Will Trump’s visa crackdown drive more US work toward India?

H-1B visa restrictions expected to turbocharge India’s global capability centres
30 September 2025, 13:17 PM

India to build first cross-border rail links with Bhutan

Set to open regional trade access for Bangladesh and Nepal, it says
30 September 2025, 10:33 AM

China’s new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee

China’s new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing’s fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new US visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.
29 September 2025, 18:00 PM
29 September 2025, 13:21 PM

X says Indian court ruling on online content removal threatens free speech

Karnataka High Court ruling sparks debate on censorship, digital rights, and online regulation
29 September 2025, 11:22 AM

China former minister gets death for graft

China's former agricultural minister was sentenced to death yesterday on corruption charges, with a two-year reprieve, a court statement said.
28 September 2025, 21:29 PM

World's highest bridge opens to traffic in China

Live drone footage broadcast by state media on Sunday showed vehicles traversing the immense structure
28 September 2025, 19:41 PM

Indian actor-politician Vijay's aides charged after rally stampede kills 40

Police filed case against three senior members of Vijay's party
28 September 2025, 14:06 PM

Floods kills 7 in Thailand

The death toll from floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Thailand rose to seven, authorities said yesterday, as relief efforts continued.
27 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Storm Bualoi kills 11 in Philippines

The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi rose to 11 in the Philippines yesterday as the cyclone bore down on Vietnam, authorities said.
27 September 2025, 18:00 PM

36 killed at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally

At least 36 people were killed and more than 50 injured yesterday at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, state officials said.
27 September 2025, 18:00 PM

At least 38 killed in stampede at actor Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu

Among the deceased are 10 children, 16 women, and 12 men
27 September 2025, 16:27 PM

Nepal’s new PM faces uphill battle after uprising chaos

After Nepal’s deadliest unrest in decades, caretaker Prime Minister Sushila Karki is working to forge her cabinet, restore order and prepare for elections within six months.
26 September 2025, 18:43 PM

Indian police detain activist after deadly Ladakh protests

Indian police on Friday detained prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk over violent protests in the Himalayan territory of Ladakh that left at least five people dead, a lawyer said.
26 September 2025, 18:27 PM

4 lakh evacuated, 3 dead as fresh storm batters Philippines

The Philippines evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and confirmed at least three deaths yesterday as it faced yet another tropical storm, days after it was battered by deadly Super Typhoon Ragasa.
26 September 2025, 18:04 PM

Pak PM appeals for India talks at UN, hails Trump

Pakistan’s leader yesterday said he was ready for talks with India and hailed the role of US President Donald Trump, who has been peeved by New Delhi’s reticence on his diplomacy.
26 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump signs order to advance $14b TikTok sale to US investors

Also announces a delay until Jan 20 in enforcing law that would otherwise ban the app
26 September 2025, 07:48 AM

India signs $7b deal for Tejas fighter jets

India yesterday signed a deal worth $7.03 billion to buy indigenous fighter aircraft from state warplane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
25 September 2025, 23:03 PM

Erdogan to seek deal with Trump on F-35s

Turkish President to visit White House after six years
25 September 2025, 13:03 PM

At least 4 killed in Ladakh protests demanding statehood

BJP office attacked, several vehicles torched
24 September 2025, 15:53 PM