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India's Piramal Alternatives bullish on private capital
CEO says firm plans 'strategic' deployment of $1.5bn in fresh funds
Politics
Violence in India's Manipur flares despite Modi call for peace
Two dozen Kuki holdouts removed from state capital after months behind barricades
G20 Summit
India deploys 'high alert' G20 security in capital and online
Life in Delhi disrupted as the city prepares to welcome the world
Opinion
As G20 president, India has made the global table larger
Promotion of inclusive technology is opening way to narrow inequalities
Afghanistan turmoil
Pakistan shuts Afghanistan crossing as deadly clashes raise tensions
Four Pakistani soldiers, 12 militants and several civilians reported killed
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China's Belt and Road at crossroads as more loans turn sour
10 years in, Beijing enjoys greater clout but new investments trend down
Environment
Suzuki to open Indian biogas plants from 2025 with partners
$27m project to produce carbon-neutral automobile fuel from cow manure
Politics
India or Bharat? G20 dinner invitation triggers name change row
Opposition slams abrupt switch to Hindi term as part of Modi's nationalist agenda
Opinion
For the Maldives, this election season has only brought worries
Outcome could bring friction with India and pressure on democratic rights
International relations
Sunak scrutinized over India trade talks and wife's Infosys stake
Controversy set to overshadow British PM's trip to New Delhi for G20 summit
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India's Hero MotoCorp to add $66m more into EV maker Ather Energy
Investment comes as nation's interest in electric vehicles grows
Finance
MUFG Bank, Mizuho plan big expansion in India for back-office ops
Japan's top banks accelerate move out of U.S. and Europe as costs surge
China up close
Analysis: Xi reprimanded by elders at Beidaihe over direction of nation
G20 absence hints at turmoil in Chinese domestic politics
Opinion
Foreign investors just aren't sold on India
FDI is falling as companies still find competitors like Vietnam more attractive
Asia Insight
Indonesia climate deal in $20bn gridlock as Vietnam, India on hold
'Breakthrough' funded by G7+ investors misses deadline; Hanoi's $15.5bn plan delayed
Economy
Pakistan's inflated electricity rates spark public uproar
Citizens burn bills and protest but IMF terms leave government few options
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Aerospace & Defense Industries
India launches sun probe after moon landing success
Aditya-L1 to travel about 1.5m kilometers to observe solar activity
Commodities
Deepening China-Russia ties revealed in paper products trade
Increased purchases, despite slump, are said to be 'de facto' support for Moscow
Finance
New ETF tracks China's growth separate from emerging markets
KraneShares fund seeks to manage risk and leverage value as distinct asset class
International relations
Pakistan and India set for fresh clash -- on a cricket field
Regional rivals are due to play several games over next two months
Travel & Leisure
Bhutan halves $200 daily tourist tax to spur sluggish recovery
Discount until 2027 highlights challenge of balancing economy, sustainability
Economy
India GDP growth hit 7.8% in April-June, fastest in a year
Economy accelerates on services, capex but coming months may bring headwinds
International relations
Malaysia, India and Taiwan reject China's new territorial map
Indian state and some Malaysian waters now inside 'nine-dash line'
Trade
India's PC import curbs draw U.S. concerns
Washington wants time to review licensing scheme ahead of November start