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India
Woman in India injured after gas-filled balloons explode in lift
A man who was carrying the balloons filled with hydrogen instead of the safer helium gas was also injured in the incident.
6 Feb 2026 - 4:52PM
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India
18 dead, 8 injured in explosion at illegal India coal mine, police say
6 Feb 2026 - 6:10AM
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India
India probes suspected suicide of 3 sisters amid social media ban debate
5 Feb 2026 - 7:43PM
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Indian activist wins US$1 million prize for transforming slum schools through art
Rouble Nagi wins the 2026 Global Teacher Prize for opening 800 slum centres and using art to provide free education across India.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:50PM
Rouble Nagi, known for her slum learning centres and murals, won the US$1 million Global Teacher Prize in Dubai on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Pakistan
Pakistan accuses ‘elements supported by India’ of organising Balochistan attacks
The attacks in recent days in the restive province caused the deaths of more than 250 civilians, security personnel and insurgents.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:17PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s ‘affordable’ China-developed jet: a victim of its own success?
At half the price of an F-16, the JF-17 is attracting new buyers that Islamabad may struggle to actually supply.
3 Feb 2026 - 1:33PM
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United States
Trump lifts Russia-related oil tariffs on India under new trade deal
Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
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US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reached a trade deal easing tariffs and reducing tensions over Russian oil purchases. Photo: AFP
India
India eyes ‘global manufacturing powerhouse’ status with budget boost
The measures aim to boost production in key sectors such as biopharma and semiconductors, and increase support for smaller businesses.
2 Feb 2026 - 7:06PM
Pakistan
Pakistan bats away India match but stays in T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:52AM
Pakistan
Pakistan says it killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ after Balochistan attacks
‘The bodies of these 145 killed terrorists are in our custody, and some of them are Afghan nationals,’ the provincial chief minister said.
2 Feb 2026 - 11:24AM
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India
India calls Modi’s Israel visit mention in Epstein email ‘trashy ruminations’
The foreign ministry acknowledged the 2017 trip but said the rest of the claims ‘deserve to be dismissed with the utmost contempt’.
1 Feb 2026 - 1:34PM
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (right) gestures as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sits to sign the guest book during a welcome ceremony in Jerusalem in 2017. Photo: AFP
Pakistan
Pakistan insurgents kill 21, including children, in multiple attacks
The Baloch Liberation Army, banned in Pakistan, claimed responsibility and released videos showing women taking part in the attacks.
31 Jan 2026 - 9:12PM
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India
Will India warm to Russia’s bid to revive troika with China?
Analysts say New Delhi may see a ‘limited role’ for the Russia-India-China trialogue amid global tensions and competing priorities.
31 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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India
Luxury water makes a splash in India as status symbol
In India, the premium water segment accounts for 8 per cent of the bottled water market last year compared to just 1 per cent in 2021.
31 Jan 2026 - 1:06PM
Belt and Road Initiative
China to step up investment in Nepal’s hydropower sector: Nepalese official
China has ‘already proposed some projects’ in Nepal, as it looks to tap the country’s huge hydropower resources and sell power to India.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:30AM
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The site for one of Nepal’s proposed hydroelectric dams, the Budhi Gandaki project. The country is keen to attract more foreign investment to tap its huge hydropower resources. Photo: SCMP
India
Why India should tackle pollution more urgently than tariffs
The adverse impact of pollution could lead to significant health and economic costs for India if left unchecked.
30 Jan 2026 - 8:24PM
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Bangladesh
Not cricket? Political sticky wicket forces Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup
Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has brought tensions among the South Asian neighbours to the forefront.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
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India
Plane crashes in India, killing Maharashtra deputy chief minister and 4 others
The VSR Ventures-operated Learjet 45 aircraft went down in flames, leaving no survivors.
29 Jan 2026 - 2:23AM
Rescuers work at the site of a plane crash at Baramati airport on Wednesday. Photo: IANS via Xinhua
India
India, EU ‘make history’ as they seal trade pact amid US tariff pressure
Both sides are ‘set to benefit’ from the deal that analysts say will underscore broader shifts under way in the global order.
27 Jan 2026 - 7:10PM
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Why India’s focus on Middle East is on trade despite defence ties with UAE
A potential defence partnership agreement between India and the UAE has fuelled speculation of more rival blocs emerging in the region.
26 Jan 2026 - 8:28PM
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Banking & finance
In a turbulent world, funding Asia’s critical infrastructure a ‘duty’: AIIB
New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent.
26 Jan 2026 - 4:01PM
India
EU envoys top guests at India celebration to seal trade deal
India and the EU have tried to cut dependence on Russia and the US respectively by diversifying imports and pushing their own domestic manufacturing.
25 Jan 2026 - 7:01PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on February 28 last year. Photo: Reuters
Nepal
Viral lies: AI deepfakes hijack reality in Nepal’s election run-up
From fake fist-fights to made-up arrests, AI-generated clips are confusing voters in a nation where just 31 per cent are digitally literate.
24 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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India
India, EU ramp up push for ‘historic’ free-trade deal amid US tariff tensions
A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment, analysts say.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:45PM
India
Unrest in Iran complicates India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy
India views the current Iranian government as a ‘predictable counterweight’ against Pakistan’s influence, an analyst says.
22 Jan 2026 - 4:20PM
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