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India’s political parties woo women voters with cash handouts
A greater turnout of women voters in the past decade is pushing political parties to compete to attract them.
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China demands joint security of its citizens in Pakistan after Karachi attack
13 Nov 2024 - 12:55AM
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In India, trial starts over rape and murder of Kolkata doctor
12 Nov 2024 - 1:48AM
South Asia
Bhutan aims to sell Southeast Asia on its 21-year ‘mindfulness city’ project
The tiny Himalayan kingdom is looking to raise US$100 million to get its planned special administrative region off the ground.
12 Nov 2024 - 9:39AM
A Bhutanese man looks out over mountains in the South Asian nation. Photo: AFP
South Asia
‘It’s now a 2-player game’: India’s top airlines vie for each other’s customers
Market leader IndiGo is dipping its toe into business-class travel, as Air India completes its merger with Singapore Airlines-owned Vistara.
11 Nov 2024 - 9:20AM
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South Asia
26 killed in Pakistan rail station suicide bombing, BLA claims responsibility
The attack occurred in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, as the BLA demands a halt on all Chinese-funded projects in Pakistan.
11 Nov 2024 - 10:58AM
Lifestyle & Culture
‘Huge opportunity for us’: can Nepal cash in on China’s tourism campaign?
Nepal should introduce more incentives and use Chinese social media platforms to promote itself to bring in visitors, industry players say.
9 Nov 2024 - 3:40PM
Diplomacy
How should Indo-Pacific leaders deal with Trump 2.0? Analysts say get personal
Shinzo Abe, Japanese prime minister during Trump’s first term, is cited as an example of how to work with the US president-elect.
9 Nov 2024 - 6:52AM
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World leaders are considering how best to deal with US President-elect Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Health & Environment
As deadly smog threatens India, Pakistan, experts urge joint climate action
Burning of crop residues and bursting of firecrackers during Diwali have exacerbated the problem, with current measures ineffective, experts say.
12 Nov 2024 - 2:07PM
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South Asia
India’s Hindus bathe in ‘toxic’ holy river defiled by pollution
Thousands of people entered the stinking waters to pray in a religious festival, with some drinking the water.
7 Nov 2024 - 9:19PM
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South Asia
‘Moment of pride’: Indians toast Usha Vance after Harris loses US election
Indian heritage of the vice-president-elect’s wife sparks hopes for stronger India-US relationship.
7 Nov 2024 - 1:26PM
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Politics
What Trump 2.0 means for India’s trade with US, China-West balancing act
India may be able to dodge import tariffs, while Modi’s friendship with Trump could also be key to shaping ties, analysts note.
7 Nov 2024 - 1:03PM
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A kitemaker displays a kite decorated with an image of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Amritsar, India, on Wednesday. Trump has won the US presidential election, according to US media. Photo: AFP
Health & Environment
‘A Diwali nightmare’: pollution crisis grips India after firework celebrations
Air quality experts say the surge in air pollution following the festival is leading to increased respiratory issues and hospital admissions.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
South Asia
Indian Kashmir assembly demands restoration of partial autonomy
The resolution, opposed by PM Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, calls for dialogue with elected representatives to restore autonomy.
6 Nov 2024 - 5:55PM
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South Asia
Trump or Harris: whoever wins, India expects a more isolationist US
The United States’ prior ‘dominance and generosity’ may be a thing of the past, says India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
6 Nov 2024 - 12:36PM
Politics
Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut: a new hope for India’s Congress?
While her victory in Wayanad seems assured, analysts say Priyanka and her brother must lead a broader party overhaul to beat Modi’s BJP.
6 Nov 2024 - 12:01PM
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Priyanka Gandhi addresses Congress party supporters during an election rally in Chandigarh, India, in May. Photo: AFP
South Asia
2 Chinese nationals shot in Pakistan’s Karachi
The attack has prompted Beijing to demand enhanced security for its citizens amid ongoing militant attacks.
6 Nov 2024 - 10:29AM
South Asia
Kamala Harris’ ancestral Indian village prays for her US presidential victory
Banners and billboards bearing her face adorn the village of Thulasendrapuram, while the local temple holds special prayers for her success.
5 Nov 2024 - 4:09PM
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South Asia
India’s capital chokes on toxic smog, while Pakistan airs its grievances
New Delhi ranks as the world’s second most polluted city, after Lahore in neighbouring Pakistan, which blames India for the pollution.
5 Nov 2024 - 3:15PM
South Asia
India worries over Canada’s temple vandalism amid New Zealand’s mosque arson
Hindu temples in Canada and Australia have been vandalised in recent weeks, while a mosque in Auckland was set alight on Tuesday.
5 Nov 2024 - 2:12PM
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attends a smoking ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday with Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. Photo: EPA-EFE
Politics
Video of wounded bear on Malaysian highway sparks call for wildlife crossings
The incident highlights the dangers posed to animals by development and the need for better infrastructure to protect them.
4 Nov 2024 - 6:37PM
South Asia
36 dead after overcrowded bus falls into gorge in northern India
Accident took place in mountainous state of Uttarakhand. The bus, which can accommodate 42 passengers, was carrying around 60 people.
5 Nov 2024 - 12:32AM
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Politics
India’s ‘non-West’ approach: how New Delhi balances ties amid global tensions
As geopolitical tensions rise, India’s diplomatic strategy showcases its emergence as a key player in the shifting global order.
4 Nov 2024 - 11:32AM
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Open Questions series
Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy
21 May 2024 - 11:54AM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy
21 May 2024 - 11:54AM
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