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2 men convicted after Indian family froze to death at Canada-US border
Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand took part in a scheme to bring Jagdish Patel, his wife and 2 children into the US during a blizzard.
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22 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM
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India’s female gig workers facing unsafe conditions, seek change and justice
Female gig workers in India have formed a union to advocate for rights and visibility, and confront harassment, unsafe conditions, and exploitation.
22 Nov 2024 - 8:43AM
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Female gig workers at a rally organised by India’s first dedicated union for female gig workers. Photo: GIPSWU
United States & Canada
US charges India’s Gautam Adani, one of world’s richest people, with bribery
The billionaire and 7 others are accused of agreeing to pay US$265 million to Indian officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts.
22 Nov 2024 - 12:52AM
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South Asia
Russia’s Putin plans India trip, defying US-led efforts to isolate him
As he prepares for his first visit to India since the Ukraine invasion, Russia’s president signals growing confidence in travelling abroad.
20 Nov 2024 - 1:16PM
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South Asia
‘Cannot wait to sow seeds’: Indian farmers burn stubble despite fines, toxic smog
While authorities fine violators, farmers say they are forced to burn due to the short window between harvests and lack of government support.
19 Nov 2024 - 8:51PM
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Diplomacy
As US and India line up in a second Trump administration, China could be targeted
Trump nominees for high-level positions suggest Washington will lean more toward New Delhi and further from Beijing, analysts say.
21 Nov 2024 - 2:37AM
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Politics
Is revival of Pakistan-Bangladesh shipping route an ominous sign for India?
India is likely to view with ‘considerable’ concern Bangladesh’s move to mend ties with Pakistan, analysts say.
18 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM
South Asia
‘My eyes have been burning’: New Delhi shuts schools as smog 60 times WHO limit
The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution.
19 Nov 2024 - 2:00PM
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Big Tech
Taiwan’s Pegatron sells majority stake in India iPhone plant to Tata
As Apple diversifies its supply chain beyond China, India is set to produce up to 25 per cent of the iPhones shipped this year.
18 Nov 2024 - 10:17AM
South Asia
Pakistan, Bangladesh reopen direct trade route after decades of ill will
The Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan was the first container ship to sail directly between the two countries in decades.
18 Nov 2024 - 8:54AM
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An aerial view of a container ship. Pakistan’s envoy to Bangladesh said the direct shipping route was “a major step” in boosting trade across the region. Photo: EPA-EFE
South Asia
Bangladesh’s Yunus urges ‘patience’ for election after 100 days in power
The Nobel laureate was appointed to lead the government as ‘chief adviser’ on August 9 following a student-led uprising.
17 Nov 2024 - 11:35PM
South Asia
India’s Modi holds talks in Nigeria en route to G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, amid deepening ties between the two countries.
17 Nov 2024 - 5:45PM
South Asia
Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens
Scientists say changing weather patterns are creating ideal conditions for dengue to flourish and spread.
17 Nov 2024 - 3:47PM
South Asia
India hails ‘historic’ hypersonic missile test flight
India joins an elite group of countries boasting capabilities in the cutting-edge military technology.
18 Nov 2024 - 1:57PM
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India successfully tested a domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile, joining an elite club of nations with the technology. Photo: Indian Defence Ministry
South Asia
India’s vinyl revival finds its groove
The revival of vinyl record sales in India mirrors a global trend that has seen music lovers embrace the retro format.
17 Nov 2024 - 2:12PM
South Asia
Parkgoers in New Delhi’s Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution won’t force them out
Others said if the pollution persists, they may have no choice but to abandon their exercise routines in the park.
17 Nov 2024 - 11:24AM
South Asia
India hospital fire kills 10 babies, raises fire safety concerns
The fire began late on Friday, officials saying the blaze spread quickly through the ward where 55 infants were being treated.
16 Nov 2024 - 9:26PM
Politics
In Pakistan, creeping authoritarianism threatens democracy ‘for decades to come’
Experts predict new laws solidifying military influence will have lasting repercussions for civil liberties and political dissent.
16 Nov 2024 - 3:37PM
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends a guard of honour ceremony in Islamabad. Photo: Prime Minister’s Office/Handout via EPA-EFE
Politics
Will Trump’s cabinet picks ignite tensions in the Middle East and South Asia?
While Israel and India may be ‘happy’ with Trump’s nominees, analysts say they have raised fears of conflict with Iran and regional instability.
16 Nov 2024 - 8:19AM
South Asia
Pakistan’s Punjab declares smog health emergency, locks down 2 cities
With nearly two million made ill in Punjab, authorities are announcing emergency measures including lockdowns in Lahore and Multan.
15 Nov 2024 - 9:08PM
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Economics
India-China thaw sparks hopes of revival in trade ties, investment boost
Analysts and industry players say easing of bilateral ties may herald more business cooperation in sectors such as electric vehicles.
15 Nov 2024 - 6:37PM
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22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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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
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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