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Hutchison sold the Panama Canal ports to a US firm, and China is furious

The deal will see BlackRock take control of Hong Kong's CK Hutchison's 43 container ports across 23 countries, including the key Balboa and Cristobal docks of the Panama Canal

China's PLA has a bigger budget now and it wants more bang for its buck

Despite a rising defence budget, China's military is tightening spending and prioritising combat readiness amid Xi Jinping's push for efficiency and anti-corruption reforms

Freebie debate: Growing debt is forcing states to rethink poll promises

Increasing debt burdens are forcing states to reassess poll-time welfare promises, as fiscal constraints make it harder to sustain freebie-driven policies amid growing financial pressures

Best of BS Opinion: Illusions of progress that fade away as we get closer

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Trump's 'America First' era: Are global institutions losing relevance?

World leaders are increasingly questioning the relevance of major global institutions, including the UN, WHO, WTO, and climate summits such as the Paris Agreement, in a multipolar world

Covert CIA bases in India? JFK files reveal hidden sites in Delhi, Kolkata

According to the declassified JFK documents, the CIA's New York division ran secret bases in several locations, including New Delhi and Kolkata, Pakistan's Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka's Colombo among other

Best of BS Opinion: When promises taste sweet but hide dangers underneath

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Get iPhone in 10 mins: Zepto joins qcommerce race to deliver Apple products

Zepto announced that it will deliver Apple products, including the latest iPhone 16e, AirPods, charging accessories, and more, within 10 minutes

Best of BS Opinion: When systems need a reshuffle to stay relevant

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'Without corn, there is no country': Why Mexico has banned GM corn planting

Mexico has amended its Constitution to recognise native corn as part of its national identity and has banned genetically modified (GM) seed cultivation to protect biodiversity and cultural heritage

Best of BS Opinion: Trade battles, power struggles, and music tours

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Decoded: What does the Oilfields Bill 2024 mean for India's energy sector?

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill broadens the scope of mineral oils to include hydrocarbons such as crude oil, natural gas, petroleum, shale gas, oil etc

Best of BS Opinion: Seeing the world in more than just black and white

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India's seaweed industry to hit Rs 3,277 cr in 10 years, needs policy push

Seaweed farming also presents a lucrative opportunity for farmers, with potential earnings of up to Rs 13.28 lakh per hectare annually, a new report has said

Best of BS Opinion: Markets, railways, and the cycle of policy relearning

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Decoded: Baloch separatists and why they seek freedom from Pakistan

The Balochistan Liberation Army contends that Balochistan was forcibly annexed by Pakistan in 1948 against the will of its people, a claim central to its ongoing fight for independence

How Canada is getting squeezed with tariffs by both Donald Trump and China

Canada's key industries - including agriculture, seafood, auto manufacturing, and energy - are bracing for economic fallout as US and China both impose increased tariffs

Best of BS Opinion: Bold strokes, fading truths, and unfinished lines

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Small cities, healthier appetite: Tier-III cities lead healthy food growth

According to Unicommerce, order volumes for healthy food staples and snacks surged by 60 per cent year-on-year

Are Hindi films struggling due to quick OTT releases? Aamir Khan thinks so

Aamir Khan said the current business model in Hindi cinema was flawed, as filmmakers urged audiences to watch their films in theatres but made them available on OTT within eight weeks if they did not