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India and China: Trading With the Enemy
By Shreya Upadhyay
Political and security tensions are on the rise, but so is the value of China-India trade.
India’s Parliament Has Fewer Muslims as BJP’s Strength Grows
By Sheikh Saaliq
Muslims account for 14 percent of India's population and have less than 5 percent of seats in Parliament.
A Year On, Manipur in India’s Northeast Continues to Simmer
By Nikita Jain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not uttered a word about the situation in Manipur since violence engulfed the state last year.
How Big Money Finances Indian Politics
By Swagato Sarkar
The business elite funds political parties and elections in return for economic favors or for securing favorable policies for their industry.
Narendra Modi Files Nomination to Run For a Third Term in India’s General Election
By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Biswajeet Banerjee
This is the third time that the Indian prime minister is contesting from the Hindu holy city of Varanasi.
Climate Change Hardly a Burning Issue for Indian Voters
By Sajan Thomas and Titto Idicula
The expectation for Indian politicians to “be with the people” now encompasses standing with them through their lived experiences of climate change.
India’s Election is More Than Halfway Done as Millions Vote in Fourth Round
By Sheikh Saaliq
Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir is among the 96 constituencies that voted today.
Will Arvind Kejriwal’s Release on Bail Be a Game Changer for AAP and INDIA?
By Kavita Chowdhury
The Delhi chief minister’s arrest is not only perceived as evidence of the BJP government’s vindictiveness but also has triggered sympathy for him.
India Completes Drawdown of its Military Personnel from Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
That done and dusted, Male issues conciliatory statements, asks Delhi to defer repayment of a $150 million loan.
The Squad: Adding an ‘S’ for Security
By Oorja Tapan
The Philippines is not replacing India in the Quad, but India’s hesitancy on the security agenda in the region in hopes of not triggering China dilutes the Quad’s focus.
Negotiating Climate Finance: India’s Leadership Role in the Global South
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The new government in India will have to work through the politics of climate finance, inclusion, and just transition in an increasingly fragmented world order.
BJP Shrinks Away From Facing Voters in Kashmir
By Sudha Ramachandran
Hugely unpopular among Kashmiris, India's ruling party would have lost had it dared to contest in the valley.