May
A caste census will reveal India’s worst-kept secret
The hierarchical identity system continues to divide the nation of 1.4 billion people almost 100 years after calls for its abolition.
Trump has a ‘little problem with Tim Cook’
The US president said he spoke to the Apple boss about moving the assembly of devices to the US, rather than accelerating a shift from China to India.
All quiet on India-Pakistan border after days of air strikes
India and Pakistan at the weekend reached an understanding to stop all military actions on land, in the air and at sea, in a US-brokered ceasefire.
Fragile India, Pakistan ceasefire holds after reports of firing
The ceasefire was expected to bring a swift end to weeks of escalating clashes, but the two nuclear powers accused each other of violating it hours later.
Why China’s military is the big winner from India-Pakistan attacks
India and Pakistan’s biggest skirmish in decades is also a major testing ground for Chinese and Western jets and other military hardware.
Tony Abbott backs Taylor, Price for Liberal leadership
The former PM has thrown his weight behind Angus Taylor and Jacinta Price to take over the Liberal leadership; Ed Husic unloads on Richard Marles. How the day unfolded.
Pakistan says it shot down 12 Indian drones
The latest response follows Indian missile strikes on Pakistani locations that killed 31 civilians, including women and children, according to officials.
How India’s military might stacks up against Pakistan’s
Pakistan’s 660,000-strong military is less than half the size of India’s and its defence spending was a 10th of its eastern neighbour’s last year.
India and Pakistan are in a dangerous cycle of escalation over Kashmir
The Modi government has attempted to position the strikes as legitimate counter-terrorism rather than acts of war.
‘Things can spin out of control’: India, Pakistan trade military strikes
The tit-for-tat blows between the two nations came amid soaring tensions over last month’s militant attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir.
ASIC accuses Macquarie; Wilson backs nuclear; NAB most hunted bank
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UK and India clinch major trade deal in ‘new era’ of Trump tariffs
The two countries have sealed a long-awaited free trade agreement, prompted by the chaos unleashed by the US president.
April
Inside this Bollywood star’s rugby union dream
Bollywood star Rahul Bose grew up playing rugby. Now he’s leveraging Australia to build a new rugby competition that he thinks can transform the sport.
Stolen shoes and dancing at breakfast – is this the ultimate wedding?
An invitation to a traditional, multi-day affair is an exciting – and daunting – experience. Our writer navigates the dress codes and customs of this jubilant occasion.
March
After a 16pc sell-off, Australian fundies are eyeing bargains in India
Major investors have shrugged off a market correction in the world’s fastest-growing economy and are looking to buy following a months-long slide.
Apple’s quiet pivot to India
The iPhone maker wants to diversify its supply chain beyond China. Can the world’s largest democracy deliver?
February
Labor wins Victorian byelection
The party’s victory in Werribee provides a boost to premier Jacinta Allan; US and India target $800b in trade, increase in military sales. How the day unfolded.
January
Quad could get surveillance role under Trump: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong met other members of the Quad security dialogue in Washington, including US Security of State Marco Rubio.
North Korean secret diary reveals deadly ‘drone bait’ tactic
The written notes of a dead soldier published by Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces describe the reckless ploy, along with expressions of love for Kim Jong-un.
How a $4.2 trillion fund was taken for a ride
The scandal shows how brokers and advisers exploit inside knowledge of big trades by multinationals in India’s notoriously leaky equities market.