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India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
China's dirty game to end in this country! Plan to loot massive treasure exposed, citizens start protests after...., country is....
Anti-China protests in Myanmar [File: AP Photo] Bad news for China: In a significant development impacting the hegemony of China in India's neighborhood, the People's Republic of China has been accused of exploiting the resources of Myanmar and as a result, the local tribes of Myanmar are now protesting heavily against it. For those unversed, Myanmar went through a military coup in the year 2021 where the Chinese-backed Myanmar army overthrew the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. After the coup took place in Myanmar, the Chinese-backed Myanmar army began allowing large-scale mining projects, especially for toxic lead, damaging the environment, which is now leading to widespread protests. As per media reports, local tribal communities have risen in protest, blocking roads and halting Chinese operations, which is impacting the Belt and Road Initiative of China. 'Under no circumstances can we give this heritage received from our ancestors to China in exchange for money or wealth', Khun Khin Min Naing, a 24-year-old protest leader told news agency AFP about the protests on China. As per media reports, Chinese companies are extracting lead, a toxic metal which is used in lead-acid batteries, in huge quantities in Myanmar, which as per WHO can pollute local soil and water supplies. As a result of the heavy machinery development by China, the tribes of Myanmar are rising in dissent. US bans entry of Myanmar, Afghanistan and other nation residents In another significant development, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to ban entry of individuals from 12 nations – Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, citing national security and public safety threats, according to the White House, as per a report by news agency ANI. Trump has partially restricted and limited the entry of nationals from the seven nations: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. According to the White House, these restrictions distinguish between, but apply to both, the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants. (With inputs from agencies)
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India looks to revive '71 war airbase as China builds near 'chicken's neck'
India is reportedly accelerating the revival of a long-defunct airfield in Tripura in a calibrated response to reports that China is aiding the development of a World War II-era airbase in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat district, less than 20 kilometres from the Indian border. Senior officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) visited Kailashahar Airport in Tripura's Unakoti district on May 26 to assess infrastructure, land availability and visibility conditions, as reported by PTI. The site visit marked the first concrete step in restarting operations at the airfield, which has remained non-operational for over three decades. Why is Kailashahar back in focus? The renewed interest in Kailashahar comes amid growing unease in New Delhi over the potential strategic implications of the Chinese-backed upgrade of Lalmonirhat airbase in northern Bangladesh. The site lies in close proximity to the Siliguri Corridor, a narrow, 22-kilometre stretch of land that connects mainland India to its northeastern states. Often referred to as the "chicken's neck," the corridor is widely recognised as a critical vulnerability in India's territorial integrity. Close proximity of Lalmonirhat airfield to Indian border The Lalmonirhat airfield, once used during World War II, is reportedly being developed with Chinese support. While few details are publicly available, India is viewing the project as part of a broader pattern of deepening China-Bangladesh defence ties. In contrast, India's revival of Kailashahar airport carries both historical significance and strategic weight. During the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the airport served as a launchpad for the Indian Air Force and the fledgling Bangladeshi resistance. It was from this airfield that the first missions of 'Kilo Flight', the nucleus of what would later become the Bangladesh Air Force, were launched, using civilian aircraft retrofitted for combat and reconnaissance missions. Tripura currently relies on a single major airport at Agartala. Recommissioning Kailashahar Airport will not only strengthen regional connectivity but also enhance logistical preparedness in a sensitive frontier region. It can serve as a dual-purpose initiative, boosting civilian air travel while enabling quicker mobilisation of resources, if required.
Mint
17-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘Chinese influence', ‘control behind closed doors': EaseMyTrip's Nishant Pitti levels new allegations against MakeMyTrip
EaseMyTruip founder and chairman Nishant Pitti on Friday doubled down on his rival company MakeMyTrip with fresh allegations, saying that its board was under Chinese influence. 'MakeMyTrip may dismiss this as a 'motivated accusation' but when national security is at stake, silence is not an option,' Nishant Pitti said in a post on X on Saturday. The incident came into light when EaseMyTrip founder Pitti on May 14 said that one of his rival companies is majorly owned by China, which can access information of India's defence personnel. 'Indian Armed Forces book discounted tickets via a platform majorly owned by China, entering Defence ID, route & date. Our enemies know where our soldiers are flying,' he had said at the time, without naming MakeMyTrip but making it clear through screenshots of the company he was talking about. In his X post on Friday , Pitti said that MakeMyTrip's board was 'under influence'. 'Half of MakeMyTrip's board - 5 out of 10 directors have direct ties to China, including pivotal appointments by a company with Chinese ownership,' he said. The EaseMyTrip founder also accused MakeMyTrip of being controlled 'behind closed doors'. '3 of the 4 most strategic board committees are either led or significantly influenced by directors with clear Chinese affiliations, giving them disproportionate sway over critical decisions.' Pitti backed his allegations up with screenshots from MakeMyTrip's website. 'Cosmetic Changes Don't Alter Control,' he said. 'The appointment of a new director on 14 May 2025 changes little. A single board reshuffle cannot mask the deep-rooted structure of Chinese-backed influence that continues to shape the board and committee dynamics.' When LiveMint reached out to MakeMyTrip on Saturday, it refused to change its earlier stance, stressing it was solely an Indian company. Regarding Pitti's initial allegations, a spokesperson on Thursday told LiveMint that the company is solely Indian with a diverse shareholder base around the globe. 'MakeMyTrip is a proud Indian company, founded by Indians, headquartered in India, and trusted by millions of Indian travellers for over 25 years. We are a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq, with a diverse shareholder base spanning the globe," said a MakeMyTrip spokesperson. The company further said that its operations are independent and refused to comment on the accusations. 'Our operations are independent, steered by a seasoned team of Indian professionals who bring a wealth of expertise and a commitment to excellence. We adhere to stringent corporate governance standards, fully complying with all applicable Indian laws and data privacy frameworks.' 'We don't comment on malicious or motivated accusations and remain focused on offering our best services to our customers as a responsible Indian corporate.'
