Coalition politics are back in play in India after a decade of BJP dominance. Two regional parties - the TDP and the JDU - hold a mere 28 seats combined in 543-seat lower house. But as CNA's Neha Poonia explains, they are critical to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bid to form the government and secure that historic third term in office.

Negotiations are in full swing in New Delhi among India's top political names, as opposing alliances meet to discuss government formation plans. Contrary to exit poll predictions, the governing Bharatiya Janata Party failed to secure enough seats for a majority in the elections, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now need support from other parties to form the next government. CNA's Ishan Garg reports.

Medical schools in Singapore are ramping up the use of technology to improve the learning process for their students. This includes using virtual and augmented reality tools to simulate common medical procedures, and tapping artificial intelligence to prescribe medication more accurately. CNA’s Sabrina Ng reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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The International Air Transport Association says the global aviation sector will likely see record high revenue this year, with demand recovering in many regions. But industry players noted that China's outbound travel remains weak.

CNA's East Asia Tonight takes a deep dive into China's quest to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and its implications for the country and the world.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured support from coalition partners to form the next government, after his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party failed to win a parliamentary majority in the general election. The Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United) have been called “kingmakers” by local media as they hold the alliance’s fate in their hands. Dr Rafiq Dossani, senior economist at American think tank RAND Corporation, told CNA’s Asia First that they are not “very ethical parties” and will get a lot of power in the new government. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

CNA's East Asia Tonight examines the implications for India's ties with China, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP failed to secure a parliamentary majority in the elections.

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Car-free cities, greener pockets and more sustainable homes for the underserved - these were some ideas for cities to transform for a climate challenged world. But have these promises come to fruition? Jack Board and Liling Tan do their due diligence on old promises. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Singapore's national football team hope to follow in the footsteps of regional neighbours Malaysia and Thailand, to take points off Asian giants South Korea in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Jun 6. While the Lions know it will not be an easy game, the home side will have the support of a sold-out crowd at the National Stadium. Jeraldine Yap with more.

An 88-year-old man was arrested on Jun 5 for his alleged involvement in the death of a 74-year-old woman at Petir Road in Bukit Panjang. The police said they were called to the scene at about 1am on Jun 5 and are currently investigating the case. The man will be charged in court on Jun 6. Marcus Tan reports.

Singapore and Ethiopia are exploring cooperation in areas such as transport, connectivity, digitalisation and capacity building. This comes after the prime ministers of both countries committed to deepening their bilateral ties. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is hosting his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali, who is making his first official visit to the city-state. Alif Amsyar reports.

Singapore's retail sales fell 1.2 per cent on-year in April, missing forecasts and reversing a 2.8 per cent growth the month before. Most sectors saw a decline except for motor vehicles. Analysts say this is because demand fell after the concert boom seen in the first quarter of the year, and that tourists could be getting more cautious, especially with a strong Singapore dollar. Richa Mathew reports.

Singapore is deepening its artificial intelligence collaboration with the US through an expanded talent programme. It will focus on critical emerging technologies, while supporting youth, women and future tech leaders. The initiative builds on a programme launched two years ago to empower women in tech.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the country is determined to take the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to greater heights, to advance regional connectivity and prosperity. Mr Sharif is in China for a five-day state visit, marking his first trip there since starting his second term as prime minister this year. Hira Mustafa reports.

The makeup of the next Indian government is still unclear despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming victory in general elections. His Bharatiya Janata Party won more seats than any other party, but failed to garner an outright majority for the first time in a decade. It is now in talks with key allies to form a coalition, after unexpected gains by the opposition. Neha Poonia reports.

European lawmakers are getting to grips with artificial intelligence (AI) and its ability to undermine electoral integrity. This comes amid concerns that AI could fuel the proliferation of disinformation as campaigning intensifies. Under a new content moderation law, tech companies must step up efforts to fight online disinformation. CNA's William Denselow reports from Brussels.