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Riding on military might and economic growth, India ranks third in Asia Power Index 2025
India | November 28, 2025 21:53 ISTIndia ranks third for two measures -- economic capability and future resources. It increased its economic capability rank by one place to third, overtaking Japan, the Asia Power Index report said.
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Nepal echoes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: Anti-Govt protests across South Asia follow similar patterns
Explainers | September 09, 2025 17:48 ISTWidespread youth-led protests in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal over corruption, governance failures, and economic hardship have toppled long-standing regimes, reflecting shared regional and global crises.
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Fresh Covid wave hits China and Thailand as cases surge across Asia | Here's what you should know
Explainers | May 16, 2025 16:56 ISTCOVID-19 cases are rising in parts of Asia, including Thailand and China, due to waning immunity, but health authorities urge vigilance—not panic—as most cases remain mild.
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THE Asia rankings 2025 released, IISc bags first spot in India - check full list
Higher Studies | April 24, 2025 15:29 ISTTHE Asia rankings 2025 have been released. According to the rankings, the Indian Institute of Science or IISc, has secured the first position in India. Check full list here.
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5 emerging travel destinations in Asia that you can't miss in 2025
Fashion & Lifestyle | January 16, 2025 18:01 ISTExplore the uncharted! Visit these 5 off-the-beaten-path destinations in Asia that are set to become the hottest travel spots of 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
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India overtakes Japan to become third-most powerful country in Asia | Here's how it happened
World | September 26, 2024 12:11 ISTThis is the first time India has overtaken Japan in the Asia Power Index, signalling its rise to become a global superpower in the coming decades. India is now behind only the United States and China in terms of influence in the Asian continent.
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Jaishankar calls India-China ties 'key to Asia's future', highlights challenges in border talks
World | September 25, 2024 10:26 ISTJaishankar said currently the relationship between the two countries is "significantly disturbed” with respect to the border talks. He also said that 75 per cent of the issues were resolved in the 'disengagement part' while challenges persisted in other aspects.
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Another big quake to hit Earth? Massive tremor 2,500 years ago could have changed Ganga's course
India | June 18, 2024 13:12 ISTA powerful earthquake 2500 years ago, with a magnitude between 7 and 8, dramatically altered the Ganga River's course, potentially affecting up to 140 million people, according to a new study in Nature Communications.
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Asia's first female loco pilot Surekha Yadav to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony
India | June 07, 2024 18:49 ISTSurekha Yadav, who is originally from Satara district in Maharashtra, is also the first woman train driver in India who started her career in 1988.
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How Modi's success in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls affects Asia and the global landscape
News | June 06, 2024 17:58 ISTAfter securing a historic third-term victory in India's parliamentary election, the world awaits to see the next steps of the Narendra Modi-led ruling National Democratic Alliance. Watch the video to know more.
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3 Indian restaurants claim top ranks in ‘Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List’
Lifestyle | March 28, 2024 11:07 ISTWhile all three restaurants saw a slight dip in their rankings compared to last year, their inclusion on this prestigious list is a testament to the vibrant and ever-evolving culinary scene in India.
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Pakistan slides 11 points in Democracy Index 2023, classified as 'authoritarian regime'
World | February 16, 2024 17:10 ISTPakistan has suffered the biggest regression in the Asian region triggering a downgrade from 'hybrid regime' to 'authoritarian regime'. The Economist Intelligence Report said one of the reasons for this was the “outsized political influence of the military".
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Sports Wrap: Asia Cup Final to Axar Patel Injury, Know Latest big news of sports world
Sports | September 17, 2023 16:14 ISTSports Wrap: Asia Cup Final starts, Washington Sundar joins the team, Know Latest big news of sports world
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Cricket Express: Bangladesh Victory to Jasprit Bumrah Family, Know all big news
Sports | September 04, 2023 11:32 ISTCricket Express: Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan, Bumrah left Asia Cup midway, Know all big news
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Rice prices surge to highest levels in 15 years in Asia amid concerns over global supplies: Report
Business | August 09, 2023 21:16 ISTccording to data from the Thai Rice Exporters Association, Thai white rice 5 per cent broken, an Asian benchmark, jumped to $648 a tonne, the most expensive since October 2008.
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Asian Athletics Championships: Why is Lord Hanuman chosen as official mascot of event?
Other Sports | July 11, 2023 21:29 ISTAsian Athletics Championships: The continental event will be featuring over 50 Indian athletes in the five-day tournament.
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IMF exudes confidence in India for economic revival; projects 'Asia-Pacific to grow 4.6 pc in 2023'
Business | May 02, 2023 13:20 ISTInternational Monetary Fund: From 3.8 per cent in 2022, the growth in the dynamic Asia-pacific is projected to hike to 4.6 per cent in 2023.
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Want a deeper understanding of Buddhism? Here are six significant Buddhist sites in Asia
Travel | April 03, 2023 16:00 ISTFrom Bodh Gaya to Borobudur Temple, here are six Buddhist sites for anyone looking for enlightenment and a deeper understanding of Buddhism.
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US President Joe Biden signs USD 40 billion for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
World | May 21, 2022 17:33 ISTThe legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future.
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India ranks Asia's fourth most powerful country in latest ranking
India | December 06, 2021 7:46 ISTIndia performs best in the future resources measure, where it finishes behind only the US and China. However, lost growth potential for Asia's third-largest economy due largely to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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