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Presidents Xi and Trump are set for a crucial summit, aiming for stability despite deep-seated issues like tech rivalry and Taiwan. While a trade deal might emerge, it won't end the underlying friction. China's focus on domestic chip production and its stance on Taiwan, deemed the 'biggest risk,' will also be key discussion points. The US may also expect China's mediation in ending the Iranian mess.

Stefanos Tsitsipas started strong at the Miami Open with a straight-sets win over Arthur Fery. His girlfriend Kirsten Thoms drew attention with her stylish courtside appearance. The couple, public since January 2026, continues to stay in focus. Tsitsipas now faces Alex de Minaur next, holding a strong head-to-head record against him.

Union Ministry of Defence will introduce new chapters on post-contract management and procurement of ICT software and systems. These chapters will be also placed in public domain shortly as part of the draft of defence procurement procedure (dpp) 2020, a top official said in an exclusive, closed-door online interaction with ASSOCHAM and defence industry representatives.

Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan's Democratic Party for the People (dpp), admitted to the truth of a tabloid report alleging an extramarital affair. The admission came at a press conference held in response to the SmartFlash article published earlier on Monday.

Fighting erupted in Taiwan's parliament on Monday as lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (dpp) broke through barricades erected by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) who had occupied it to protest against government "tyranny". Taiwan is a rambunctious democracy and fights and protests inside the parliament building are not an uncommon occurrence.

The Balangir agro polytechnic centre has been going through a hard time to complete its diploma curriculum bereft of classrooms and laboratory.

he government would soon come out with a revised defence procurement procedure (dpp) to bolster efforts under 'Make in India' campaign and increase engagement of Indian industries in the field of defence manufacturing, a top IAF official has said.

The government is finally ready with a spanking new Defence Production Policy (dpp) which seeks to drastically reduce India's overwhelming and strategically-vulnerable dependence on foreign military hardware.

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday announced that the much awaited new Defence Procurement Procedure (dpp) has been uploaded on to the website of the defence ministry. He made this announcement while speaking at the inaugural session of DefExpo 2016 at Naqueri-Quitol, Goa.

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Taiwan's political landscape witnesses a significant shift as opposition parties register separate presidential candidates, potentially smoothing the path for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (dpp) to maintain its power. The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) initially agreed to collaborate against the dpp but failed to finalize a united presidential ticket. The split reflects differing views towards China. Foxconn founder Terry Gou's withdrawal adds another layer to the unfolding political scenario.

The union defence ministry is in the process of changing defence procurement procedure (dpp) to suit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concept of "Make in India" and it is likely to be completed by June.

Taiwan's presidential candidates clashed over future trade agreements with China. The Kuomintang's (KMT) candidate prioritized negotiating trade agreements with China, while the Democratic Progressive Party (dpp) argued against it. The KMT candidate would negotiate advancements to the Economic Cooperation Framework Pact (ECFA), while the dpp believed it would harm Taiwan's democracy. The KMT candidate criticized the dpp for compromising the interests of farmers and fishermen, and expressed intentions to negotiate on petrochemical products. The dpp accused the KMT of neglecting the impact on Taiwan and manipulating economic interests for election purposes.

The long-awaited new defence procurement procedure (dpp), which seeks to push the "Make in India" policy as well as speed up the entire arms acquisition process, is likely to be released this month-end.

Fighting erupted inside and outside of Taiwan's parliament again on Friday over the disputed nomination by President Tsai Ing-wen of a senior aide to a top government watchdog post, which the main opposition party has labelled cronyism.

The Mangalore Diocesan Pastoral Parishad (dpp) is the expression of the vision of communion and solidarity in the church and the diocese of Mangalore, is indeed a vibrant community built on the fundamental principles of faith, mutual cooperation, ongoing dialogue and discernment of God’s

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te promised to stand up to China and defend democracy when he took office in 2024. Lai, a staunch defender of Taiwan's sovereignty and detested by Beijing, was elected in January 2024 with 40 per cent of the vote, but his Democratic Progressive Party (dpp) lost its majority in parliament.

China's government criticizes Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te, frontrunner for Taiwan's next president, for his confrontational remarks on Taiwan's sovereignty and independence. Lai, from the ruling Democratic Party (dpp), is leading in opinion polls. China accuses him of being a dangerous separatist and destroyer of peace. The dpp-led government is blamed for promoting separatism and obstructing exchanges with China, damaging Taiwan's interests. Lai's opponent in the election, Hou Yu-ih from the Kuomintang (KMT), denounces him as an independence supporter. The Republic of China government fled to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil war with Mao Zedong's communists.

The new dpp, which will try to cut down on procurement delays, bring in more transparency, rework the "offsets" clause and provide for "offset banking".

New Delhi, Jun 14 () Foreign defence firms can now appoint 'agents' to market their products to the armed forces and the government but with strict oversight which includes opening up of company's books to scrutiny besides not allowing any success bonus or penalty fees among other measures.

The Union defence ministry is in the process of changing the Defence Procurement Procedure (dpp) to suit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Make in India’ concept, and is likely to be completed by June

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te celebrates his first year in office on Tuesday as his government grapples with Chinese military pressure, US tariff threats and domestic political turmoil. Lai has seen his first term in the top job engulfed in domestic political turmoil as opposition parties seek to stymie his agenda.

Domestic pharma company Lupin and MNC firm Boehringer Ingelheim announced a joint strategic alliance for co-marketing an anti-diabetic drug, linagliptin, a novel dipeptidylpeptidase-4 (dpp-4) inhibitor in India.

China escalates interference in Taiwan's election; Wang Huning, a top Chinese leader, coordinates efforts to influence the January 13 election. Wang emphasizes the need to step up influence on Taiwan's public opinion while minimizing detectable interference. Strategies discussed include amplifying narratives framing the election as a "choice between war and peace," blaming the dpp for tensions, and targeting dpp candidate Hsiao Bi-khim. China's Communist Party coordinates with Central Propaganda Department and Base 311 of the People's Liberation Army, employing the Three Warfares strategy.

With the eventual aim to get rid of India’s embarrassing tag of being the world’s largest arms importer, the government on Monday revised the defence procurement procedure (dpp) with a pronounced thrust on the “Make in India” policy.