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Indian Farmers to Press Ahead With March to New Delhi

Indian Farmers to Press Ahead With March to New Delhi

By Associated Press
They have rejected the Modi government’s offer of a five-year contract for a guaranteed minimum price for five crops.
How PM Modi Has Weakened the Rights-Based Laws of the Previous Decade

How PM Modi Has Weakened the Rights-Based Laws of the Previous Decade

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The BJP government has weakened a suite of progressive laws that were enacted by the previous Congress-led administration.

In Gaza and the Middle East, India’s Risk Appetite Has Increased

In Gaza and the Middle East, India’s Risk Appetite Has Increased

By Mohamed Zeeshan
It has been reported that the Israeli army is set to induct Indian-made drones into its surveillance and aerial bombing fleet.

Public Trust in Ballot Box Politics Could Weaken Further in Balochistan

Public Trust in Ballot Box Politics Could Weaken Further in Balochistan

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
The poor performance of Baloch nationalist parties in the recent elections is surprising, as is the victory of candidates who were barely known in their constituencies.

Indian Supreme Court Scraps PM Modi’s Controversial Party Funding Scheme

Indian Supreme Court Scraps PM Modi’s Controversial Party Funding Scheme

By Kavita Chowdhury
The apex court declared the opaque electoral bonds scheme, which benefited the BJP the most, to be unconstitutional.
The Nepali Army’s Growing Business Interests

The Nepali Army’s Growing Business Interests

By Santosh Sharma Poudel
There are concerns that civilian control over the military could diminish as its commercial clout grows.

PM Modi Internationalizes BJP’s Reelection Campaign

PM Modi Internationalizes BJP’s Reelection Campaign

By Jon Gambrell
He inaugurated the first open Hindu temple in the Middle East during his recent visit to the UAE.
Nepal’s Gods and Goddesses Are Returning Home

Nepal’s Gods and Goddesses Are Returning Home

By Binaj Gurubacharya
Idols and masks of Hindu deities stolen from the Himalayan country are being returned by museums and private collectors abroad.

Indian Farmers Are Back at Delhi’s Borders to Remind PM Modi of Unkept Promises

Indian Farmers Are Back at Delhi’s Borders to Remind PM Modi of Unkept Promises

By Sudha Ramachandran
Although the BJP government is comfortably placed to win a third term in upcoming general elections, it will not want to lose the support of farmers, a powerful voting bloc.

What’s Behind Qatar’s Decision to Release 8 Indian Nationals Convicted of Espionage?

What’s Behind Qatar’s Decision to Release 8 Indian Nationals Convicted of Espionage?

By Seamus Duffy
India has been seeking their release since August 2022. Did the timing relate to India’s shift away from a pro-Israel stance? 

Confusion Reigns in Pakistan as PML-N and PPP Attempt to Form Government

Confusion Reigns in Pakistan as PML-N and PPP Attempt to Form Government

By Umair Jamal
The big question is who will be the new prime minister? Both parties have their eyes on the top prize.
Police Tear Gas Indian Farmers Marching to New Delhi

Police Tear Gas Indian Farmers Marching to New Delhi

By Sheikh Saaliq
The farmers are demanding minimum support prices for their crops in a repeat of protests in 2021.

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