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INS Mahendragiri, the sixth stealth frigate of India’s Nilgiri-class, test fires a missile. It was commissioned into the navy on July 11. Photo: Instagram/IndianNavy

India aims for a 200-ship navy to counter China and Pakistan

Every six weeks or so, an Indian shipyard sends a new warship into service. The pace is no accident.

26 Jul 2026 - 1:30PMvideocam

From marches to memes: why India’s youth turned against Modi

26 Jul 2026 - 12:22PMvideocam

India’s education minister quits in major win for youth protesters

25 Jul 2026 - 9:02PMvideocam

Smaller Asian airlines seek to add routes despite Middle East war, fuel costs

Akasa Air aims to raise its capacity while AirBorneo plans to connect more regional destinations as larger rivals face constraints to expand.

25 Jul 2026 - 2:59PM

Visitors gathered near an Akasa Air aircraft at an aviation exhibition at the Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad in 2024. Photo: AFP

Coke is hit? In India, Iran war can shortage sends Diet Coke prices fizzing

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical supply route for aluminium cans, has forced Coca-Cola to source some from Southeast Asia.

24 Jul 2026 - 3:51PM

Bangladesh president quits, leaving Hasina isolated ahead of return from exile

Mohammed Shahabuddin was pressured to step aside because of his long-standing ties to the former prime minister, sources say.

24 Jul 2026 - 2:07PM

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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends fast, but ‘cockroach’ protests to continue

Youth demonstrators are demanding the education minister’s resignation over exam leaks, in a challenge to Modi’s government.

24 Jul 2026 - 6:42AMvideocam

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk says in a video posted on Friday that he will end his hunger strike if government assures no action against students. Photo: X/Wangchuk66 via Reuters

India’s ‘cockroach’ protests: a rare political opening for the opposition?

Analysts say Congress’ failure to be fully in sync with the movement reveals a missed opportunity to connect with India’s Gen Z.

22 Jul 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

India tunnel disaster at hydropower project leaves 11 dead, 14 missing

At least 27 people were trapped, including some who entered the tunnel to help with rescue efforts after the blast.

21 Jul 2026 - 9:16PM

SpaceX took 4 attempts. India’s space start-up needed just 1

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 rocket lifted off on Saturday, carrying customer payloads and in-orbit experiments on its maiden orbital mission.

21 Jul 2026 - 12:00PM

India’s Skyroot Aerospace orbital rocket Vikram-1 blasts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade

Air force drones are tracking stagnant water on rooftops, while its troops are helping overstretched hospital staff keep track of patients.

21 Jul 2026 - 9:48AM

A municipal worker fumigates a market area in Colombo on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities

The CJP supporters want the education minister to resign over exam irregularities such as question paper leaks and technical glitches.

20 Jul 2026 - 3:23PM

Dry, wet, dry again: India’s monsoon swings threaten crops, power supply

India’s fifth-driest June on record was followed by a sudden deluge that dumped about a month’s worth of rain in a single week.

20 Jul 2026 - 10:52AM

How India’s ‘practical’ alliances could reshape Indo-Pacific security

New Delhi’s ‘proactive new playbook’ aims to fill the vacuum left by fluctuating US commitments in the region, analysts say.

19 Jul 2026 - 1:00PM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese pose for a picture in the stands at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 10. Photo: Reuters

Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised after 21-day hunger strike over exam leaks

The 59-year-old Wangchuk has been fasting to demand the resignation of Modi’s education minister ‌over exam paper leaks that affected millions of students.

18 Jul 2026 - 8:55PM

Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) holds a picture of Sonam Wangchuk, after Wangchuk was taken to a hospital by authorities during his hunger strike, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

India launches first private orbital rocket as space start-ups expand

Skyroot Technologies’ Vikram-1 rocket is about as tall as a seven-storey building and capable of carrying up to 350kg.

18 Jul 2026 - 6:44PM

‘Mini Kabul’ falls silent as Pakistan targets undocumented Afghans in border province

About 2.3 million Afghans – some who lived in Pakistan for decades – have been sent back since the repatriation drive began in 2023.

17 Jul 2026 - 5:15PM

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1 dead, nearly 100 injured in crush at India chariot festival

Tens of thousands had gathered in the town of Puri for one of the world’s oldest and largest religious processions.

17 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

An ambulance is surrounded by pilgrims during the annual Hindu chariot procession in Puri, India, on Thursday,. Photo: AP

Driver claims India’s eco-friendly fuel damaged his car. Court agrees

The first-of-its-kind ruling could embolden others who believe the ethanol-blended fuel has caused problems with their cars to seek redress.

16 Jul 2026 - 11:01PM

Sheikh Hasina’s return bid threatens to upend Bangladeshi politics

The ousted leader, who has been sentenced to death, plans a December homecoming in a high-stakes bid to resurrect her banned party.

16 Jul 2026 - 7:30PMvideocam

Tankers with Iranian oil look to Pakistan for safe harbour amid US blockade

The Rani and the Amil, carrying a combined 1 million barrels of crude, may be heading to Pakistan to either wait or transfer their cargoes.

15 Jul 2026 - 5:52PM

Oil tankers and cargo vessels anchor off Port Sultan Qaboos near the Strait of Hormuz on June 21. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

Why scrapping Nepal’s ‘dollar fare’ could leave locals grounded

Airline operators say lowering tourist airfares will not be ‘economically sustainable’, as the revenue helps subsidise costs for Nepalis.

15 Jul 2026 - 3:32PM

People walk as pigeons fly over Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday. Photo: EPA

Vietnam jeweller rattled after India-Hong Kong diamond-smuggling ring bust

Analysts say PNJ faces ‘significant’ reputational risk from the case involving the former director of its gem certification subsidiary.

15 Jul 2026 - 3:14PMvideocam

Delhi summons Iranian diplomat after Indian sailor killed in Strait of Hormuz

Thirty Indians were among the 46 crew members in the two vessels hit by an Iranian overnight attack.

14 Jul 2026 - 6:18PM

Can Australian uranium fuel India’s nuclear future without sparking arms race?

A new deal gives Delhi access to the world’s largest known uranium reserves for ‘peaceful’ use, advancing its nuclear energy goals.

14 Jul 2026 - 4:07PMvideocam

A nuclear reactor complex in Maharashtra, India. Photo: NPCIL/AFP

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