Will Narendra Modi serve another term as India’s prime minister?
PM credited with economic growth but criticised for Hindu nationalist policies.
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Indian carmakers end fiscal 2024 at record levels as March sales rise
Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported higher car sales in March, wrapping up fiscal 2024 at record levels, monthly data from the automakers showed on Monday.
Hong Kong stocks lead gains in Asia-Pacific markets as Xiaomi shares surge 15%
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Indian Oil and Panasonic Energy to form JV for lithium-ion cells
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -- India's top refiner Indian Oil entered a pact with Panasonic Energy to form a joint venture to manufacture lithium-ion cells in India, the refiner said in a statement on Sunday, to prepare for rising local demand.
Thousands attend rally in Delhi to challenge Modi ahead of elections
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Thousands of people on Sunday attended a rally by an alliance of India's opposition parties that criticized the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of stifling opponents and undermining democratic institutions ahead of a national election next month.
Panasonic eyes 'strategic' Indian market as New Delhi pushes green energy
TOKYO -- Panasonic Energy said it is considering entering the Indian market for batteries used in motorcycles and energy storage, as New Delhi plans to bolster local manufacturing of related industries.
First U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral to address China's 'gray zone' tactics
WASHINGTON/MANILA -- U.S. President Joe Biden will add to his collection of "minilateral" gatherings of allies and partners when he hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Washington on April 11 for their first trilateral summit.
As Myanmar’s civil war halts key India-funded transport project, will China take advantage?
The India-led project aims to link Kolkata in India with the Sittwe seaport in Rakhine, primarily via the Bay of Bengal, covering more than 500km.