Politics: News & Insights

A child is enrolled in the Aadhaar national ID system in New Delhi in 2018: The system, linked with a financial inclusion program, could help increase financial access in African states.

Opinion

India has more to offer Africa than just trade

Sharing of public technology platform know-how could have major impact

24 August 2023

The moon is seen from the Chandrayaan-3 lander during its insertion into lunar orbit earlier this month. The craft landed softly on the surface on Aug. 23. (ISRO via Reuters)

Aerospace & Defense Industries

Chandrayaan spacecraft lands on moon in historic leap for India

South Asian country becomes fourth to touch down on lunar surface

23 August 2023

While global leaders make the trek to Port Moresby to court PNG's leader, rising debt, inflation and sluggish growth could derail Prime Minister James Marape's plan to make his country the world's "richest Black Christian nation."

Asia Insight

Papua New Guinea's Marape: Pacific power broker or PM in peril?

Amid U.S.-China balancing act, PNG leader faces mounting pressure at home

22 August 2023

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, speaks at a news conference at Camp David, Near Washington, on Aug. 18, as U.S. President Joe Biden listens. (Photo by Ryo Nakamura)

South China Sea

South Korea, India rebuke Beijing over South China Sea claims

U.S. leads international support for Philippines as tensions escalate

21 August 2023

A view of the moon from the Chandrayaan-3 lander during Lunar Orbit Insertion on Aug. 5 in this screengrab from a video released Aug. 6. (Photo by ISRO/Handout via Reuters)

Your Week in Asia

China prime rate, Cambodia's new PM, India moon landing mission

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

20 August 2023

Rescue workers conduct a search operation after a landslide caused by torrential rain in Shimla, in India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh, on Aug. 17.

Economy

India's climate extremes force Modi into food-policy balancing act

Northern landslides are latest in string of crises disrupting agriculture

19 August 2023

A farmer works in a rice paddy in Thailand's central Khon Kaen province. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Commodities

India's rice export ban brings chaos to Thai market

Surging demand sparks speculative hoarding, undercuts export opportunity

17 August 2023

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Aug. 15.

Politics

Modi rails against corruption, dynasties in national day speech

PM previews likely tone of India's upcoming general election campaign

15 August 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with folk artists after addressing the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi in 2022.

Your Week in Asia

India, Indonesia, Singapore leaders to speak; Kishida-Yoon-Biden summit

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

13 August 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a meeting of G20 environment and climate ministers in Chennai, India via video on July 28. (Photo courtesy of Indian government)

Comment

Why India wants a free hand, strategically speaking

Modi prefers a balancing act rather than becoming a semi-ally of the West

13 August 2023

G20 Summit

India seeks to solidify global power status as G20 chair

Rice export ban a sore topic as New Delhi works to revive Black Sea grain deal

11 August 2023

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Samidare, left, and helicopter carrier JS Izumo dock side-by-side in Vietnam in June during an Indo-Pacific deployment.

Indo-Pacific

Japan destroyer tests Sri Lanka shipyard with eye on future use

Ship conducts first overseas maintenance, stops at Malacca Strait choke point

11 August 2023

Politics

India's Modi says 'sun of peace' will soon rise in Manipur

PM charges opposition with playing politics over deadly clashes in the remote state

11 August 2023

Strong economic growth has boosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's confidence in securing a third term.

Politics

India's Modi angles for third term with drastic action on inflation

Buoyed by economy, PM takes aim at potential political risk with rice export ban

10 August 2023

Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of India's main opposition Congress party, arrives at Parliament in New Delhi on Aug. 7 after his reinstatement as a lawmaker.

Politics

Gandhi accuses Modi's party of 'murdering India' in Manipur

Reinstated opposition leader kicks up storm in parliament over ethnic conflict

9 August 2023

India's government and central bank are said to have expressed concerns about Chinese stakes held in Paytm, a pioneer in digital payments in India.

Companies

Founder of India's Paytm to buy back shares from Ant Group

Sharma slashes exposure to Chinese capital as New Delhi and Beijing clash

9 August 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to France in July: By moving a no-confidence motion against him, the opposition aims to put him on the spot over months of violence in Manipur.

Politics

Modi no-confidence debate begins over India's Manipur violence

Opposition parties seek to corner government ahead of 2024 elections

8 August 2023

Some Bollywood insiders and opposition critics say more films are promoting the agenda of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. But an Information Ministry official said the BJP simply wants to "inculcate good cultural and social values through movies."

Asia Insight

Bollywood becomes political battleground as India's election looms

Some filmmakers find amplifying Modi government's message is good for business

8 August 2023

A cheetah is seen before being flown from South Africa to India in February under an agreement between the two governments to introduce the African cats to the South Asian country.

Environment

India races to 'rectify' cheetah project after ninth cat dies

Alarming numbers mar reintroduction effort championed by Modi

5 August 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in St. Petersburg on June 17. (TASS/Kyodo)

Comment

Will anti-Westernism sweep Global South?

Resentment against former colonial powers still festers in some emerging nations

5 August 2023

Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at party headquarters in New Delhi, as Congress cruised to victory in the Karnataka election in May.

Politics

India Supreme Court stays Gandhi conviction in Modi surname case

Ruling brings relief to opposition leader ahead of 2024 election

4 August 2023

An Indian farmer carries rice saplings in her field. India banned exports of non-basmati white rice on July 20.

Commodities

Rice prices hit 11-year high as Indian export ban fuels supply fears

Once-stable rice joins expensive wheat in growing risk of 'agflation' and hunger

4 August 2023

Burned vehicles are pictured following clashes between Hindus and Muslims in the Nuh district of India's Haryana on Aug. 1.

Politics

Indian business hub Gurugram tense after Hindu-Muslim clashes

At least seven people killed and over 100 arrested

2 August 2023

The Russian-made Kudankulam nuclear power plant operates in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

International relations

India's dependence on Russia for nuclear power raises U.S. concerns

Modi-Biden meeting highlighted Washington's aim to cut New Delhi's ties with Moscow

2 August 2023

Washington-Beijing tensions and COVID-induced uncertainty are driving Apple out of China and into India, where it hopes to move a significant chunk of its iPhone supply chain.

The Big Story

Inside Apple's India dream

Tech giant aims to move at least 20% of iPhone production to India as it accelerates away from China

2 August 2023