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China strongly rejects USTR probe into Phase One trade deal compliance
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China strongly rejects USTR probe into Phase One trade deal compliance

Washington DC [US], October 25 (ANI): China on Saturday strongly opposed a US Trade Representative (USTR) probe into its compliance with the Phase One trade agreement, accusing Washington of escalating economic pressures and spreading false narratives that undermine bilateral ties.“China firmly opposes the US’s false accusations and related review measures,” said Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the US, in a post on X.The embassy’s sharp rebuke came hours after USTR announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation to scrutinise whether Beijing has fully honoured its commitments under the Economic and Trade Agreement signed during US President Donald Trump’s first term.“China as a major country that takes its responsibilities seriously, China has scrupulously fulfilled its obligations in the Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement by protecting intellectual property, increasing imports, and providing greater market access, which has created a favorable business environment geared to investors of all countries, including US companies, for them to share the benefits of China’s economic development,” the spokesperson asserted.According to the Office of the USTR, the Phase One deal, effective since 2020, required China to undertake structural reforms in areas like intellectual property, technology transfer, agriculture, and financial services, while committing to boost purchases of US goods and services to address the trade deficit.USTR Jamieson Greer, in announcing the probe, highlighted concerns over non-tariff barriers, market access, and purchase shortfalls despite repeated US engagements.“President Trump made history in his first term when he stood up for the American worker and brokered the Phase One Agreement, establishing a more fair and reciprocal trade relationship with China,” Greer said.“The initiation of this investigation underscores the Trump Administration’s resolve to hold China to its Phase One Agreement commitments, protect American farmers, ranchers, workers, and innovators, and establish a more reciprocal trade relationship with China for the benefit of the American people,” he added.The investigation, authorised under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, will assess any burdens on US commerce from alleged non-implementation and potential responses, including tariffs or other remedies.USTR has invited public comments, with submissions due by December 1, 2025, and a hearing scheduled for December 16, 2025.In its response, China countered that the US has “systematically escalated economic and other forms of pressure against China” since the deal’s signing, citing export controls, investment restrictions, and “false narratives” on human rights, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Xinjiang, and the COVID-19 pandemic.“These actions have done serious damage to China-US ties as well as economic and trade relations and disrupted normal trade and investment activities and significantly undermined the conditions necessary for the implementation of the Agreement,” the spokesperson said.Beijing urged Washington to “promptly correct its wrong practices” and adhere to the recent phone conversations between Presidents Xi Jinping and Trump. It called for using the bilateral consultation mechanism to address concerns through “dialogues and based on mutual respect and equal-footed consultation”, aiming for “stable, sound and sustainable development of the China-U.S. economic and trade relationship”.The move by the US comes moments before top economic officials from both nations are set to talk in Kuala Lumpur to prevent an escalation of their trade war.The discussions aim to ensure that a meeting occurs next week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.“These talks on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit will chart a path forward after Trump threatened new 100% tariffs on Chinese goods,” The Sun reported. (ANI)

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Human activity primary cause of ecological imbalance: Om Birla
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Human activity primary cause of ecological imbalance: Om Birla

New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday said human activities have been the primary cause of ecological imbalance and recalled that nature began to heal itself during the lockdown that was triggered by COVID-19. Delivering a lecture on ‘Environment: Crisis and Solution’, he said India must come together as a nation with renewed determination to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. Each citizen has a responsibility to ensure that progress and sustainability go hand in hand. Collective awareness and responsible living are essential to building a cleaner, greener and healthier India, he added. Highlighting the importance of environmental conservation, Birla said human activities have been the principal cause of ecological imbalance. Referring to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Speaker recalled that when human activity paused, nature began to heal itself. Rivers became cleaner, air quality improved and wildlife flourished ”– a powerful reminder of the need for sustainable living. Indians have always cherished nature and regarded it with deep reverence, where respect for the environment is not merely a belief but an integral part of life. He observed that Indian traditions, scriptures and folklore have consistently emphasised harmony between humans and nature. From an early age, Birla said, children in India are taught to live in tune with natural elements, reflecting the enduring cultural and moral connection between environmental consciousness and the Indian way of life. PTI NAB DIV DIV

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IISER Kolkata professor selected for prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
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IISER Kolkata professor selected for prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award

