Politics

It is the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat – all ruled by the Hindu nationalist BJP – to take steps toward a common civil law for all religious groups.

In recent years, the ceremonial monarchs have been taking a more active role in the country's political life.

Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo have both expressed concerns that last week's election was tainted by fraud and abuses of power.

The U.N. special rapporteur noted some improvements under the Marcos administration, but “not sufficient to turn the page decisively on the past.”

Muratbai has been a vital voice in calling attention to Uzbekistan's persecution of the Karakalpak people. His detention in Kazakhstan is yet another warning shot.

“A coup may not be imminent, but it is fair to say that Pakistan is unlikely to come out of its enduring praetorian trap.”

They have rejected the Modi government’s offer of a five-year contract for a guaranteed minimum price for five crops.

As controversy over his parole simmers, attention turns to what influence the controversial former leader will have over Thai politics.

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

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.

The apex court declared the opaque electoral bonds scheme, which benefited the BJP the most, to be unconstitutional.

Cast into opposition for the first time in two decades, the PDI-P has a critical role to play as a check on the incoming administration's power.