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Pakistan capital at standstill as Khan supporters protest

Key Khan aide Ali Amin Gandapur, chief minister of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, was detained by police in Islamabad.

Key Khan aide Ali Amin Gandapur, chief minister of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, was detained by police in Islamabad

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India’s path to UN Security Council seat faces persistent China roadblock

India’s chances remain poor due to tensions with China, but more support from Global South nations could boost its bid, analysts say.

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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s external affairs minister, speaks during the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 28. Photo: Bloomberg

India gains ‘advantage’ over China as new Sri Lanka leader seeks to balance ties

New leader Dissanayake is a ‘practical nationalist’ who is likely to factor India’s security concerns into his foreign policy, analysts say.

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Major fire at Indian factory disrupts iPhone supply chain. China to the rescue?

The blaze halted production at Tata Group’s iPhone component plant, forcing Apple to consider sourcing parts from China to meet demand.

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India rejects Japan’s call for ‘Asian Nato’, despite growing China tensions

Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said unlike Japan, India had never been a treaty ally of another country.

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Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s external affairs minister, speaks during the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday. Photo: Bloomberg

Will Mumbai’s US$6.9 billion roads plan fix gridlock in India’s finance hub?

The ambitious “Mumbai in Minutes” initiative promises faster commutes, but experts warn of land acquisition and environmental hurdles.

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US$1,000 Coldplay tickets prompt police investigation in India

Thousands of fans were left disappointed as US$70 tickets vanished within minutes, only to reappear online at vastly inflated prices.

What to see in Ladakh, India’s ‘Little Tibet’ full of Buddhist charm

A tour of Ladakh in India’s Himalayas takes in a Unesco World Heritage monastery and a festival where Buddhist monks dance in wooden masks.

A monk in colourful attire dances at the Takthok festival. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | It’s time Asia stopped normalising long working hours

The death of an overworked young woman in India has focused attention on the ills of exploitative work cultures across the region.

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People work in offices in a commercial building in Pudong’s Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai on September 11. Photo: Bloomberg

India’s plan for simultaneous elections sparks fears of centralised power

The plan, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing governance, has been met with criticism over fears it could undermine India’s parliamentary democracy.

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A short history of Asia’s fascination with cults and their dark secrets

Delve into chilling tales of followers lured by false promises of salvation – and the cult leaders who preyed on their vulnerabilities.

Will Myanmar’s ‘delusional’ Brics bid help the junta restore its reputation?

The military regime hopes to secure vital funding through Brics, but experts say its credibility hangs by a thread.

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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing (right) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Naypyitaw last month. Photo: EPA-EFE/Myanmar military information team

At UN, India’s foreign minister cites ‘karma’ as he criticises Pakistan, China

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the two countries are undermining the territorial integrity of their neighbours.

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India’s Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. Photo: AP

Fire disrupts Tamil Nadu iPhone component plant, 10 injured

Apple sees India as a key growth market for the iPhone’s supply chain, as the company looks to diversify beyond China.

India allows non-basmati white rice exports, boosts global supplies

India imposed curbs on rice exports last year and extended them into 2024 to keep prices in check ahead of the April-June national election.

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US, India unite on chips to open up new front in tech war against China

The deal paves the way for India to reshape its role in the global chip supply chain and access cutting-edge military tech, experts say.

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A US-India semiconductor pact could reshape New Delhi’s tech role. Photo: Shutterstock

Asian Angle | Is Asia’s democracy in retreat? Insights from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand

Political shifts across Asia show the struggles of democratic movements – and why backing despots is not always a safe bet.

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Video | Innovative design turns Indian school into desert oasis

The building offers respite from searing heat because of a combination of age-old and modern techniques.

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Will diplomats’ Kashmir visit alter India’s ‘wrong narrative’ over region?

While India claims the visit showcases normalcy, regional politicians accuse New Delhi of using the visit to gain international legitimacy.

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Kashmiri women queue up at a polling booth to cast their vote during the second phase of the assembly election in the outskirts of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir on September 25. Photo: AP

Brics impasse: Egypt, Ethiopia reject joint statement over Security Council bid

Consensus eludes group of major emerging national economies on General Assembly sidelines as new members balk at South Africa’s candidacy.

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Indian steelmakers seek higher tariffs as ‘predatory’ Chinese imports surge

Indian Steel Association pushes for doubling the customs duty on steel imports to 15 per cent as cheap shipments from China surge.

Opinion | Why the Quad is here to stay, whether China likes it or not

While Beijing initially dismissed the notion of the Quad, it now sees the grouping as a formidable force to reckon with in the coming years.

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Death of employee in India sparks debate on ‘mind-numbing’ overtime culture

The death of Anna Sebastian Perayil due to ‘work stress’, according to her mother, has led to a federal investigation and an online outcry.

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Anna Sebastian Perayil, the late 26-year-old audit executive from Ernst & Young India. Photo: LinkedIn/Anna Sebastian Perayil

India-China relationship is key to future of Asia: New Delhi’s foreign minister

India can ‘chew gum and walk at the same time,’ Jaishankar says of his country’s membership of both Quad and China-Russia aligned Brics.

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Breitling CEO ‘quite confident’ luxury’s China-led slowdown has hit bottom

The Swiss watchmaker sees India as a bright spot thanks to improving distribution infrastructure and new shopping centres.

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