Loans and investments ignore profits and blur economics and security
Elections will likely deliver either a weak coalition or unpopular majority
Beijing possibly hoping for a return to power of the Rajapaksa clan
Opposition party gains ahead of this month's vote
Islamabad's dependence on Beijing loans grows further
Assam on edge as Modi's 2014 vow to eject 'Bangladeshi infiltrators' echoes
Beijing touts alternatives to US, but effect may be limited
India's Modi wants greater involvement with China-led development bank
Bank says it is 'apolitical' and wants to connect Asia and Africa
From North Korea to Iran, the SCO's unity contrasts with Western rancor
Incumbents draw on Beijing's support as opponents tap resentment of its influence
Shanghai-Shenzhen group beats Indian bid for share of Bangladesh's main exchange
Indian PM faces diplomatic hurdles but could win votes back home
Regulating informal village 'middlemen' could help to end abuses
Curbing evasion critical to combating money laundering and boosting revenue collection
Prices for meth-based 'Yaba' pills have plunged, fueling greater use
Is it better to preserve and build on historical legacy or destroy it?
China-financed infrastructure projects put country in vicious cycle
Export subsidies leading to price pressure will be raised at GSA meeting next month