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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.
Modi’s BJP Sweeps Gujarat State Elections
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
However, the party was ousted from power in Himachal Pradesh state and the Delhi municipal corporation.
Report: Killing of Pakistani Journalist in Kenya ‘Planned’
By Munir Ahmed
Arshad Sharif was in hiding in Kenya to avoid arrest at home on charges of maligning Pakistan’s national institutions, i.e., the military.
Pakistan Could Take Its Fight Against the TTP to Sanctuaries in Afghanistan
By Umair Jamal
Washington's recent addition of the TTP to its list of global terrorist groups signals the renewed U.S.-Pakistan coordination in bringing such organizations to heel.
Cyberattack on Top Indian Hospital Highlights Security Risk
By Associated Press
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences was crippled for nearly two weeks following a hack into servers that store patient records.
Assam Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on Citizenship
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Local groups had petitioned the apex court for a change in the cut-off year to determine citizenship.
Taliban to Allow High School Graduation Exams for Afghan Girls
By Rahim Faiez
Afghan girls have been banned from high school classrooms but with little advance notice will be allowed one day to take graduation exams.
‘Obituaries’ of Indian TV Journalism Flood Social Media
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Gautam Adani, known to be close to PM Modi, is poised to take over NDTV, among India’s last news channels known for independent reporting.
India Signals It Will Continue to Buy Oil From Russia
By Sheikh Saaliq
Foreign Minister Jaishankar pointed out that the EU is buying more fossil fuel from Russia than India is.
Pakistan’s New Army Chief Faces Tough Internal Security Challenges
By Abdul Basit
Will the Pakistan military under Gen. Asim Munir favor peace talks with the TTP, or a return to military operations?
India’s Hindutva Proponents and Zionist Israel: Strange Bedfellows
By Kavita Chowdhury
Although they share a strong affinity in outlook, goals, and methods, Hindutva ideologues were also fanboys of Adolf Hitler.
Bangladesh and the Qatar World Cup
By Hossain Delwar
While Bangladesh’s national team is not playing in Qatar, its nationals had a crucial role in building the World Cup infrastructure.
Pakistan Demands Taliban Prevent Attacks After Suicide Bomb
By Munir Ahmed
The latest claim by the Pakistani Taliban underlined the threat of Afghanistan turning into a haven for militants, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan said.