China rejects Trump's claims of US poll meddling
Beijing, Sep 27 : China on Thursday rejected allegations by US President Donald Trump of trying to interfere in the country's upcoming midterm election and warned such "baseless accusations could harm bilateral ties".
"China has always committed to the principle of not interfering in other countries' internal affairs. It is a tradition of our foreign policy and the international community has recognized this. The international community is also clear which country interferes most in other countries' affairs," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said.
"We refuse to accept any unwarranted accusation against China about meddling in other countries internal affairs. It is pure fiction," he said, according to ABC News.
During a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday, Trump had accused China of attempting to meddle in the November 6 mid-term elections because he was the first President ever to challenge China on trade.
"They do not want me, or us (his administration), to win," Trump told the Security Council, "because I am the first President ever to challenge China on trade, and we are winning on trade."
Earlier, citing China Daily's four-page advertisement in Des Moines Register -- an Iowa newspaper -- Trump had said China was trying to convince American farmers that US tariffs on Chinese goods would adversely affect them.
"China is actually placing propaganda ads in the Des Moines Register and other papers, made to look like news," Trump had tweeted.
Washington and Beijing are embroiled in an escalating trade war, with $200 billion worth of US tariffs on Chinese goods and $60 billion worth of Chinese tariffs on American goods going into effect this week.
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here
Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.
When to Apply:
According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.
Where to Apply:
According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
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Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.