Kolkata, Oct 25 (PTI) Associate professor of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata, Dibyendu Das, has been selected for the prestigious ‘Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award’ under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2025, officials said on Saturday. Das, an associate professor in the department of chemical sciences, is internationally recognised for his pioneering contributions to the emerging field of systems chemistry, where his laboratory investigates how life-like functions can emerge from simple chemical building blocks. His research addresses fundamental questions such as how living-matter-like materials can be artificially created, whether concepts of “Life 2.0” can be realised in the laboratory, and how chemistry can illuminate the origins of life. Confirming the news, Das said, “It was scheduled to be announced on August 22, but was delayed for a few months.” An IISER Kolkata official said, “The award in chemistry for the year 2025 was announced by the government of India under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar in recognition of Das’ pioneering discoveries, internationally acclaimed publications and leadership in shaping the rapidly growing discipline of systems chemistry.” The RVP is positioned as one of the highest recognitions in India for contributions in science, technology and technology-led innovation. Earlier, IISER Kolkata faculty including Soumitro Banerjee (2003, Physical Sciences), Biswarup Mukhopadhyaya (2003, Physical Sciences), Swadhin Kumar Mandal (2018, Chemical Sciences), and Rahul Banerjee (2018, Chemical Sciences) were also conferred the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award for their innovative work, officials said. PTI COR MNB

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Badminton Asia U-15, U-17 C'ships: India in line for two gold medals
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Badminton Asia U-15, U-17 C'ships: India in line for two gold medals

Chengdu [China], October 25 (ANI): India was assured a gold medal in the girls U-17 category of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth seed Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories in their respective semifinals here on Saturday.With top seed Shaina Manimuthu also reaching the girls U-15 final, India will have a chance to bring home two gold medals. The Indian contingent was already assured of five medals ahead of Saturday’s semifinal matches, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BFI). In the girls’ U-17 last four round, Diksha defeated Chinese Taipei’s Yun Chiao Su 21-8, 21-17 in 27 minutes before Lakshya joined her in the finals with a 21-15, 21-19 win over Japan’s Ria Haga.While the two girls eased through their semifinals, Shaina was made to work hard for almost an hour by China’s Yun Jie Yi before prevailing 21-12, 16-21, 21-16.She will now face Japan’s Chiharu Tomita in the girls’ U-15 final.However, India’s hopes of a final spot in the U-17 mixed doubles and U-17 boys doubles categories were dashed.In the mixed doubles semifinals, Jangjeet Singh Kajla and Jananika Ramesh went down 17-21, 21-18, 21-16 against I An Chang and Yo Han Wang of Chinese Taipei.Meanwhile, Jagsher Singh Khangurra lost his boys’ singles semifinal against China’s Hong Tian Yue 21-11, 21-16. (ANI)

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Sikh organisations honour Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj with turbans
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Sikh organisations honour Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj with turbans

Anandpur Sahib, Oct 25 (PTI) Several Sikh organisations on Saturday honoured the jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, by presenting him with turbans. Addressing a gathering of Sikh devotees, Jathedar Gargaj said the unique attribute of the ‘Sikh Panth’ is that its organisations have always safeguarded the ‘panthic’ traditions. He said, “Khalsa Panth is great and will continue to remain great, whereas I bow before the ‘panth’ not once but a thousand times. Khalsa Panth is the embodiment of the Guru, and I have always tried to serve the panth according to its traditions, customs and principles.” He said that the unity of the ‘panth’ during the 350th martyrdom anniversary observances is a reflection of ‘panthic’ unity. Praising the glorious history of Sikh organisations, ‘sampradas’, and ‘taksals’, he said that it is because of these entities that the traditions of the community continue to live on. He said with the cooperation of all organisations and ‘sampradas’, the challenges to the community and the trend of religious conversion will be collectively countered. Thanking the representatives of all organisations attending the event, he said he is committed to the ‘panth’ as a servant and will always remain dedicated to his service. Jathedar Gargaj, who is also the officiating jathedar of the Akal Takht, appreciated the efforts made by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami to bring unity and consensus among all ‘panthic’ organisations. On this occasion, Baba Balbir Singh 96th Crori, head of Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal, addressed the gathering and said that it is the need of the hour for the ‘panth’ to unite on the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Baba Balbir Singh added that panthic unity is the solution to all challenges and difficulties, and the ‘panth’ is alert in this regard and will remain united. He noted that Sikh organisations have always stood with the ‘panth’ in difficult times and have never stepped back. Even today, these organisations remain committed to panthic unity, he said. The event to honour Gargaj was organised by the SGPC at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. On this occasion, Giani Raghbir Singh, head ‘granthi’ of Sri Harmandar Sahib; Jathedar Giani Tek Singh of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib; head of Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal, Jathedar Balbir Singh 96th Crori; head of Dal Baba Bidhi Chand, Baba Avtar Singh Sursingh; head of Tarna Dal Baba Bakala, Baba Joga Singh along with heads of various other organisations were also present. PTI CHS KSS KSS

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