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
EaseMyTrip founder questions MakeMyTrip board members' ‘Chinese affiliations'
EaseMyTrip Founder and Chairman Nishant Pitti on Friday turned up the heat on rival MakeMyTrip over the alleged Chinese ownership of the latter, saying 5 out of its 10 board of directors have direct ties to China. In a post on X, he said three of the four most strategic board committees in MakeMyTrip "are either led or significantly influenced by directors with clear Chinese affiliations". While MakeMyTrip declined to comment on Pitti's latest allegations, it maintained its earlier stance of being an Indian company, fully complying with all applicable laws of the country and data privacy frameworks. Pitti in a fresh post on X, formerly Twitter, alleged "half of MakeMyTrip's board - 5 out of 10 directors have direct ties to China, including pivotal appointments by a company with Chinese ownership". In his fresh post on X, Pitti further said, "MakeMyTrip may dismiss this as a "motivated accusation" but when national security is at stake, silence is not an option". Further, alleging 'Control Behind Closed Doors', he claimed that "3 of the 4 most strategic board committees are either led or significantly influenced by directors with clear Chinese affiliations, giving them disproportionate sway over critical decisions". Asserting that 'Cosmetic Changes Don't Alter Control', the EaseMyTrip Founder tagged screen-shots of the directors of MakeMyTrip having alleged Chinese affiliations in the post. "The appointment of a new director on 14 May 2025 changes little. A single board reshuffle cannot mask the deep-rooted structure of Chinese-backed influence that continues to shape the board and committee dynamics," Pitti said. In an earlier post on Wednesday evening, the EaseMyTrip founder had stated, "Indian Armed Forces book discounted tickets via a platform majorly owned by China, entering Defence ID, route & date. Our enemies know where our soldiers are flying. Attaching screenshots exposing this loophole - it must be patched now".
Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
EaseMyTrip founder turns up the heat on rival MakeMyTrip's board members' 'Chinese affiliations'
AP EaseMyTrip on friday turned up the heat on rival MakeMyTrip over the alleged Chinese ownership of the latter EaseMyTrip Founder and Chairman Nishant Pitti on Friday turned up the heat on rival MakeMyTrip over the alleged Chinese ownership of the latter, saying 5 out of its 10 board of directors have direct ties to China. In a post on X, he said three of the four most strategic board committees in MakeMyTrip "are either led or significantly influenced by directors with clear Chinese affiliations". While MakeMyTrip declined to comment on Pitti's latest allegations, it maintained its earlier stance of being an Indian company, fully complying with all applicable laws of the country and data privacy frameworks. Pitti in a fresh post on X, formerly Twitter, alleged "half of MakeMyTrip's board - 5 out of 10 directors have direct ties to China, including pivotal appointments by a company with Chinese ownership". In his fresh post on X, Pitti further said, "MakeMyTrip may dismiss this as a "motivated accusation" but when national security is at stake, silence is not an option". Further, alleging 'Control Behind Closed Doors', he claimed that "3 of the 4 most strategic board committees are either led or significantly influenced by directors with clear Chinese affiliations, giving them disproportionate sway over critical decisions". Asserting that 'Cosmetic Changes Don't Alter Control', the EaseMyTrip Founder tagged screen-shots of the directors of MakeMyTrip having alleged Chinese affiliations in the post. "The appointment of a new director on 14 May 2025 changes little. A single board reshuffle cannot mask the deep-rooted structure of Chinese-backed influence that continues to shape the board and committee dynamics," Pitti said. In an earlier post on Wednesday evening, the EaseMyTrip founder had stated, "Indian Armed Forces book discounted tickets via a platform majorly owned by China, entering Defence ID, route & date. Our enemies know where our soldiers are flying. Attaching screenshots exposing this loophole - it must be patched now".
