Russian state TV taps anti-colonialism narrative in India as part of pro-Kremlin media push
India, with its relatively neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has emerged as a key priority for Moscow.
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India watches with caution as Dhaka and Islamabad reset ties
Both countries are pursuing deals, including visa-free travel for officials and increasing trade, with Pakistan planning direct flights after a seven-year suspension that began in…
Frequent climate disasters expose perils of overtourism in India’s hills
The preventable loss of human lives has again renewed the focus on overtourism in India’s hill regions and the recurring toll it exacts, especially now that adverse weather…
India plans mega dam in Arunachal Pradesh, with eye on China’s hydropower station in Tibet
Experts say the race to build these mega dams reflects the intense geopolitical rivalry between India and China, as well as both countries’ need for energy. But such large dams…
‘Rats from the sky’: Urban India finds itself divided on pigeons
A steep jump in pigeon populations in Indian cities has raised serious health and ecological risks.
Move by India’s Assam state to allow arms for ‘indigenous’ people stirs fears of worsening violence
Move is ostensibly to help with security but criticised for potentially targeting Bengali Muslims, with fears of escalating violence and eroding rights.
Heaven sent? India’s opposition parties build temples to woo Hindu voters
While the ruling Hindu-nationalist BJP has long been known to use its support for temples to garner votes from Hindus, it is becoming increasingly important for other Indian…
Misinformation adds more uncertainty to the fog of war around India’s strikes on Pakistan
A barrage of unverified claims and misinformation was unleashed online, adding further uncertainty to developments in the ongoing confrontation between the two South Asian…
Rising share of remittances sent home by Indians working in Singapore and other advanced economies
According to the World Bank, India has been the top recipient of remittances since 2008.
Why is X suing the Indian government over censorship? Musk’s heft within US administration could play a part
In its lawsuit, filed before the High Court of Karnataka on March 5, X says the Indian government has expanded its censorship powers illegally, empowering “countless”…