Business deals
JSW to take stake in MG Motor India as China's SAIC dilutes holdings
Chinese automaker faces headwinds in India due to political tensions
South Asia
Economy
India posts 7.6% GDP growth on brisk infrastructure spending
Figure for July-September quarter surpasses forecasts
Politics
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan steps aside to keep his party's hopes alive
PTI picks 'stopgap' chairman as election winds favor nemesis Nawaz Sharif
Opinion
Pakistan's election will not be about change this time
Military is showing it wants Nawaz Sharif back as prime minister for fourth term
Opinion
India has revitalized multilateralism with its G20 presidency
Leaders came together under renewed spirit of collaboration
International relations
Indian official directed plot to kill Sikh separatist, U.S. says
Attempt on U.S. soil ordered by government employee, according to indictment
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka, creditor nations reach debt restructuring deal in principle
Colombo says agreement covers $5.9bn owed to group not including China
DealStreetAsia
Swiss investor launches $500m Asia-focused climate strategy
Firm called responsAbility Investments targets renewable energy, other sectors
Economy
Indian state calls for Japanese chip and hydrogen investments
Gujarat 'creating requisite infrastructure': Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel
Tea Leaves
Why it's worth learning ancient Sanskrit in the modern world
India’s classical language is making a comeback via Telegram and YouTube
The Big Story
Pakistan makes Afghan refugees pay the price for economic crisis
Threatened with default, government tries reform whilst looking for scapegoats
Technology
Taiwan's Foxconn seen boosting India iPhone output with $1.5bn plant
Apple supplier announces new facility as focus moves beyond China
Indo-Pacific
Quad faces reality check as alleged plot to kill U.S. Sikh dents trust
Whether Biden attends Jan. 26 India parade will be test of partnership
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's spiraling violence spawns strategic risks for India
Northeastern border instability, possible Chinese inroads worry analysts
DealStreetAsia
India-focused HealthQuad on road to raise $300m fund
Sources say company has been talking to investors in India and abroad
Politics
Pakistani Islamist parties tap electorate anger over Israel-Hamas war
Polls, boycott campaign highlight public outrage amid tepid government response
Opinion
Small island states have to be compensated for climate harms
Nations are vulnerable but are also front-line warriors with insights to share
Environment
Indigo dye and banana leather adorn Asia's 'ethical fashion'
Gen Z shows interest in Earth-friendlier choices
Life
High-end Indian chocolate draws international attention
Quality beans and innovative initiatives drive the industry's ascent
International relations
Maldives President Muizzu gets down to work, ups ante on India
New administration exposes details of New Delhi's military presence
Economy
Sri Lanka surprises by cutting policy rates to drive growth
Central bank lowers deposit and lending facilities 9% and 10%, respectively
Sri Lanka crisis
Bankrupt Sri Lanka's poor face life in darkness as price of IMF bailout
Hundreds of thousands cut off from grid; fund insists social safety net is a priority
International relations
U.S. thwarted plot to kill Sikh separatist, issues warning to India
Alleged assassination plan on American soil follows Canada-New Delhi row
G20 Summit
Putin makes appearance as India hosts virtual G20 summit
Xi skips discussion on development issues, Middle East crisis
Automobiles
Toyota to invest nearly $400m for a third plant in India
Partnership with Suzuki Motor pays off as demand soars