Defense
U.S. State Department approves $4bn sale of armed drones to India
Weapons export deal clears key hurdle after years of talks
South Asia
Companies
Founder of Indian edtech venture Byju's faces expulsion
Investors accuse Raveendran of mismanagement at pioneering company
Economy
India's interim budget signals Modi confidence ahead of elections
Infrastructure gets another boost but government avoids 'spectacular' outlays
Opinion
Excitement about Pakistan's election is hard to find
Maneuverings to sideline Imran Khan and his PTI have left voters disheartened
Business trends
India's Reliance stands to benefit from failure of Sony-Zee deal
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani is hoping to create India's largest TV business
Finance
KKR raises $6.4bn for its Asian infrastructure fund
Mandate covers sectors such as renewables, water and transport
Pakistan elections
Pakistan election battlegrounds heat up as Imran Khan hit by jail terms
Nawaz Sharif bets on biggest province Punjab; the smallest, Balochistan, matters to China
Automobiles
India's Maruti Suzuki beats Q3 profit view on strong SUV sales
Helped by traditional big ticket consumer purchases during festive season
Economy
Resilient China and U.S. lift IMF global economic outlook for 2024
Growth forecasts also upgraded for India, ASEAN-5 but cut for Japan
Markets
India and rest of Asia drive surge in global derivatives trades
'Zero days to expiration' options draw investors seeking quick, cheap bets
Startups
India's 1st unicorn of 2024 sparks hope for thaw to funding winter
AI startup Krutrim attains $1bn valuation in funding round
Pakistan elections
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan given 10-year jail term for leaks, party says
PTI vows to challenge 'sham case' as nation prepares for elections
International relations
Pakistan and Iran patch up ties but militants poised to play spoilers
Experts say root causes of border strikes unresolved as proxy warfare spreads
Automobiles
India's electric vehicle boom stalls over charging challenges
Limited infrastructure major hurdle to lifting sales in world's No. 3 car market
International relations
Pakistan, Iran agree to expand security cooperation after missile strikes
Ministers say misunderstandings resolved over cross-border attacks on militants
Opinion
India is still an officially secular nation, but maybe not for long
Modi's inauguration of Hindu temple marks triumph of BJP quest
Politics
Bhutan's liberal Tobgay becomes prime minister after fourth free vote
South Asian nation's economy faces challenge as young people leave
Life
Kitty parties live on to provide cash and comfort for Indian women
Despite improving financial inclusion, many still rely on informal saving
Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Aerospace & Defense Industries
India and China open doors for Global South in space competition
Emerging countries keen to boost prestige and gain access to related resources
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International relations
Gunmen in Iran kill nine Pakistanis days after tit-for-tat strikes
Attack comes amid neighbors' efforts to patch up relations
Pakistan elections
Pakistan elections: 5 people poised to shape the country's future
Three-time PM Nawaz Sharif seen as favorite with Imran Khan sidelined
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Society
A decade after India's 'gun for women,' safety debate far from settled
Firearms takeup limited; critics insist weapons aren't answer to violence against women
Defense
India parades domestic weapons amid China border tensions
New Delhi eyes expanded defense industry to develop its military power
Aerospace & Defense Industries
India's Tata and France's Airbus to manufacture helicopters together
Deal signed during French President Macron's visit, Indian foreign secretary says