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Monsoon rains leave more than 60 dead in Nepal and India
Landslides and floods have caused widespread destruction in several parts of Nepal and the neighbouring Indian state of West Bengal,…
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LG Electronics aims to make India a global manufacturing hub with local unit’s listing
LG Electronics is looking to position India as a global manufacturing hub, an executive of its Indian unit said on Wednesday (Oct 1), as…
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At least 31 dead in crowd crush at India political rally, reports say
At least 31 people died on Saturday in a crowd crush during a large political event in southern India, according to media reports. Among…
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Old protest video falsely linked to India PM's Manipur trip
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Manipur in September since more than 250 people were killed in ethnic clashes…
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The sun sets on India's iconic and controversial Soviet fighter jet
The first time he throttled the MiG‑21 to full power, soaring 20km above the Earth at twice the speed of sound, the young fighter pilot…
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Unrelated videos from India, Maldives falsely linked to demands of Nepal protests
After deadly anti-corruption demonstrations in Nepal toppled the Himalayan nation's government, several videos showing crowds waving…
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Air India crash aftermath handled 'irresponsibly', says court
The highest court in India has strongly criticised the country's aviation authorities for their handling of the aftermath of the Air India…
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'I'm running 100 marathons across India for my dad'
A woman says a "series of serendipitous events" led her to attempt 100 marathons in 100 days across South Asia in memory of her father.…
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India launches national policy to harness geothermal energy
India’s Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled the National Policy on Geothermal Energy, introducing a framework…
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Rolls-Royce opens global capability centre in Bengaluru
Rolls-Royce, a British multinational aerospace and defence company, has opened a 700-seat global capability and innovation centre (GCC) in…
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India's gaming fans eye illegal sites after gambling ban
India last month passed a law banning online gambling (Sajjad HUSSAIN) India's ban on online gambling has shuttered a billion-dollar…
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India hardliners give Nepal protests baseless religious twist
Protesters in Nepal ousted the prime minister and set parliament ablaze over the government's ban on social media and corruption…
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Why India's Supreme Court remains 'a men's club'
India recently appointed new judges to the top court and some high courts. But the list has very few women. In September 2021, a…
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India tweaks IPO rules to allow easier listing for big firms
India’s securities market regulator on Friday (Sep 12) made it easier for very large private companies to go public in one of the world’s…
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Will farming under solar panels take off?
Harpal Dagar has been farming under solar panels for five years "As a farmer, you're always at the mercy of weather," says Harpal Dagar…
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Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world?
Islamabad, Pakistan – On Sunday, Nepal’s then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli mocked youth protesters, who were planning a major agitation…
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KKR, Blackstone turn India into Asia’s buyout HQ after China dip
The South Asian nation offers strong economic expansion, with broader investment opportunities across sectors from infrastructure to…
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Indonesia bonds set to extend edge over India on rate-cut bets
Investors are favouring Indonesian sovereign debt over Indian bonds in the contest between Asia’s two traditional high-yield markets.…
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Smotrich leads economic-diplomatic delegation to India
Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, August 6, 2025 (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)…
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Apple’s India sales hit record US$9 billion after big retail push
Apple’s annual sales in India hit a record of nearly US$9 billion in the last fiscal year, signalling growing consumer demand for its…
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Has India ‘weaponised water’ to deliberately flood Pakistan?
Islamabad, Pakistan – For the second time in three years, catastrophic monsoon floods have carved a path of destruction across Pakistan’s…
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Deutsche Bank puts India retail banking business up for sale
Deutsche Bank is exploring the sale of its Indian retail banking assets and has invited bids from domestic and foreign lenders in the…
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Gartex Texprocess India 2025 shared automation, sustainability
Gartex Texprocess India concluded on 23 August after showcasing new technologies, advanced equipment, new material advancements, and…
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From boom to ban: The rise and fall of India's betting apps
Kartik Srinivas (name changed) still flinches at the mention of online betting. What began as a thrill to earn a quick buck spiralled into…