Indo-Pacific
U.S., India prepare for mountaintop drills near China border
As Beijing ups pressure on Taiwan, Washington sends signal on potential 2nd front
India
Opinion
The Indian rupee is not ready for the world stage
Reforms will increase use of the currency by those with limited choice
Technology
Loan danger: India's illegal finance apps bring worry, regret
Users tempted by quick cash often face huge interest payments, harassment
International relations
Sri Lanka asks China to defer military ship visit after India protests
Space-tracking vessel initially was approved to arrive this week
Opinion
South Asia's deepening plight should be India's moment to shine
New Delhi's rapid economic rebound puts it in position to help neighbors
DealStreetAsia
Indian travel tech startups in focus as tourism bounces back
Business, leisure travel picking up in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
International relations
Bangladesh seeks China help to repatriate Rohingya refugees
Close Beijing ties challenge diplomatic and trade relationship with India, U.S.
International relations
Sri Lanka caught between China and India over Beijing's 'spy ship'
Desperate for both powers' help, Colombo reportedly seeks to 'defer' vessel's visit
Economy
India central bank raises key rate to 5.4% to cool inflation
After 50-basis-point hike, governor warns of risks from sustained price pressure
Business deals
India's Reliance signs franchise deal with luxury label Balenciaga
Mukesh Ambani's retail unit already working with Valentino, Gap
Technology
India nixes privacy bill opposed by Big Tech, eyes new law
Companies feared compliance burden from stringent data regulations
Transportation
Mumbai metro line back on track after political bickering
Delays underscore frustration over slow pace of Indian infrastructure projects
Politics
India two-child policy gains steam amid jobs and food worries
States ready legislation as country barrels toward world population leader next year
Podcast
Asia Stream: Pakistan's Debt & Divisions
We examine the multitude of crises facing Pakistan 75 years after the partition
5G networks
India's Reliance Jio tops Airtel, Vodafone in 5G auction spending
New Delhi touts superfast mobile as key to becoming a $1tn digital economy
DealStreetAsia
Indian rural fintech startup Jai Kisan raises $50m
Company offers financial tools, services to country's massive rural population
Opinion
China and India should reject West's Russia oil-price cap plan
Latest sanction effort likely to backfire and cause market turmoil
Politics
India's no-Muslim government raises concerns over representation
Modi's BJP brushes off criticism after last Muslim cabinet member's exit
Opinion
Rishi Sunak's rise signifies the arrival of the Indian diaspora
New generations of emigrants have successfully plunged into local politics
Telecommunication
India's Reliance Jio takes center stage in nation's first 5G auction
Sale kicked off this week; speedy mobile internet key to Delhi's digital ambitions