Interview
Hitachi's new president eyes US recovery amid economic stimulus
Kojima says he will spur growth after two large M&As, focus on China for smart cities
India
Comment
Indian leaders fail to understand danger of new IT rules
Critics cite future threats to country's role as 'world's largest democracy'
Politics
First drone attack in India marks new phase for Kashmir dispute
Air base is thought to be hit by bomb-laden unmanned vehicle
Opinion
India actively limits free speech and that is what people want
Tolerance is declining sharply, especially among those aged 18 to 34
Coronavirus
India's health care emergency predates COVID
No safety net and expensive medical bills sink many patients into poverty
Transportation
India's Jet Airways aims to fly again by year-end with rehab plan cleared
Bankruptcy panel rejects carrier's request to restore all airport slots
Technology
Ambani's Reliance Jio joins race for world's cheapest phone with Google
JioPhone Next to debut in September on operating system designed specifically for India
SoftBank
SoftBank makes rare early bet on startup by ex-Infosys CEO
US AI company Vianai Systems to launch products as early as this year
Transportation
Hitachi Transport to build 4 logistics centers in India
Japanese shipper invests $100m to bolster distribution network in growing hub
Coronavirus
India reports 40 cases of new 'delta plus' strain
'Variant of concern' sparks worries of third wave of COVID-19
Markets
Ambani and Adani soar as Indian billionaires outpace Chinese peers
Beijing's antitrust crackdown stunts big tech leaders' wealth growth
International relations
India and Europe draw closer as economic and political ties blur
East-West relations now dictated by their stance on China
DealStreetAsia
KKR takes controlling stake in India's Vini Cosmetics for $625m
The startup targets further expansion in India, South Asia and other growing markets
COVID vaccines
India's Modi government starts free COVID shots for all adults
Move speeds up process to reach goal of vaccinating 940m citizens by year-end
Technology
Tata Group tries to break heavy-industry curse with flurry of e-commerce deals
Online pharmacy and grocery acquisitions meant to challenge Flipkart and Amazon
Aerospace & Defense
Modi's 'Make in India' campaign lifts defense sector amid China row
Over 200 imports now restricted as standoff proves boom for domestic arms makers
Energy
Power unit of Thailand's PTT makes $635m pivot to Asia green energy
Global Power Synergy eyes China and India to boost renewable output to 30%
China tech
China's Realme to expand India production despite COVID surge
Smartphone maker aims to tap massive local market with affordable 5G offerings
Coronavirus
India's COVID cases dip sharply but fears of resurgence surface
Experts warn of another 'explosion' of infections as crowds hit streets
Technology
Modi woos global tech investors to land of 1.2bn mobile phones
India's PM touts Infosys support for French Open at VivaTech digital conference in Paris
