billion dollars this year.

Women in the U.S. are embracing Shakti-inspired dance to heal body-image wounds, reconnect with femininity, and access embodied spirituality.

Domestic investors have absorbed record foreign selling in 2025, keeping Indian markets stable despite over Rs 2.23 lakh crore in FPI outflows.

Deepavali has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, recognising its cultural significance and enduring traditions.

India’s smartphone exports to the US surged in October to 1.47 billion dollars, driving April–October shipments to 10.78 billion dollars despite earlier monthly dips.

China’s trade surplus hit US$1.076 trillion in 11 months, driven by a November export rebound and diversified markets despite weak US demand.

The Trump Group plans to invest up to ₹1 trillion in Telangana over the next decade, focusing on the massive Bharat Future City project.

Joe Rogan’s astonishment at Maharashtra’s eighth‑century Kailasa Temple has renewed global interest in the massive monolithic structure.