India's government has extended the validity of its credit guarantee scheme for microfinance institutions until August 31, according to a notification.
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Pakistan claims its forces killed 26 Afghan fighters near the border; the Taliban says civilians were among the dead.
A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday during takeoff due to a technical fault, killing all personnel on board, the military's Inter-Services Public Relations said.
Twenty-six terrorists were killed after Pakistan launched strikes against outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas, said an official on Wednesday.
China's massive AI rollout will need to be accompanied by a renewed focus on building more power generation and upgrading the grid, according to Bloomberg's Dan Murtaugh.
China's domestic car demand is under pressure, according to an association executive.
Three men were killed after being buried in a landslide in Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on Wednesday, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
Chinese companies including Moonshot are reconsidering 'red-chip' structures used for overseas listings after China blocked the Manus deal, according to the Financial Times.
India has effectively frozen approvals for Starlink, according to people familiar with the matter. Officials are concerned about the use of satellite terminals in the Iran war, creating a new hurdle for Elon Musk's internet service in a key growth market.
China's National Development and Reform Commission says the country will make full use of macroeconomic policies.
A Pakistani military Mi-17 helicopter crashed in the Pakistani zone of Kashmir, killing the entire crew, according to PTV television.
Indian gold prices have fallen below the level seen before the import duty hike, tracking a decline in overseas prices.
Pakistan's military says all personnel aboard a military helicopter were killed in a crash in Pakistani Kashmir.
Pakistan's military says all personnel aboard a military helicopter were killed in a crash in Pakistani Kashmir.
China's Ministry of Transport concluded a maritime traffic enforcement and hydrographic survey operation in waters east of Taiwan Island from June 6 to 10, covering 1,030 nautical miles and inspecting 198 vessels, as a response to Japan and the Philippines' plans to negotiate maritime delimitation in the area.
The Indian central bank likely intervened to support the rupee by conducting swaps, according to traders.
A tourist van plunged into a ravine in Pakistan's north Murree region on Wednesday, killing 10 people and injuring at least 13 others, local officials said.
Iran war drags India MF equity flows to annual low; gold ETFs see record outflows
Protesters clashed with police in Pakistani Kashmir as a strike shutters cities.
Yohei Kono, former president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, has died at the age of 89, local media reported Wednesday.
Xpeng's CEO will lead a new robotics unit as the company says mass production of humanoid robots is imminent.
A new container shipping route linking Hainan's Yangpu Port with India officially commenced operation on Tuesday, adding a second South Asia service for the deep water facility, local maritime authorities said.
China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
An Indonesian military court sentenced four military officers to jail terms of up to three years for their involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the growing role of the military.
Beijing expresses 'deep concern' over developments in the war in the Middle East and calls for a 'halt to the escalation'.
Xian Hui, vice chairperson of the CPPCC National Committee, visited Vietnam from Monday to Wednesday, meeting senior Vietnamese officials and discussing cooperation.
Meta has partnered with Reliance Industries to build an AI data center in India.
Japan's biggest banks plan to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027.
China calls on parties fighting in Iran to exercise restraint.
Japan's largest banks plan to jointly issue stablecoins by March 2027.