At least 21 killed in New Delhi hotel fire Wednesday, police say

Indian central bank denies report it sold gold reserves. The RBI said media claims of gold sales were inaccurate.

The Reserve Bank of India has denied a media report that it sold gold reserves.

India set for $2-billion drone order in biggest buy, industry body says

India is preparing a $2-billion order for drones, its largest such procurement, an industry body said.

China's rare earths dominance built on research labs, not just refineries — Beijing's passport restrictions keep expertise at home, Reuters investigation finds

China's dominance in rare earths stems not only from refineries but also from a high concentration of research labs. New passport restrictions keep expertise at home, a Reuters investigation found.

Seoul, June 3 (Yonhap/Xinhua) -- South Korea's ruling Democratic Party projected to win 11 of 16 races in local elections, joint exit poll shows. Chong Won-o leads Seoul mayor race with 51.4% over incumbent Oh Se-hoon at 46%.

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is projected to win 11 of 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial races, according to a joint exit poll by major broadcasters, with the Seoul mayoral race showing Democratic candidate Chong Won-o leading incumbent Oh Se-hoon 51.4% to 46%.