Economy
Resilient China and U.S. lift IMF global economic outlook for 2024
Growth forecasts also upgraded for India, ASEAN-5 but cut for Japan
Markets
India and rest of Asia drive surge in global derivatives trades
'Zero days to expiration' options draw investors seeking quick, cheap bets
Startups
India's 1st unicorn of 2024 sparks hope for thaw to funding winter
AI startup Krutrim attains $1bn valuation in funding round
International relations
Pakistan and Iran patch up ties but militants poised to play spoilers
Experts say root causes of border strikes unresolved as proxy warfare spreads
Automobiles
India's electric vehicle boom stalls over charging challenges
Limited infrastructure major hurdle to lifting sales in world's No. 3 car market
Opinion
India is still an officially secular nation, but maybe not for long
Modi's inauguration of Hindu temple marks triumph of BJP quest
Life
Kitty parties live on to provide cash and comfort for Indian women
Despite improving financial inclusion, many still rely on informal saving
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Aerospace & Defense Industries
India and China open doors for Global South in space competition
Emerging countries keen to boost prestige and gain access to related resources
Pakistan elections
Pakistan elections: 5 people poised to shape the country's future
Three-time PM Nawaz Sharif seen as favorite with Imran Khan sidelined
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Society
A decade after India's 'gun for women,' safety debate far from settled
Firearms takeup limited; critics insist weapons aren't answer to violence against women
Defense
India parades domestic weapons amid China border tensions
New Delhi eyes expanded defense industry to develop its military power
Opinion
India can be peacemaker to the world
New Delhi is well positioned to play a mediating role in various conflicts
International relations
'India Out' campaign heats up in Bangladesh after lopsided election
Echoes of Maldives as government's frustrated opponents accuse New Delhi of meddling
Semiconductors
Europe's top chipmaker Infineon ramps up hiring in India and Vietnam
Tech suppliers' talent hunt comes amid boom in South and Southeast Asia
Opinion
Japan-India engagement is expanding amid strategic challenges
Immense potential remains for collaboration on economic security
International relations
France's Macron visits India as nations tighten defense ties
President talks with Modi before attending Republic Day parade Friday as chief guest
Pakistan elections
Pakistan social media outages squeeze Imran Khan party's last bastion
Government blames glitches as analysts eye risk of total shutdown on election day
Adani Group
Adani Group grapples with governance a year after Hindenburg row
India-listed stocks back up from 'shock' lows, but full recovery proves elusive
Middle East crisis
Indian workers flock to Israeli jobs despite war and ethical concerns
High demand for positions reflects employment pressures in most populous nation
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar border clashes cast shadow over ties with India
Disruptions to transport project, fleeing soldiers raise concerns in New Delhi
Politics
Modi opens Ayodhya's sprawling Ram temple in pre-election spectacle
Hindu shrine, built where mosque once stood, fires up Indian PM's supporters
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Opinion
India cannot afford to just be a passive buyer of oil and gas
Strategic reserve and support for domestic production should be prioritized
Business deals
Sony nixes $10bn merger with Indian media group Zee
Parties failed to agree on CEO of new company despite 2 years of talks
International relations
Global South on the rise but likely to make world order unpredictable
Pole shift from north to south does not simply translate to a better, more stable world