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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.
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.
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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.
Political violence and social unrest have dented support for South Asian countries from investors and multilateral institutions.
A Hindu nationalist leader has urged couples to have more children in the world’s most populous nation, calling it ‘a matter of concern’.
Social media users slam country’s excessive regulations and high taxation after government’s move to impose three-tier tax on popcorn.
From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.
Sales of luxury properties in India priced at US$470,000 and above surged by 37.8 per cent in January-September, according to real estate firm CBRE.
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate, plans to hold elections next year, but restoring order and public trust in the police is essential for credibility.
Her gesture has ignited a debate about India’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing criticism from the ruling BJP for allegedly appeasing Muslims.
The visit by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to New Delhi is seen as a move by Colombo to seek India’s support for debt-laden Sri Lanka.
Indian political parties are targeting women voters with financial aid and empowerment schemes, acknowledging their increasing electoral influence.
The wealth of billionaires in India has risen to US$905 billion, according to a report by UBS, outpacing the country’s economic growth.
