As India hunts Asia Cup glory, tactical gambits, selection headaches and rising pressure take center stage. Can this cricketing powerhouse finally seize the elusive trophy and end years of regional frustration?
India have stormed into the Asian Games 2026 semi-finals, setting up a high-stakes clash with a formidable opponent. We break down who the Men in Blue face next and what’s at stake.
Japan is wooing young Indian researchers with new AI and chemistry initiatives, offering funding, joint labs and industry ties to boost innovation and counter a shrinking domestic talent pool.
Health ministers and senior officials are gathering at the Seventy-ninth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South‑East Asia to celebrate recent health gains, chart bold new priorities and strengthen coordinated regional disease‑control efforts
BCCI vice‑president Rajeev Shukla has offered a clear explanation for India’s decision to decline the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Naqvi, citing protocol norms and diplomatic sensitivities – a move that has ignited debate across the region
For a fleeting moment – a staged handshake and a shared smile at the BRICS summit – Xi and Modi seemed to reopen a channel of dialogue. But the optics masked deeper strategic fissures: Asia’s nuclear-armed rivals remain sharply divided over borders, spheres of influence, and the very future of regional security
India pulled off a surprise ahead of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, tweaking their winning combination by replacing Pratika Rawal with Gunalan Kamalini – a move designed to sharpen balance and inject valuable depth
Vietnam and India are ramping up cooperation in human resources, science, technology, and innovation. Together they’re fast-tracking skills development, supercharging digital transformation, and igniting sustainable growth across key strategic sectors
Global science innovation is rapidly shifting to Asia as investment, talent, and R&D infrastructure surge, challenging Western dominance and reshaping pharmaceutical competition worldwide.
The Gates Foundation is partnering with India to build AI-driven tools that help farmers boost yields and weather shocks – with plans to scale the technology across key markets in Asia and Africa
Gujarat is set to unveil Asia’s first desert-themed drive-through night safari – a pioneering after-dark adventure that lets visitors glide through immersive desert landscapes and come face‑to‑face with nocturnal wildlife. This bold new attraction aims to electrify regional tourism with an unforgettable, up-close encounter with the desert at night
Backed by The Rockefeller Foundation, Indian, regional, and global partners are launching bold, coordinated initiatives to tackle rapidly intensifying extreme-heat threats and protect South Asia’s most vulnerable communities
CSEP India issues an urgent wake-up call: critical shortfalls in primary healthcare across South and Southeast Asia demand immediate increases in financing, strengthened frontline capacity, and data-driven reforms to transform the promise of universal health coverage into reality
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has delivered a ringing vote of confidence in Babar Azam’s men, insisting they have the hunger and temperament to unsettle a dominant India in the Asia Cup. He dubbeds the high-stakes showdown the ultimate examination of Pakistan’s nerve and big-match pedigree
Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with CreativeLand Asia to create India’s first Transmedia Entertainment City – a bold flagship venture set to ignite economic growth by turning media, gaming and tourism into engines of investment, jobs and creative innovation
In a pulsating Dubai finale, India edged out Pakistan to retain the Asia Cup 2025 title. The dramatic win further cements India’s dominance in the regional cricket arena, BBC reports
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers questioned India’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy, urging that “politics should stay aside” in sports. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions affecting the tournament’s spirit.
India and China have resumed direct flights after a long hiatus, marking a significant step in restoring bilateral ties and boosting trade and tourism. The move has been widely welcomed across Asia.
Gold demand in India surged during the festive season, supporting prices, while China’s market remained subdued in post-holiday trade, reflecting cautious investor sentiment, Reuters reports.
Air India and STARLUX Airlines have announced a new partnership, offering seamless, luxury travel between India and Taiwan. This collaboration aims to enhance passenger experience with streamlined connections and premium services.