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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Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest debutant for India in a T20 loss to England at Old Trafford.
Washington has started dealing with regional players without regard for Indian interests.
Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities causing long queues for fuel across the country.
Several heads of state and other government officials will gather in Tehran for supreme leader’s state funeral.

Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty.
For years, India’s Muslim women have been subject to online abuse.
Opposition politicians say the BJP is ‘imposing vegetarianism’ by removing eggs from midday meals.

India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party spends nearly two weeks protesting, demanding the education minister resign.
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Controversial revision of electoral rolls removed millions. Now, the BJP says they are not eligible for government aid.