India elections
India's election enters second phase: Four crucial states to watch
Uttar Pradesh's 80 seats make it key to forming next government
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International relations
Pakistan and Iran agree to boost trade, but Washington casts long shadow
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
India elections
India's Modi under fire for election 'hate speech' against Muslims
Critics blast 'infiltrator' remarks by popular leader in campaign trail speech
The Nikkei View
Democracy put to the test in India's general election
Modi should show respect for minorities through free and fair contest
Opinion
Security for Chinese workers in Pakistan will always be elusive
Closeness between neighbors remains somewhat superficial
Opinion
India's ruling BJP is not talking enough about the economy
Modi should address issues like youth unemployment and sluggish consumption
Politics
Maldives pro-China ruling party tipped to win election
President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC is expected to win at least 62 of 93 seats
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Philippine-U.S. drills, South Korea GDP, Beijing revives auto show
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Sri Lanka crisis
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka as debt restructuring talks hit snag
Upcoming presidential election ramps up pressure to accelerate negotiations
Terrorism
Five Japanese targeted in Pakistan suicide blast
Reports of 1 injury in group after incident in commercial capital Karachi
India elections
India opens world's biggest elections with lower house voting
Results of the multistage poll will be tallied by early June
India elections
Four politicians to watch in Indian elections Modi is seen to win
Ruling BJP aims to clinch over 400 seats for alliance it leads
Politics
Pakistan opposition forms six-way alliance to challenge government
With economy bringing consumer pain, anti-government campaign could accelerate
Politics
Pakistan sets cannabis rules, eyes sales to help balance books
Country hopes trade in drug for medical and industrial uses will boost coffers
Your Week in Asia
India votes, China GDP and Germany's Scholz meets Xi in Beijing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region
Both sides seek strategy against ISIS-K and the West
Economy
Bangladeshi 'India out' campaign hits Ramadan sales
Retailers report demand drop; PM Hasina points to dependence on Indian staples
India elections
India elections set to kick off: 5 things to know
Modi's BJP expected to retain power in world's biggest polls as opposition falters
Opinion
India-U.S.-South Korea tech cooperation has strategic logic
By capitalizing on competitive advantages, trio can strengthen supply chains
Politics
Pakistan rocked by claims judges threatened in ex-PM Khan case
High Court jurists complain over threats of violence, secret surveillance
International relations
Indian ambassador seeks more investment from Japanese SMEs
Diplomat targets 15,000 companies to set up business
International relations
Eyeing third term, India's Modi jabs opposition over Sri Lankan islet
Leader accuses Congress party of 'callously' ceding island in 1970s
International relations
India-Pakistan battle for basmati rice turns acrimonious
Nuclear-armed neighbors' clash over fragrant strain boils over
Japan immigration
Indian business leader hopes more young Indians work in Japan
Business lobby head seeks tenfold rise to create 'bridge' between countries