[2026-04-13 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Crowds gather ahead of iconic Indian singer's funeral

Snippet: Crowds are gathering ahead of the funeral as tributes continue to pour in for Bollywood singing legend Asha Bhosle, who died at the age of 92.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8jw46p2x4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC will continue to invest in the Middle East for the long term even as war rages on

Snippet: The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349866/hsbc-will-continue-invest-middle-east-long-term-even-war-rages?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 19:00 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HSBC will continue to invest in the Middle East for the long term even as war rages on

Snippet: The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3349866/hsbc-will-continue-invest-middle-east-long-term-even-war-rages

[2026-04-13 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Asha Bhosle’s UAE story: How a Bollywood great found a second home in Dubai’s kitchens and on its stages | The National

Snippet: For many in the UAE, Asha Bhosle was not only a voice from Indian cinema’s golden age, but also a familiar presence through her many concerts and through her food.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/13/asha-bhosle-uae-obituary/

[2026-04-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep

Snippet: President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, dimming hopes for a quick end to the conflict in the Middle East and escalating a standoff with Iran that has already triggered the worst energy shock in history.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/trump-hormuz-blockade-oil-shock-china-iran-india-vessels-peace-talks.html

[2026-04-13 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India, Russia could benefit with oil, gas deals amid Iran conflict

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a presentation of a joint statement after their talks in New Delhi on Dec. 5, 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/india-russia-could-benefit-with-oil-gas-deals-amid-iran-conflict

[2026-04-13 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Reveals Taiwanese and South Koreans are Asia's Top Travel Shoppers

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data unveils which Asian travelers have shopping top-of-mind when planning trips. Topping the ranking are travelers from Taiwan and South Korea, with nearly one in four (23%) respondents from each market saying shopping motivated their trips. Travelers from the Philippines (22%), Malaysia (20%) and Japan (15%) round out the top five, with Thailand (14%), Indonesia (12%), India (8%) and Vietnam (7%) completing the ranking.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715868

[2026-04-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: India, S. Korea hold consular talks

Snippet: India and South Korea held their third round of consular consultations in Seoul on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715813

[2026-04-13 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India increases use of foreign players to move up electronics value chain

Snippet: A Dixon Technologies facility in Noida: The Indian electronics assembly company has established a joint venture with China-based HKC Overseas for producing display modules. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/electronics/india-increases-use-of-foreign-players-to-move-up-electronics-value-chain

[2026-04-13 09:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

Snippet: Muhammad Daud Ali, a former Indian army technician, recently discovered that he was no longer a voter in his home state of West Bengal.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy51qg00dezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-13 07:18 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: India grieves as legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies age 92

Snippet: Asha Bhosle embraced varied genres from pop to folk. Source: Getty / WireImage / J Quinton

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/india-grieves-as-legendary-bollywood-singer-asha-bhosle-dies-age-92/3mq0vz6v7

[2026-04-13 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iran war with Indian minister in Abu Dhabi | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/12/president-sheikh-mohamed-discusses-iran-war-with-indian-minister-in-abu-dhabi/

[2026-04-13 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gujarat beats Lucknow in IPL ahead of Kohli's Bengaluru vs. Sharma's Mumbai

Snippet: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli waves to the crowd prior to start of the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Guwahati, India, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-gujarat-lucknow-kohli-mumbai-bengaluru-8d4a83a15b3d2150a048844cf2a4d6b3

[2026-04-12 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: India's Nuclear Bet Is Starting To Pay Off

Snippet: Authored by Haley Zaremba via OilPrice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/indias-nuclear-bet-starting-pay

[2026-04-12 21:40 UTC+10:00] [Asha Bhosle] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Snippet: Two-time grammy nominee was one of Bollywood’s most versatile and celebrated voices

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/12/indian-singer-asha-bhosle-dies-aged-92

[2026-04-12 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asha Bhosle, iconic Bollywood voice, passes away in Mumbai at 92

Snippet: Indian Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle attends the Music launch of Bhosle’s film ëMaií in Mumbai, India, Jan. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asha-bhosle-singer-bollywood-india-mumbai-cinema-f0eacef03943d675fe3d271d9e37590e

[2026-04-12 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Snippet: Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died on Sunday in Mumbai aged 92, her family said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/12/legendary-bollywood-singer-asha-bhosle-dies-aged-92

[2026-04-12 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Snippet: Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/asha-bhosle-dies-92-indian-bollywood-singer/106556416

[2026-04-12 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92 | The National

Snippet: Asha Bhosle, one of the most prolific background singers in the Indian film industry, has died aged 92.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/12/indian-playback-singer-asha-bhosle-dies-aged-92/

[2026-04-12 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: To Lam visits China, Indian economic data, Guangzhou trade fair

Snippet: To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, during a meeting in London in late October. © Getty Images

