Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River to counter a Chinese dam.

Bangladesh is planning to build closer economic ties with China, and other East Asian economies, at a time when the relationship with India remains strained.

Boosting India’s naval capabilities is one of the best ways the United States can counter Beijing’s rising power in the Indian Ocean, an expert in South Asian security said Wednesday. Speaking at the Stimson Center,

China, the world's biggest coal consumer, extended its lead in imports over No. 2 buyer India last year to the widest since at least 2013, customs data shows, cementing its hold on global coal markets and helping to curb a slide in prices.

Chinese Ambassador in New Delhi Xu Feihong who was not able to attend the reception, noted the attendance of representatives from Indian government, political parties, diplomatic corps, enterprises, think tanks and media in a post on X. Chinese New Year of the Snake falls on Jan 29.

On his first full day as secretary of state, Marco Rubio is meeting with his counterparts from a group of countries known as the Quad: the United States plus India, Japan and Australia, representing nearly 2 billion people and more than a third of global GDP.

China's low birth rate and aging population are ending any hopes Beijing had of overtaking the U.S. as an economic giant.

While India’s first AI-enabled warship enhances its capabilities in the Indian Ocean, experts warn that more vessels are needed to counter China’s growing presence.

India's navy has launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard. The move on Wednesday underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his tariff threat on BRICS nations, including South Africa, should they forge ahead with creating a new shared currency. This threat, declared in his inaugural address, sent a clear message: any attempt to challenge the dominance of the US dollar will be met with severe economic consequences.