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Biman Mukherji
Senior Correspondent, Asia
Biman Mukherji has more than two decades of reporting and editing experience in Asia, focusing on Indian and Asia business.
Biman Mukherji has more than two decades of reporting and editing experience in Asia, focusing on Indian and Asia business.
Languages Spoken:
English
Analysts say the pact could evolve into a broader ideological military bloc that could extend its influence to the Indian Ocean region.
Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy.
The locally made missile system is set to be a key part of India’s goal to create a multilayered national defence umbrella by 2035.
Asia’s power infrastructure may come under pressure due to high demand for air conditioning amid lingering concerns over energy supply.
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How long this boost in relations will last, though, depends on whether the yen can hold its value, experts say.
Nandan Nilekani’s efforts to reform the nation’s education sector face employability and AI challenges amid anger over exam scandals.
Another energy-price shock could mean renewed pressure on their currencies, subsidies and public finances.
Analysts welcome the outreach, saying the summit will be an opportunity for both sides to work together if Rahman accepts the invitation.
Fake videos targeting a top military officer and rising online fraud cases have raised fears of deepfakes sowing ‘panic and confusion’.
Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation.
New Delhi avoided a higher tariff rate via a timely policy change, but US demands and Russian oil friction leave a trade deal in limbo.
Every six weeks or so, an Indian shipyard sends a new warship into service. The pace is no accident.
India’s latest street protests have been a challenge to PM Narendra Modi as politicians joined youngsters’ calls to demand action.
Akasa Air aims to raise its capacity while AirBorneo plans to connect more regional destinations as larger rivals face constraints to expand.
Analysts say Congress’ failure to be fully in sync with the movement reveals a missed opportunity to connect with India’s Gen Z.
Investment chief Rosan Roeslani says the overhaul is about building trust, not just pleasing index providers.
A Houthi blockade could disrupt Saudi oil flows through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving Asian buyers with fewer options.
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 rocket lifted off on Saturday, carrying customer payloads and in-orbit experiments on its maiden orbital mission.
New Delhi’s ‘proactive new playbook’ aims to fill the vacuum left by fluctuating US commitments in the region, analysts say.
In the rush to build the digital future, regional tech hubs are digging up the past.
The ousted leader, who has been sentenced to death, plans a December homecoming in a high-stakes bid to resurrect her banned party.
Analysts warn the failure to protect vulnerable girls and deport a convicted ringleader has ‘undermined’ the ruling party.
Alternative trade routes and an AI tech boom are helping the region cushion the blow of a threatened maritime tariff.
A new deal gives Delhi access to the world’s largest known uranium reserves for ‘peaceful’ use, advancing its nuclear energy goals.
The pact will be a ‘practical blueprint’ for resolving issues such as tariffs, services and regulatory cooperation, analysts say.
A successful digital collaboration with Indonesia could elevate India into ‘a primary architect of its infrastructure’, analysts say.
The pact to equip Indian vessels with radar-evading antennas comes as China expands its own naval cooperation with Pakistan.
Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns.
Airlines are desperate for clean fuel. India has mountains of harvest waste. Connecting the two could net billions, says a new report.
