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South Asia is a story of promise and peril where Asia’s conflicting forces of modernity and reaction meet head on. Home to a multitude of different cultures, ethnicities, and religions, The Diplomat's regional correspondents and experts will provide the insight you need to navigate one of the world's most consequential regions.

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India’s Modi Faces No-confidence Vote in Parliament

India’s Modi Faces No-confidence Vote in Parliament

By Krutika Pathi
The no-trust vote is aimed at forcing the Indian prime minister to speak on the ethnic violence in Manipur in Parliament.
India’s Top Court Temporarily Halts Conviction of Rahul Gandhi

India’s Top Court Temporarily Halts Conviction of Rahul Gandhi

By Ashok Sharma
The opposition leader had been convicted of criminal defamation – and ousted from Parliament – for mocking Prime Minister Modi’s surname.

Pakistan’s Path to Climate Action Needs Strong Political Leadership

Pakistan’s Path to Climate Action Needs Strong Political Leadership

By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Political leaders must demonstrate strong commitment, empower local bodies, and engage communities as partners in the fight against climate change.

Can INDIA Win in India?

Can INDIA Win in India?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
While much has been said about the name of a new opposition alliance in India, what matters are its growing ranks.

A Very Quiet Meeting in Doha: US Officials Meet With Taliban Representatives

A Very Quiet Meeting in Doha: US Officials Meet With Taliban Representatives

By Catherine Putz
With little fanfare, U.S. and Taliban delegations met this week in Doha. Their agendas are telling in their differences.
Indian Court Allows Survey of a 17th-century Mosque to See If It Was Built Over a Hindu Temple

Indian Court Allows Survey of a 17th-century Mosque to See If It Was Built Over a Hindu Temple

By Biswajeet Banerjee
The Gyanvapi mosque in the city of Varanasi dates to the 16th century, but Hindu petitioners claim a Hindu temple once stood on the site.

State Elections Hold the Key for the New INDIA Coalition 

State Elections Hold the Key for the New INDIA Coalition 

By Bilal Ahmad
In the run up to the 2024 elections, state polls will test whether the opposition grouping will unite and grow – or fall apart to infighting.
‘Joint Vision’ With India Raises Concerns in Sri Lanka

‘Joint Vision’ With India Raises Concerns in Sri Lanka

By Lasanda Kurukulasuriya
The outcomes of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit to India faced criticisms over a lack of transparency and potential threats to sovereignty.

Bill to Stifle Criticism of Pakistani Intelligence Figures Set to Become Law

Bill to Stifle Criticism of Pakistani Intelligence Figures Set to Become Law

By Munir Ahmed
Former PM Imran Khan had publicly disclosed the names of senior intelligence officers, saying they were conspiring against him.

India’s Top Court Hearing Petitions Challenging Government’s Removal of Kashmir’s Special Status

India’s Top Court Hearing Petitions Challenging Government’s Removal of Kashmir’s Special Status

By Sheikh Saaliq and Aijaz Hussain
While deeply unpopular in Kashmir, the move resonated in much of India, where the Modi government was cheered by supporters.

India-Sri Lanka Vision Document: Old Wine, New Bottle?

India-Sri Lanka Vision Document: Old Wine, New Bottle?

By Rathindra Kuruwita
Much of the plans outlined in the statement have been discussed for years and not implemented because they are not viable.
Modi Government Acts to Hasten the ‘Slow Death’ of India’s Right to Information Act

Modi Government Acts to Hasten the ‘Slow Death’ of India’s Right to Information Act

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
If passed by Parliament, the Digital Data Protection Bill will deal a severe blow to transparency in government functioning.

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