India is becoming a shaping power
Modi’s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.

Modi’s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.




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Far away from Indian mainland, the government is pumping billions of dollars into a controversial development project.
Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is best way forward.

A satirical online movement challenges power and propaganda in India.
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Rubio’s visit to India comes as Washington seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid trade tensions and energy politics.
Mosques are asking worshippers to pray in shifts, as authorities issue threats against congregations.
Tensions rise in key state, won by BJP this month for first time, as political shift disrupts Eid al-Adha traditions.
US-Israel war with Iran among issues looming large as Rubio expected to seek to mend in ties with New Delhi.
India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.

A Norwegian reporter asked Narendra Modi why he wouldn’t speak to the media after a press conference in Oslo on Monday.