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Indian jeweller Mehul Choksi wanted over US$1.8 billion PNB fraud arrested in Belgium. . Photo: Instagram/bhartiyapolitics
India

Indian jeweller wanted over US$1.8 billion fraud, arrested after 7-year manhunt

Mehul Choksi, accused in one of India’s biggest bank frauds, was arrested in Belgium, plans to challenge extradition, citing health issues and cancer treatment.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh reintroduces ‘except Israel’ phrase on passports

Britain

UK Labour MP denies wrongdoing after reports of Bangladeshi arrest warrant

India

India’s new submarine base targets China’s growing sea power

The Rambilli base’s network of pens aim to provide India’s submarines with an undetected gateway to the Bay of Bengal – and beyond.

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A diesel-electric attack submarine of the Indian Navy is seen off the coast of Mumbai in 2019. Photo: Indian Ministry of Defence/AFP
A diesel-electric attack submarine of the Indian Navy is seen off the coast of Mumbai in 2019. Photo: Indian Ministry of Defence/AFP
India

Samsung, Hitachi fight Modi over costly e-waste recycling policy

New rules require certain manufacturers to pay significantly more to recycle air conditioners, refrigerators, TVs and other appliances.

India

Indian army officer and 3 suspected militants killed in Kashmir

India insists the Kashmir militancy is Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, and many Kashmiris consider it a legitimate freedom struggle.

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh families seek sons feared fighting for Russia in Ukraine war

Worried families claim the men were duped into joining the Russian army after being originally promised jobs elsewhere.

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Destruction in the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region in March. Bangladesh’s embassy in Moscow says it has received requests from families seeking to bring back their sons they allege were duped into joining the Russian army. Photo: Russian Defence Ministry/AFP
Destruction in the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region in March. Bangladesh’s embassy in Moscow says it has received requests from families seeking to bring back their sons they allege were duped into joining the Russian army. Photo: Russian Defence Ministry/AFP
India

India speeds up UK, EU trade deals to buffer against Trump’s tariffs

Analysts warn of potential ‘winners and losers’ if deals are rushed – though 90 per cent of the UK deal is already reportedly done.

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United States

Tariffs impact on developing nations may be worse than foreign aid cuts: UN

Tariffs on imports to the US mean developing economies risk sliding back on gains made in recent years, says the United Nations’ trade agency.

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India

Urine trouble: Air India probes bizarre peeing case on Bangkok flight

The carrier has formed an independent committee to review the matter and determine potential disciplinary actions.

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Air India is investigating after a drunk passenger urinated on a fellow traveller during a flight, prompting safety reviews. Photo: TNS
India

Musk’s SpaceX set to transform India’s space sector with Jio and Airtel tie-ups

Reliance Jio and its rival Bharti Airtel have signed separate deals with SpaceX to bring the Starlink internet service to India.

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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in 2020. Space X’s Starlink is partnering Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in India’s satellite-based digital communications industry. Photo: TNS
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in 2020. Space X’s Starlink is partnering Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in India’s satellite-based digital communications industry. Photo: TNS
India

India readies for ‘big win’ US extradition of 2008 Mumbai attack suspect

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian citizen born in Pakistan, will face trial in India for helping to plan the 2008 Mumbai attack.

India

In India, cyber scams targeting elderly fuel digital safety concerns

One 82-year-old victim lost nearly US$400,000 after fraudsters convinced him of their credentials by fabricating Supreme Court letters.

India

Modi-Yunus meeting a ‘cooling-off moment’ in strained India-Bangladesh ties

Analysts say meeting was a tactical pause and rebuilding ties will take time amid deep-seated mistrust and regional rivalries.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus during a meeting on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 4. Photo: EPA-EFE/Indian Press Information Bureau
India

As Trump tariffs shake China, global trade, India sees ‘opportunity of lifetime’

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the current turmoil in global economy can be traced back to China joining the World Trade Organization.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with President Donald Trump. Photo: TNS
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with President Donald Trump. Photo: TNS
Cambodia

India boosts defence cooperation with Cambodia as China’s influence draws scrutiny

The China-funded expansion of Ream Naval Base has made the US and analysts worried that it will be used as a strategic outpost by China.

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh pleads for tariff pause as US buyers freeze garment orders

Facing a 37 per cent tariff, the world’s second-largest garment producer wants a three-month delay as US firms slam the brakes on shipments.

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India

Shorter layovers, new lounges, better jets: Air India’s revival takes flight

India’s flag carrier is investing heavily to lure back passengers, promising faster connections and upgraded cabins.

An Air India aircraft prepares to land at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Photo: EPA-EFE
An Air India aircraft prepares to land at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Photo: EPA-EFE
Bangladesh

Bangladesh court detains 70 lawyers tied to toppled government

All of the lawyers belonged to the party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following a student-led uprising in 2024.

India

Lamborghini crash in India reignites debate over privilege and impunity

The car’s driver was released on a bail of US$300 after critically injuring two construction workers, sparking accusations of unequal justice.

India

US tourist arrested after visit to forbidden Indian tribal island

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov tried to make contact with the isolated Sentinelese tribe and left offerings on the island.

A Sentinel tribal man aims with his bow and arrow at an Indian Coast Guard helicopter as it flies over their island for survey in Indias Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in 2004. Photo: AP/Indian Coast Guard
India

India turns to AI to boost early detection of glaucoma

AI tools can help analyse retinal images to detect signs of glaucoma, and warn people about impending health risks for related diseases, experts say.

A doctor checks the eyes of a patient. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, often without noticeable symptoms, leading to loss of vision if left untreated. Photo: Shutterstock
A doctor checks the eyes of a patient. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, often without noticeable symptoms, leading to loss of vision if left untreated. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan

Japan faces demand for full footage over death of Sri Lankan woman from family

Wishma Sandamali suffered from ill health and lost more than 20kg while in detention in Nagoya for months before she died in 2021.

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India

India’s Lower House passes bill that would change Muslim land laws

Critics fear it will further undermine Muslim rights in India and could be used to confiscate historic mosques and other property.

India

Temasek takes a big bite of India’s food market with major Haldiram’s deal

The state investment fund has reportedly bought a 10 per cent stake in the leading Indian food company for US$1 billion.

Packets of snacks on the shelves inside a Haldiram’s restaurant in Mumbai, India. Photo: Reuters
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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