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29 November, 2024
India’s players celebrate the wicket of Australia’s Sam Konstas on day one of the fourth Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

India fight back after wonder boy Konstas thrills MCG with runs and Kohli run-in

In front of bumper Boxing Day crowd of 87,242, teen debutant scores 60 from 65 balls, before Jasprit Bumrah leads the visitors’ fightback.

Science

Three Gorges times 3: China will build the largest dam in Earth’s deepest canyon

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US-China relations

Opinion | 2024 shows US-China tensions no longer the biggest story

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Pakistan

Pakistan stunned by US fears over its missiles, assesses impact on South Asia

Washington’s assessment comes as Pakistan aims to balance its relations with the US and China amid fears of collateral damage.

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A Pakistani soldier salutes while standing on an air defence missile system during Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad in 2022. Photo: Reuters
Technology

Will India’s undersea cable overhaul make it a global data powerhouse?

A number of new cable systems set to come online by 2025 are expected to quadruple the country’s data transmission capacity.

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Food and Drinks

‘Bit of a joke’: India’s popcorn tax sparks roasting of complex GST system

Social media users slam country’s excessive regulations and high taxation after government’s move to impose three-tier tax on popcorn.

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North Korea

Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.

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Students and other activists carry Bangladesh’s national flag during a protest march to mark one month since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down after a mass uprising, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 5. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Besides the border, 4 issues obstruct warmer China-India ties

Both nations share similarities but also sharp differences in how they see the international order, its future, multipolarity and the Global South.

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh seeks return of ex-PM Hasina from India amid embezzlement probe

The anti-corruption commission is investigating allegations of mismanagement and money laundering related to a Russian nuclear facility.

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Diplomacy

How US sanctions on Pakistan could be a ‘net advantage for India’

Recent sanctions are further evidence of Pakistan’s relative decline in importance in the US, analysts note.

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Commuters ride past a replica of Pakistan’s “Ghauri” ballistic missile along a road in Islamabad on December 19. Photo: AFP
Australia

Australia’s South Asians hail anti-racism framework for including caste

The framework will help fight caste discrimination by enhancing legal protections in areas such as housing, education and culture.

Melbourne-based documentary filmmaker Vikrant Kishore. Photo: Vikrant Kishore
Investing

India’s luxury property market booming despite economic slowdown

Sales of luxury properties in India priced at US$470,000 and above surged by 37.8 per cent in January-September, according to real estate firm CBRE.

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Sex and relationships

More Indians hire private sleuths for ‘proper checks’ on prospective partners

Apart from premarital checks, some clients want to confirm a suspected affair or if their partner is gay.

Russia

Crude and clout: unpacking the US$13 billion India-Russia oil deal

Analysts suggest New Delhi wants to avoid being eclipsed by Beijing as Russia increasingly relies on China amid a changing world order.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting in Moscow in July. Photo: EPA-EFE
Women and gender

In southern India, the push for home births carries health concerns

While some women advocate for natural childbirth, the lack of skilled care and potential for complications during home deliveries poses significant risks.

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Home births are rising in India due to high healthcare costs and forced C-sections, but experts warn of increased maternal deaths and medical risks. Photo: Shutterstock
North Korea

India reopens North Korea embassy in ‘strategic’ move in volatile region: experts

Experts believe the embassy’s resumption of operations will allow India to engage in diplomatic discussions on critical issues in Northeast Asia.

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United States

Quad plans joint coastguard training to counter China in Indo-Pacific: experts

Next year, the group will conduct joint coastguard training by focusing on grey-zone tactics.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong outshines Singapore as demand for flexible office space grows: report

Bengaluru and Makati are the hottest spots as demand surged by 107 and 47 per cent, respectively, according to a study.

People crossing a busy street in Central business district, Hong Kong , in October 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
China-India relations

‘Hard-won’ high-level China-India talks see agreement on six-point consensus

The meeting is part of a diplomatic mechanism that was halted after deadly clashes broke out along the Himalayan frontier five years ago.

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International Cricket Council

‘I’ve had fun’: India ‘all-time great’ Ashwin retires from international cricket

The 38-year-old took 537 wickets in his 106 Tests, leaving him seventh on the all-time list and second only to Anil Kumble for his country.

Narendra Modi

Priyanka Gandhi’s Palestinian bag sparks political firestorm in India

Her gesture has ignited a debate about India’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing criticism from the ruling BJP for allegedly appeasing Muslims.

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Priyanka Gandhi’s Palestinian bag has sparked a political firestorm in India. Photo: X/@iAnkurSingh
The Philippines

Philippines and India hold first maritime talks – are rows with China at play?

During their talks in Manila, Philippine and Indian officials commit to a rules-based international order and discuss maritime cooperation.

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A clash between Chinese coastguard and Philippine Navy personnel near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea in June. Photo: AFP
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake makes first overseas trip to India – is China a factor?

The visit by President Aruna Kumara Dissanayake to New Delhi is seen as a move by Colombo to seek India’s support for debt-laden Sri Lanka.

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Technology

Opinion | From TikTok to Apple, companies must tread carefully amid digital nationalism

Restrictive policies could hinder innovation, limit consumer choice and fragment the global digital economy.

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Rohingya Muslims

‘Inhumane’: inside India’s detention camps for Rohingya refugees

A new report details dehumanising treatment and dire living conditions faced by hundreds of Rohingya held in detention camps across India.

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A Rohingya refugee child looks out through the bars of a window at a camp on the outskirts of Chennai, India. Photo: AFP
China-India relations

Top Chinese and Indian officials to discuss Himalayan border dispute this week

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is to host India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval, a sign of improved Beijing-New Delhi ties.

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Indian and Chinese soldiers greet each other along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh on October 31, 2024, a week after Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held their first meeting in five years. Photo: Indian Army/AFP

‘You guys are amazing’: Indian chess king Gukesh returns to a hero’s welcome

The 18-year-old became the youngest world champion in Singapore last week when he seized upon an unfortunate blunder by China’s Ding Liren.

Music

‘Captivated millions’: India’s tabla drummer Zakir Hussain dies at 73

Hussain’s group Shakti this year won the Grammy for best global music album for their record ‘This Moment’.

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