South Asia

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

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.

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.

This summer Bakhsh performed in 10 countries in Europe to great acclaim, a journey that began with a viral video following a life of music and hardship.

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

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

While deeply unpopular in Kashmir, the move resonated in much of India, where the Modi government was cheered by supporters.

Much of the plans outlined in the statement have been discussed for years and not implemented because they are not viable.

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

“Whether they be Kukis or Meiteis, the common factor is that women and children are the worst sufferers of this conflict.”

"Getting into another warlike situation with the Taliban is unlikely to improve the plight of ordinary Afghans or the nature of Afghanistan’s reality today."

Last year’s economic crisis crippled the island nation, but it also provided India an opening to offset some of the inroads that China has made in Sri Lanka.