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Biman Mukherji
Senior Correspondent, Asia
Biman Mukherji has more than two decades of reporting and editing experience in Asia, focusing on Indian and Asia business.
The sudden suspension of USAID funds has delivered a gut punch to Nepal and Bangladesh – but it could be an opportunity for India to step up.
During the two leaders’ meeting in Washington, Narendra Modi calls for a rise in trade between India and the US to US$500 billion by 2030.
A string of defeats in state elections to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party shows that Congress and its allies have lost their way.
The incident has been condemned by Indian opposition politicians ahead of a meeting between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump in Washington.
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As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Washington this week, a US$370 million question looms over his visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has reclaimed power in the Delhi state after 27 years.
As trade tensions between Washington and Beijing rise, analysts warn of inflation, weaker currencies and slower growth in Asia.
Incumbent Aam Aadmi Party on the back foot because of voter fatigue, but analysts predict a ‘much tougher fight’ between the parties.
UK Home Office report marks Hindutva as ideology of concern, while analysts note ‘very serious’ issue of Sikh separatism fuelling radicalism.
New Delhi has lowered tariffs on goods in the federal government’s budget, reducing the average import duty to 10.66 per cent.
Trump’s invitation for Modi’s US visit signals a strengthening of ties, but India must address tariffs and immigration issues to ensure productive negotiations.
Broad policy reset needed to address stagnant consumption, boost investment and drive far-reaching reforms, economists say.
Asian nations including India must take steps to empower workforces to take advantage of talent shortages in US firms.
The suspension of funds from USAID threatens to undermine vital social welfare and governance initiatives, analysts say.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister’s cabinet meeting and holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela a ‘disturbing convergence’ of state and religion, analysts say.
Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing has sparked political blame, with the ruling BJP accusing the AAP of illegal immigration and the AAP criticising the government’s border security.
While India’s first AI-enabled warship enhances its capabilities in the Indian Ocean, experts warn that more vessels are needed to counter China’s growing presence.
Benchmark oil prices have experienced wild swings after the US and the UK imposed sanctions targeting the supply of Russian oil.
More individuals should have been questioned in the case while working conditions in India’s hospitals remain abysmal, analysts say.
Stark gaps in tech access in schools and lack of digital proficiency will leave millions of students unprepared for future workforce, analysts warn.
A shared economic adversary could drive the two Asian giants to strengthen their Brics ties, but the way forward is far from clear.
The comments betray a traditional mindset that equates productivity with long hours of work and are ‘removed from reality’, experts say.
Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, appears set to win a third term as Delhi’s chief minister despite corruption allegations.
Nimisha Priya’s claims of passport confiscation among ‘problematic practices’ experienced by migrant workers in the Middle East, analysts say.
New Delhi aims to seal an FTA with the four-nation EFTA soon, in a move that may give impetus for a similar deal with the larger EU.
The PM’s departure follows criticism for his handling of allegations surrounding a Sikh leader’s murder on Canadian soil.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is in India to further bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, AI, space and other areas.
Such a move would yield little advantage and India is unlikely to deviate from its policy of strategic patience with neighbours, analysts say.
The furore was sparked by a call from Donald Trump’s handpicked AI adviser Sriram Krishnan to remove country caps on green cards.
Experts argue that India should strengthen the late former PM’s legacy by focusing on privatisation and improving education and healthcare.
