An Indian national flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem. Photo: AP
India restricts universities from tie-ups with Chinese institutions, days before Modi expected to meet Xi
- India has instructed its universities not to enter into academic cooperation agreements with Chinese institutions unless they obtain prior approval
- Analysts say the move may be for security considerations or in response to a growing number of Chinese universities trying to gain a foothold in India
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China-India relations
An Indian national flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem. Photo: AP
A man waits to use a public toilet on a street in India’s Chennai. Photo: AFP
Is India really open defecation free despite Narendra Modi’s bold toilet claim?
- The Indian PM made his ‘latrines for all’ pledge when he first took office in 2014. Five years and almost 100 million toilets later, has it been a success?
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India
A man waits to use a public toilet on a street in India’s Chennai. Photo: AFP