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/to-lam-visits-china-indian-economic-data-guangzhou-trade-fair

[2026-04-12 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘A dream come true’: thousands of helpers get free Disneyland trip as thanks

Snippet: Park and Li Ka Shing Foundation hand out 5,000 tickets to workers from Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Thailand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349775/dream-come-true-thousands-helpers-get-free-disneyland-trip-thanks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 15:14 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘A dream come true’: thousands of helpers get free Disneyland trip as thanks

Snippet: Park and Li Ka Shing Foundation hand out 5,000 tickets to workers from Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Thailand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349775/dream-come-true-thousands-helpers-get-free-disneyland-trip-thanks

[2026-04-12 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's coffee exporters squeezed as Iran conflict disrupts shipping

Snippet: West Asian markets accounted for 16.1% of India's total coffee exports in 2024, up from 12.6% a decade earlier. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/india-s-coffee-exporters-squeezed-as-iran-conflict-disrupts-shipping

[2026-04-12 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How the war in the Middle East shut down India's ceramics capital

Snippet: Indian workers have been impacted by the conflict in the Middle East. (ABC News: Som Patidar)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/iran-war-shut-down-indias-ceramics-capital/106546296

[2026-04-12 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: India allows Iranian oil tankers to berth

Snippet: NEW DELHI/LONDON — India’s shipping ministry has granted special permission to four vessels carrying Iranian oil, as requested by Reliance Industries RELI.NS, to berth at the western port of Sikka, three industry sources said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/world/asia-oceania/india-allows-iranian-oil-tankers-to-berth/2318504

[2026-04-12 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 10 dead as overloaded tourist boat sinks in India

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/world/asia-oceania/10-dead-as-overloaded-tourist-boat-sinks-in-india/2318501

[2026-04-12 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Punjab chases down 220 against Hyderabad in Indian Premier League

Snippet: Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer bats during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Chandigarh, India, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-punjab-hyderabad-chennai-delhi-03885ee0de102a6551e476b8737c76c3

[2026-04-12 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fish and vegetarianism major flashpoints in India’s West Bengal election

Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has promoted dietary restrictions as part of its Hindu nationalist agenda

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3349759/fish-and-vegetarianism-major-flashpoints-indias-west-bengal-election?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 00:55 UTC+10:00] [West Bengal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fish and vegetarianism major flashpoints in India’s West Bengal election

Snippet: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has promoted dietary restrictions as part of its Hindu nationalist agenda

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3349759/fish-and-vegetarianism-major-flashpoints-indias-west-bengal-election

[2026-04-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Star snaps of the week: Kylie Jenner, Cardi B, Priyanka Chopra and more

Snippet: 1 of 17 Kylie Jenner prepares to dive into warmer weather at home in LA. kyliejenner/Instagram 2 of 17 Cardi B is draped in purple for a party after her Little Miss Drama tour stop in Philly. GC Images 3 of 17 Priyanka Chopra relaxes while on a sunny getaway to India.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/11/photos/star-snaps-of-the-week-kylie-jenner-cardi-b-priyanka-chopra-and-more/

[2026-04-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China has mapped out a third new county in Xinjiang. Why?

Snippet: Cenling county, near Pakistan and Afghan borders and disputed frontier with India, follows Hean and Hekang as Beijing boosts security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349558/china-has-mapped-out-third-new-county-xinjiang-why?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Cenling county] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China has mapped out a third new county in Xinjiang. Why?

Snippet: Cenling county, near Pakistan and Afghan borders and disputed frontier with India, follows Hean and Hekang as Beijing boosts security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349558/china-has-mapped-out-third-new-county-xinjiang-why

[2026-04-11 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Longtime AP reporter and editor Bill Mann dies at 83

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Mann, a reporter and editor who covered the Philippines, Cairo, India, Scandinavia and Washington, D.C., over a nearly 50-year career at The Associated Press, died Thursday in Reston, Va., his family said. He was 83.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/obituary-ap-journalist-bill-billy-mann-dies-663d774b693449e88f8e5eaeb8974fe4

[2026-04-11 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Suryavanshi and Jurel blitz Bengaluru to keep Rajasthan unbeaten in IPL

Snippet: Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, India, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rajasthan-bengaluru-suryavanshi-jurel-ipl-94461221be0dd1fb32a40c7c3f06f3d5

[2026-04-11 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Naufragio de bote turístico en norte de India deja al menos 10 muertos

Snippet: Los rescatistas buscan en el lugar donde una embarcación que transportaba peregrinos naufragó en el río Yamuna en Vrindavan, India, el viernes 10 de abril de 2026. (Foto AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-peregrinos-naufragio-bote-turistico-3e6327f50abe02b0a78a636b7f6fc836

[2026-04-11 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tourist boat capsizes in Yamuna river in northern India, killing at least 10

