India
22 May 2023
A G20 tourism meeting has begun under tight security in India-administered Kashmir, as New Delhi seeks to project an image of normality in the contested territory. Pakistan and China slam New Delhi's move.
20 May 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party BJP has suffered a major setback by losing a key election in Karnataka, despite the prime minister having thrust himself to the forefront of the campaign.
19 May 2023
People in Indian-administered Kashmir have been using Namda mats for centuries to insulate their houses. And they're great for the environment too. But the handicraft is under threat.
18 May 2023
India and the EU are deepening ties with a new trade and tech plan. Is skepticism toward China bringing them closer?
17 May 2023
India needs political stability in Pakistan for any kind of dialogue with its regional archrival. With Pakistan deeply divided, India has no strong political partner for talks in Islamabad.
17 May 2023
As sanctions cut off major Russian banks from much of the West's payment systems, finding ways to pay for the crude India imports from Russia has become a challenge.
17 May 2023
The Indian National Congress, the top rivals of Narendra Modi's BJP, scored a resounding victory in the southern state of Karnataka. What happens now?
15 May 2023
With a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable growth, India's central bank is preparing a roadmap to achieve its green transition targets.
14 May 2023
The Pakistani foreign minister's visit to India to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting could lay the groundwork for future interactions between the archrivals, analysts say.
14 May 2023
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11 May 2023
India will surpass China as the most populous country in the world this year and is set to become the third largest economy by 2030. But it remains a patriarchal society.
6 May 2023
Every year in India, industrial accidents kill thousands of people and leave thousands of others disabled for life. According to the government, at least 6,500 workers died on the job between 2017 and 2021.
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