A FAQ on Indian Elections
Asia News Network’s Ishan Joshi takes a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about the Indian election. Termed the “biggest democratic exercise’…
Modi’s party unveils manifesto with something for everyone
BJP’s key pledges include housing for all by 2022 and the doubling of farmers’ incomes. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) yesterday unveiled a manifesto it said…
India on high security alert as voting begins
Fears of election bloodshed rise after attack in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday kills lawmaker, 4 others. India went on high security alert yesterday ahead of the start of its marathon…
The politicians contesting the Indian election
The world’s largest democracy goes to polls today, here are the people contesting the election. Narendra Modi The Indian Prime Minister is up for re-election and as…
Pro-democracy protesters convicted in Hong Kong
Occupy Central leaders in Hong Kong convicted, await sentencing for their role in mass protests. The nine leaders behind Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement of 2014 will be…
Debate rages on in Malaysia over U-turn from signing Rome Statute
The Southeast Asian nation had chosen to withdraw from the ICC statute. As debate rages on over Malaysia’s decision not to accede to the founding treaty of the International…
Opposition warns Thai Election Commission to not show favourtism
The Election Commission has come under pressure from all quarters for alleged biases. Sudarat Keyuraphan, one of the Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidates, has warned…
Hasina warns against exploiting Rohingyas
Bangladesh say that Rohingya youth are susceptible to influence. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday feared that vested quarters might exploit the frustrated Rohingya youths to…
Incumbent Jokowi woos voters in rival Prabowo’s stronghold
Incumbent presidential candidate Joko Widodo and running mate Ma’ruf Amin join the carnival parade in Tangerang Banten. Indonesia’s incumbent presidential candidate…
Malaysia’s world court withdrawal due to risk of coup attempt
According to Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, the decision to withdraw from ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was a political…