India
24 Jan
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a temple to the Hindu deity Ram in a ceremony in the northern town of Ayodhya. The temple is controversial as it was built on grounds where a mosque stood for centuries, before it was torn down in 1992 by Hindu zealots incited by members of Modi's party, the BJP.
22 Jan
Muslim residents of Ayodhya say the temple's opening will evoke the blood-soaked memories of the violence there decades ago.
21 Jan
After coming back from a visit to China, Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu struck a defiant tone in the ongoing row with India and decried attempts to "bully" his nation.
18 Jan
India and China are competing for influence in Bangladesh and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina looks to maintain partnerships with the US and Europe while keeping new options on the table.
15 Jan
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina winning a fourth consecutive term provides India a sense of continuity and stability for regional security, despite criticism of democratic backsliding, analysts say.
14 Jan
Onion prices in some parts of the world are eye-wateringly high. India, one of the world's biggest producers, has limited exports, sparking smuggling and price hikes abroad.
13 Jan
Images of the Indian prime minister promoting India's idyllic Lakshadweep islands have exacerbated tensions with the Maldives, which is turning more towards China under a new government.
11 Jan
Indian Navy commanodos boarded a Liberian-flagged vessel that several hijackers had stormed off the Somali coast. After a spate of recent attacks at sea, New Delhi has pledged to maintain regional maritime security.
31 Dec
Indian tech billionaire Narayan Murthy recently called for 70-hour work week. It became a topic of discussion in parliament and has been questioned by industry experts.
29 Dec
Indian officials pledged to investigate the alleged deaths of three civilians in military custody in Kashmir. The reports of deaths and torture come after rebels attacked an Indian army vehicle, killing four soldiers.
29 Dec
Indian movie stars, especially from Bollywood, have huge fan bases in Pakistan — despite the bitter political rivalry between the neighboring nations. What's driving this popularity?
28 Dec
Amnesty International has found evidence of journalists in India being targeted with Pegasus spyware. The discovery comes amid what the rights group claims is a "targeted crackdown on freedom of expression."
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