China reduces army by half and increases size of navy, air force

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China reduces army by half and increases size of navy, air force China's military, the world's largest force, has cut the size of its land-based army by about 50 per cent and significantly boosted its navy and air force as part of an "unprecedented" strategic shift designed to transform the People's Liberation Army (PLA) into a comprehensive modern force. Above the concrete canopy: Hong Kong from the sky Chinese cemeteries as densely packed as the housing blocks their occupants once lived in; lush rows of paddy fields -- aerial shots offer a whole new perspective on Hong Kong. India's Virat Kohli sweeps all three top ICC awards India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday became the first ever player to clinch all three top honours including cricketer of the year in the International Cricket Council awards. Nissan launches compact SUV Kicks at Rs 9.55 lakh Nissan India has launched a compacy sports utility vehicle Kicks priced upwards of Rs 9.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Michelin Guide to fine dining explained The Michelin Guide to fine dining, which unveiled its 2019 edition on Monday, began recommending restaurants in France a century ago before branching out to become one of the most competitive international guides of its kind. 5 ways to deal with a colleague who takes all the credit It is frustrating to see your colleague walk away with all the credit for a project well done, when it was actually your hard work. All you want to know about Noida Metro's Aqua Line The Noida-Greater Noida metro corridor will be inaugurated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath on January 25. Noida's own metro network complementing Delhi Metro will soon have a walkway connecting Sector 51 station of the Blue Line extension. Endangered in Ivory Coast: traditional priestesses A dozen women, their bodies coated with clay, sway to beating drums as if in a trance, ankle bells jingling as they stamp their feet, in the eastern Ivorian town of Aniansue. Seven tax-savers to consider next time Of the many tax saving avenues, the most popular are the tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act. Sections 80D and 24 also come in handy. Swine Flu: Myths vs facts Nausea, running nose, weakness, and inability to sit? It could be swine flu. The H1N1 infection can lead to severe muscle weakness, multi-organ failure, and death in many cases. Many people believe in myths about this highly-infectious disease.

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