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The profound questions he raised and provoked 100 years ago about China and its people during his tumultuous visit may be even more relevant today than ever before.

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The grievances raised by the All India Mobile Retailers Association show the current precarious position of OnePlus’ business in the world’s second-largest smartphone market.

Judges ruled that Yameen’s 2022 trial on corruption and money-laundering charges during tenure of a pro-Indian government was unfair, ordered a retrial.

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Asia looks ready to turn a corner in quarterly earnings growth this results season. Here are five key themes to watch as the report cards roll in over the next few weeks.

India outlawed the practice of forcing bears to dance for entertainment in 1972. Decades later, animal-rights groups thought they’d rescued the last one being held in captivity. But it turns out they were wrong.

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The rebels, who ascribe to a form of communism propagated by late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, have waged a guerilla-style struggle against the government.

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Amir Tamba, who died in Lahore on Saturday, was a suspect in prison death of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, who was convicted of spying in Pakistan and handed death sentence in 1991.

Local guides say a lack of respect for indigenous culture in India is a concern as tourist footfall increases amid plans to build facilities in tribal territory.

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Delhi is a city of endless squabbles – over who makes the best version of the Indian capital’s signature dish. We look at some of the restaurants vying for butter chicken supremacy, and how to make it best.

Opposition parties, and India’s long history of religious pluralism, both face an ‘existential crisis’ as Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP looks set to secure a third term in power.

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The Congress party and the Communist Party of India will include in their legislative agenda a law to recognise same-sex civil unions, if they win enough votes.

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As the country’s general election nears, politicians face a sobering reality: the fastest-growing economy is struggling to create enough jobs for its educated youth.

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Washington is concerned about India’s ‘slide into illiberalism’, but it ‘doesn’t weaken [US-India ties], much less impact its future trajectory’, analysts say.

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Analysts say a thaw in tensions could come with a changing of the guard in Pakistan, with both sides keen to not let ties worsen amid significant challenges.

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Only 14.2 per cent of respondents were confident India would ‘do the right thing’ and contribute to global stability, while 30.5 per cent had ‘little confidence’.

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China has pledged to develop the Colombo International Airport and Hambantota port, and play a ‘positive role’ in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring.

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