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South Asia leads emerging market growth, India anchors despite trade headw
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
South Asia returns to the top of the regional growth outlook, according to two-thirds of the World Economic Forum's chief economists who were surveyed. They expect strong (60 per cent) or very strong (6 per cent) growth, a substantial improvement compared to 31 per cent in the September edit
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India's real estate inflows hit record USD 14.3 billion in 2025: CBRE
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Capital inflows into India's real estate sector surged 25 per cent in 2025 to reach an all-time high of USD 14.3 billion, according to the latest 'India Market Monitor Q4 2025 - Investments' report by CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. The sector attracted USD 3.3 billion worth of investments during
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India, Bangladesh maintain strong bonds despite tensions, says CPD Executi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), on Tuesday discussed the evolving political situation in Bangladesh, the security of Hindu minorities, and the current trajectory of Bangladesh-India diplomatic and economic relations.
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Vance wishes US Envoy on onset of his arrival in India
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Vance expressed his hope at Gor would do a great job.
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East and South Asia stay resilient despite global uncertainty; India to gr
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In India, growth is projected to moderate from an estimated 7.4 per cent in 2025 to 6.6 per cent in 2026. Resilient household spending, strong public investment, and lower interest rates are expected to underpin economic activity.
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Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa stresses 'India's leadership central to main
Updated : 2 months ago IST
He pointed out that "countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have experienced periods of political instability in recent years, often marked by public unrest and changes in government." According to Rajapaksa, at times these disruptions have been "supported and promoted by extremis
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3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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"Antisemitic gasoline on an open fire": Israel slams Mamdani over revoked
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"On his very first day as New York City Mayor, Mamdani shows his true face: He scraps the IHRA definition of antisemitism and lifts restrictions on boycotting Israel. This isn't leadership. It's antisemitic gasoline on an open fire," the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote on X.
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India's leadership crucial for Indian ocean and South Asian stability : Sa
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking in an exclusive interview from Colombo, Premadasa said that India's national interests and Sri Lanka's national interests clearly converge, creating the foundation for mutual respect, understanding and constructive cooperation between the two neighbours. Acknowledging India as a
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"SAARC spirit is alive": Muhammad Yunus calls to revitalise the South-Asia
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Yunus on Thursday said that "the SAARC spirit is alive and well", citing the strong presence and solidarity shown by South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City's youngest mayor in a century
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor, becoming its youngest, first Muslim and first South Asian mayor. Elected on an affordability-focused platform, he pledged reforms on housing, childcare and public transport as he begins his term.
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"Departure of Sheikh Hasina provided more space to religious hardliners":
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman also added that New Delhi is likely to wait until after the next elections before making strong efforts to improve ties.
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