India

US expands oil sanctions on Russia

Ben Aris in Berlin October 26, 2025

US President Donald Trump imposed his first sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies on October 22, the state-owned Rosneft and the privately-owned Lukoil in the latest flip flop by the US president.

Asian economies weigh their options amid fears of over-reliance on Chinese rare-earths

bno - Mark Buckton - Taipei October 25, 2025

Just how control over these critical minerals plays out will be a long fought battle lasting decades, and one that will increasingly define Asia’s industrial future.

Bill Gates makes surprise Indian TV debut

bne IntelliNews October 24, 2025

In a move set to spark both intrigue and curiosity, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has made a cameo appearance on Indian television, entering the iconic drama series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.

Turkmenistan’s TAPI gas pipeline takes off

Ben Aris in Ashgabat October 24, 2025

Turkmenistan's 1,800km TAPI gas pipeline breaks ground after 30 years with first 14km completed into Afghanistan, aiming to deliver 33bcm annually to Pakistan and India by 2027 despite geopolitical hurdles.

China’s state-owned oil giants halt Russian crude purchases in response to US sanctions

bne IntelliNews October 23, 2025

China’s state-owned oil giants have paused their purchase of Russian crude oil in response to recent US sanctions targeting Moscow’s two largest oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil

India, US near major trade deal cutting tariffs to 15–16% if New Delhi will limit Russian crude imports

bno - Mumbai Office October 23, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising a long-awaited bilateral trade deal that could sharply lower tariffs on Indian exports to about 15–16% from the current average of 50%

Andaman gas find signals fresh momentum in India’s deepwater exploration

bno - Mumbai bureau October 22, 2025

India’s latest gas discovery in the under-explored Andaman-Nicobar Basin could become a turning point for the country’s domestic upstream production and energy security

India’s opposition slams Modi over Trump’s Russia oil claim

bno Chennai Office October 21, 2025

Indian National Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in an X post criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for staying silent over US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that India would cut back on oil imports from Russia.

Bangladesh seeks death penalty for former Prime Minister Hasina

bno Chennai Office October 17, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has requested the country’s criminal tribunal impose the death penalty on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

India’s retail payment revolution

bno - Mumbai bureau October 17, 2025

India’s payments landscape has reached a pivotal stage, with digital transactions now accounting for 99.8% of all retail payments.

India’s finance minister to miss upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings

bno - Taipei Office October 16, 2025

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will not attend this week’s annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington, as trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington remain unresolved.

IMF: Global economic outlook shows modest change amid policy shifts and complex forces

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas Economic Counsellor and the Director of Research of the IMF. October 15, 2025

Dialing down uncertainty, reducing vulnerabilities, and investing in innovation can help deliver durable economic gains.

The Asian nations backing the Russian war effort – from India to Taiwan, China to Indonesia

bno - Mark Buckton - Taipei October 14, 2025

While many Asian nations have quietly distanced themselves from Moscow in a bid to fall into line with US or European allies, several continue to engage with Russia, providing varying degrees of support that help sustain its military campaign.

Global renewables to double by 2030, but IEA warns momentum must accelerate

bne IntelliNews October 14, 2025

Global renewable energy capacity is on course to double by 2030, reaching 4,600 GW—comparable to the current combined total of China, the European Union and Japan—according to the International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2025 report.

Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange fire along contested Durand Line

bno - Kolkata Office October 13, 2025

Pakistan has claimed responsibility for killing over 200 Taliban fighters in a series of precision strikes along the contested Durand Line.

Taliban visit to India upsets Pakistan, signals New Delhi's changing Afghan posture

bno Chennai Office October 13, 2025

Coinciding with the visit, Pakistan conducted military operations inside Afghanistan, followed by airstrikes on multiple border towns. Retaliation against Pakistan's police training facilities and border outposts followed.

Pakistan protests India-Afghanistan joint statement

bno - Kolkata Office October 12, 2025

Pakistan contends that the joint statement's reference to Jammu and Kashmir contradicts United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermines the region's disputed status.

Pakistan’s India-shaped chip on the shoulder, and why a peaceful coexistence is as elusive as ever

bno - Mark Buckton - Taipei October 12, 2025

Pakistan must first redefine how it sees India - not solely as a threat to be contained but as a neighbour with whom coexistence is unavoidable. That psychological leap has eluded generations of Pakistani leaders.

India is not looking to dethrone the US dollar

bno Chennai Office October 9, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India, is reducing its US dollar exposure, repatriating gold from overseas vaults, and strengthening domestic control of its bullion reserves.

Bangladesh’s coming political reset

bno Chennai Office October 8, 2025

Tarique Rahman’s announcement of his imminent return to Bangladesh has overnight redefined the country’s political narrative after nearly two decades of exile.

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