In May 2026, three United Nations Special Rapporteurs issued a warning to the Indian Government, stating that the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls might endanger democratic participation.
The anticipated visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Taliban government in Kabul, to New Delhi on October 9-10, 2025, represents a watershed moment in Afghanistan-India relations since the
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India has now emerged as the most populous country in the world, surpassing China. The present population is estimated to be between 1.45 and 1.5 billion, and it seems to be “progressing”
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The much-awaited olive branch from India to the Trump Administration to let bygones be bygones comes as a pleasant surprise with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s exuberant support for the Gaza Plan congratulating
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In a potential pivot for India’s cryptocurrency stance, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stated that countries must “prepare to engage” with stablecoins, whether they are ready or not. Her remarks, made
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UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India on October 8, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Ministry of
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The recent wave of disinformation targeting Pakistan’s security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reflects a recurring pattern in the politics of terrorism and identity in South Asia. As someone who has studied
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Global investors are rapidly retreating from Indian equities, potentially driving the largest foreign outflows in history this year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Net foreign investment in Indian shares has already
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When US President Trump announced that a 50% tariff would be imposed on most goods exported from India to the United States, it sent shockwaves through India. The situation worsened when he
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Recent reports have sparked serious concerns about Sri Lanka’s economic future. The country continues to struggle to recover from its lowest point, and prospects for economic stability remain uncertain. As the National
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JR’s ASIAN fiasco The charisma of JR Jayawardene remains a compelling enigma, particularly from our current perspective nearly three decades after his passing. This essay examines his approach to foreign policy and
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On September 24, 2025, Leh District in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh witnessed its deadliest day of unrest in decades, as protests demanding Statehood and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh escalated into
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On September 23, 2025, Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Sarfraz Bugti, joined by ruling and opposition leaders, announced the suspension of the controversial Balochistan Mines and Minerals Act 2025 via executive order. The decision followed
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On September 27, 2025, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) announced the extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for another six months in three key Districts of Assam
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Tata Capital Ltd. is aiming to raise up to 155 billion rupees ($1.7 billion) in what is poised to be India’s largest initial public offering (IPO) so far this year, according to
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Editor’s Note: The following column is based on excerpts from the latest issue of the CTC Sentinel, published by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point. The massacre that unfolded in Pahalgam
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