Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

At least seven persons were arrested by Hong Kong customs authorities on Friday in connection with the territory's biggest money-laundering case involving a whopping HKD 14 billion (USD 1.8......

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.' IMAGE: Xi Jinping, right, will abstain from a G20 summit for the......

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Israeli cyber tech firm, Cellebrite, has sold Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency and various police units products that are highly intrusive and can lead to gross human rights violations......

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday conducted raids at 10 locations in Punjab and Haryana at the premises connected with some associates of Canada-based terrorist Arshdeep Dala, an......

India to drive Asia Pacific growth as China's fortunes wane, says S&P

India will drive growth in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region as the growth engine is likely to shift from China to South and Southeast Asia in the coming years, S&P Global Ratings said in a report on......

'China slows, India grows': S&P pegs 7% GDP growth for India by 2026

India's GDP growth rate will rise to 7 per cent by 2026 compared to 4.6 per cent for China, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In a report titled 'China......

S&P ups India's FY'24 growth forecast to 6.4%

S&P Global Ratings on Monday raised India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.4 per cent, from 6 per cent, saying that robust domestic momentum has offset headwinds from high food......

India runs risk of capital flight if crude touches $150, says S&P Global Ratings

Without naming India, S&P said it expects that in regions where inflation already exceeds targets, or which are vulnerable to capital flight, central banks will be forced to raise interest rates.......

From 'plot' to pride for Philippines' first Olympic champion

'We will carve Hidilyn Diaz' name in the Philippines' history.' IMAGE: Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz became her country's first ever Olympic gold medallist on Monday, winning the women's 55 kg......

Sleeping on the floor! SE Asian Games off to horror-show start

IMAGE: Coaches from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar have all vented their frustration Soccer players sleeping on the floor or stranded at the airport, transport hiccups and......

Sports Shorts: Lahiri tied 7th after flying start, Woods 14th

IMAGE: Anirban Lahiri of India. Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri shot a fine 5-under 65 to position himself in tied-7th place after the opening day of the......

Authorities across Asia battle illegal gambling surge ahead of World Cup

IMAGE: Workers work on a FIFA World Cup trophy replica at a small factory in the outskirts of Shanghai, China (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Aly Song/Files/Reuters Law......

Pacquiao's WBO welterweight bout in graft spotlight

The Philippines' anti-graft agency has initiated an inquiry into whether the police chief broke the law by visiting the United States last week to watch boxer Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight......