India slams ‘biased’ analysis of UN expert claiming Pahalgam attack impacted Myanmar refugees

India has strongly rejected “baseless observations” made by a United Nations expert on Myanmar, who alleged that refugees from the Southeast Asian nation were “under severe pressure” following the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and...

India–UAE defence relations enter new phase with UAE Army Chief’s landmark visit

UAE Land Forces Commander Major General Yousef Mayouf Al Halami during his ceremonial welcome at the South Block Lawn, in New Delhi. The visit of Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land...

Apple predicts record holiday sales after modest earnings beat; Stock gains

Apple Inc. the iPhone manufacturer, is banking on its core product to deliver a blockbuster holiday season, the management said during its earnings call on Thursday, October 30. The stock gained 2.5% in extended trading. For the first quarter of...

Stop chasing AI: The simple reason India remains a core investment

The narrative around global investing is often built around stories. Investors weave these stories around cycles, themes, and opportunities to justify and support their investment rationale. When these stories are simple and the rationale is...

Tones that travel through history weave living bond

Hwangbo Ye-jin, a South Korean student studying in Xi'an, explores the city. CHINA DAILY The more I delve into the world of sister-city relationships, the more I realize how varied the connections can be. Some are forged through similar geographic...

Redefining Protection: How Pramerica Life Is Expanding Insurance Access India’s Underserved Markets

India’s insurance story is still being written. Despite decades of liberalisation, the country remains one of the most underinsured large economies globally, especially in rural and lower-income segments. Against this backdrop, Pramerica Life...

GEDA OKs $5M for Aquarium of Guam; Pacific Star new owner seeks tax breaks for $100M investment

The Guam Economic Development Authority approved a $5 million investment in the ongoing renovation of the Aquarium of Guam, while the new owner of the Pacific Star Resort and Spa property is seeking tax breaks through GEDA’s qualifying certificate...

China stocks climb to 10-year peak as Trump-Xi meeting begins

CHINESE shares climbed to a decade high on Thursday as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a high-stakes meeting, fuelling cautious optimism for a potential trade-war truce that will help sustain bullish market...

Japan Mobility Show 2025: The Wildest Concept Cars That Stole The Spotlight

The Japan Mobility Show 2025, Japan’s biennial car show, opened its doors with a bold vision for the future of transportation. What used to be the Tokyo Motor Show changed its name and its vision back in 2023, to give us a glimpse into the future...

India rejects UN expert’s allegation that Pahalagam attack impacted displaced persons from Myanmar

United Nations: India has strongly rejected “baseless observations” made by a UN expert on Myanmar that refugees from the Southeast Asian nation were “under severe pressure” following the Pahalgam terror attack, with Delhi denouncing this...

India: A91 Partners leads $28m funding in IntrCity SmartBus

IntrCity SmartBus, a technology-led intercity mobility platform, on Thursday announced that it has raised nearly $28 million (Rs 250 crore) in its Series D funding round led by A91 Partners. The company said the fresh capital will be used to...

The Water Tap India Can’t Shut

India says Indus water will be held back, stored, redirected, weaponized. They says “blood and water cannot flow together” a slogan first sharpened in 2016 and repeated again in 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But when you strip away the...

External headwinds weaken fiscal consolidation in Asia-Pacific – Fitch

Fitch Ratings this week said external pressures, including weaker global demand and US tariffs on Asian exports, are slowing fiscal consolidation efforts across the Asia-Pacific, even as the region’s growth remains comparatively stronger than...

This Pune firm cracks rare earth code—but India’s magnet shortage persists

Last November, Vikram Dhoot, managing director of Pune-based Ashvini Magnets, began receiving an unusual flurry of calls and emails from Chinese companies. They wanted to collaborate, transfer technology and supply materials—without any active...

Destination NSW hosts youth tourism workshop

Destination NSW has strengthened the state’s position as Australia’s number one destination for youth travel with a Youth Tourism Product Showcase. Held in partnership with Youth Tourism NSW, the appointment-based event connected visitor economy...

TIFFCOM: Historical Epics and Urban Romance Dramas Dominate Chinese TV Slate

Expect more Chinese epic costume dramas and Shanghai-set modern urban romance dramas in the coming years. And with both genres still at the zenith of their popularity in Asia, why change a winning formula? That seemed to be the message from a...

Đà Lạt among top destinations in Asia to visit for Halloween

School Assembly News Headlines Today (Oct 31): India Women Defeat Australia to Enter ODI World Cup Final

School Assembly News Headlines Today (Oct 31): India Women Defeat Australia to Enter ODI World Cup Final If you’re a student on the lookout for news headlines to read out in your school assembly, you’re at the right place! We’ve compiled a list of...

British man with brain tumour is running across India

When Jack Faint was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 25, he responded in an equally unexpected way—by deciding to live bigger, not smaller. Six years later, he’s running the length of India, covering 4,000 kilometres from the Himalayas to the...

Golden Glory for India Pickleball World Cup 2025: Amrita Mukherjee and Suraj Desai Clinch Gold in Mixed Doubles

Amrita Mukherjee (L) and Suraj Desai (R) Clinched Gold in Mixed Doubles at Pickleball World Cup 2025. (Special Arrangement) India’s dominance at the Pickleball World Cup 2025 continued as Amrita Mukherjee and Suraj Desai struck Gold in the Under...