South Asia

New Delhi has been offering military aid and more supportive rhetoric to China's rival claimants, but there are clear limits to its involvement in the disputes.

In three states, the election is a direct contest between the Congress and the BJP, and in the other two, the Congress is battling regional parties.

Collection of oceanic data will provide China with information about seabed resources and also help it prepare for submarine warfare.

Pakistan’s IT exports nearly doubled over the past five years, but that rate of growth is not sustainable – unless the government takes drastic action.

While Pakistan has started adopting AI in various departments, the overall pace of technological growth remains slow, and the government’s commitment to technology adoption appears insufficient.

This is part of Washington’s efforts to compete with China’s rising influence in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia.

It is aimed at curbing any form of protest that could turn into demands for ending New Delhi’s rule over the restive region.

From Delhi in 1857 to Gaza in 2023, the colonial playbook remains largely unchanged.

“If you are Afghan, you have no rights, and actually, your status does not make much difference.” 

The new range will bring distant targets within range of the BrahMos, as well as enhance Indian precision strike capabilities.

In winter, the burning of crop residues in neighboring states coincides with cooler temperatures that trap hazardous smoke.

Effectively addressing this challenge requires the governments of both India and Pakistan to prioritize year-round efforts aimed at reducing emissions.