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China backs India in diplomatic row over Trump’s “hellhole” remarks

China backs India in diplomatic row over Trump’s “hellhole” remarks

Beijing/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The diplomatic fallout over US President Donald Trump’s social media activity intensified on Friday, April 24, 2026, as China joined India in condemning the use of derogatory language to describe sovereign nations. Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India, issued a sharp rebuke on social media, stating that "bilateral ties are built on respect, not rhetoric." The statement, which asserted that "viral words fade" while "real partnerships don’t," marks a rare moment of rhetorical alignment between Beijing and New Delhi against a common diplomatic slight from Washington. The controversy originated from a repost on…
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LPG Supply Crisis: Second Carrier ‘Nanda Devi’ Begins Discharge as India Diversifies Imports Beyond Gulf

LPG Supply Crisis: Second Carrier ‘Nanda Devi’ Begins Discharge as India Diversifies Imports Beyond Gulf

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Government of India announced today that the second major LPG carrier, Nanda Devi, has docked at Kandla Port and commenced discharge operations. This follows the arrival of the carrier Shivalik earlier this week, providing a much-needed boost to the country's cooking gas reserves as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt traditional shipping routes. Despite the arrival of these shipments, the Petroleum Ministry maintained that the supply situation remains "concerning" and requires rigorous monitoring. Citizens are being urged to use LPG "rationally" and transition to alternate energy sources like Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and induction…
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