Snippet: LUCKNOW, India (AP) — An overcrowded tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river in northern India on Friday, leaving at least 10 people dead, officials said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-boat-capsize-yamuna-river-c50aabbcf091b2cf72f0f85ce0b05132

[2026-04-11 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dubai cracks down on foreign flights thanks to the war in Iran

Snippet: NEW DELHI — Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May ​31 due to the Iran crisis, igniting revenue loss fears among Indian carriers that had planned more flights than airlines from any ‌other country, letters show.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/10/world-news/dubai-limits-foreign-flights-until-end-of-may-hitting-indian-airlines-hardest/

[2026-04-10 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Beats of harmony: Young musicians play UAE anthem on classical instruments in show of solidarity | The National

Snippet: Wearing white and the colours of the national flag, a group of young musicians have played a version of the UAE national anthem on classical Indian instruments to show of unity and solidarity.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/beats-of-harmony-young-musicians-play-uae-anthem-on-classical-instruments-in-show-of-solidarity/

[2026-04-10 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: India says deeply concerned by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon

Snippet: India is "deeply concerned" by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon, the Indian foreign ministry said on Friday, two days after Israel's worst bombardment in its war with Lebanon killed more than 300 people.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/india-says-deeply-concerned-reports-civilian-casualties-lebanon

[2026-04-10 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media

Snippet: The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/10/local/980711/india-proposes-new-rules-to-regulate-news-and-political-posts-on-social-media/

[2026-04-10 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Eli Lilly market share drops, Novo Nordisk holds firm as generic weight-loss drugs flood India

Snippet: The market share of India's most popular weight‑loss drugmaker, Eli Lilly, slipped in March, while rival Novo Nordisk held steady even as Indian generic drugmakers flooded the market with lower‑priced copies.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/eli-lilly-slips-novo-nordisk-holds-firm-as-generic-weight-loss-drugs-flood-india.html

[2026-04-10 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Incoming Air India and IndiGo CEOs face need for reset amid struggles

Snippet: An Air India jet takes off as an IndiGo Airlines aircraft waits for clearance at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, in July 2017. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/incoming-air-india-and-indigo-ceos-face-need-for-reset-amid-struggles

[2026-04-10 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tata Power Collaborates with Databricks to Build Future-Ready Data and AI Platform to Accelerate Energy Transition

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power companies and a part of the Tata Group, today announced the enterprise-wide adoption of the Databricks platform to accelerate its data and AI transformation across all business clusters - driving enhanced operational efficiency, smarter decision-making, and scalable digital innovation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714506

[2026-04-10 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: India Tops Asia for Spiritually Driven Travel Plans in 2026, reports Agoda

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reports that faith and tradition remain key drivers of travel in India. Its 2026 Travel Outlook Report shows that Indian travellers are the most likely in Asia to plan trips for spiritual purposes this year. Nearly one in five Indian travellers (19%) expect to take a spiritually motivated trip in 2026, the highest share among Asian markets surveyed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10714505

[2026-04-10 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos from Morbi, a ceramic tile hub left cold and dark by the Iran war

Snippet: A migrant worker sits at a deserted ceramic workers’ quarters in Morbi, in the Indian state of Gujarat, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/india-iran-morbi-factories-photo-gallery-2f7504924e0f2c738b88b6988336e444

[2026-04-10 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's Sompo Care to recruit Indian caregivers for rival firms

Snippet: Caregivers from India train in Moriya, Ibaraki prefecture, in Japan. (Photo by Tatsuya Ozaki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/japan-immigration/japan-s-sompo-care-to-recruit-indian-caregivers-for-rival-firms

[2026-04-10 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kraken co-owner Tod Leiweke sees need for change as team struggles

Snippet: Tod Leiweke, Seattle Kraken CEO, shows off the new Kraken jersey with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe patch on Feb. 22, 2023, at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Seattle. (Kevin Clark/The Seattle Times via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kraken-leiweke-botterill-f03464698a27f12245bab22c2d7d1c90

[2026-04-10 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Indians speak out after Little India announcement met with racism

Snippet: Bharat Kalyan and Mrinaal Datt are big fans of the plan for a Little India in Melbourne. (Supplied: Bharat Kalyan/Mrinaal Datt)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-10/little-india-cultural-precinct-melbourne-indian-community/106541164

[2026-04-10 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Choudhary powers Lucknow to thrilling win over Kolkata

Snippet: Lucknow Super Giants’ Mukul Choudhary plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata, India, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-kolkata-lucknow-indian-premier-league-14f103dcc9a0a1ccc5dd659c44101e05

[2026-04-10 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's JFE Engineering to build waste-to-energy plants in India

Snippet: JFE already operates a waste-to-energy facility in Vietnam. (JFE Engineering)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/japan-s-jfe-engineering-to-build-waste-to-energy-plants-in-india