India says it remains committed to its special relationship with people of Afghanistan
Delhi is also negotiating several other trade pacts with countries such as Australia and Britain that want to reduce dependence on China
Political analysts warn that such controversies could deepen religious fault lines in India, where Muslims make up 14% of the population
The battleground state is ruled by a Hindu priest Yogi Adityanath, widely seen as a polarizing politician
Five states in India will choose new state governments this month, but all eyes are on the election in its most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, that pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party against a regional party. A victory here is seen as crucial for the ruling party ahead of national polls in 2024. Anjana Pasricha visited Uttar Pradesh and has this report. Camera - Darshan Singh. Video editor - Jason Godman.
Battling disenchantment among farmers, the ruling party emphasizes its record on restoring law and order in one of India’s poorest states
As unemployment runs high among younger and more educated people, many turn to low-skill jobs
Virtual meeting took place two days after China also held a summit with Central Asian countries
Health experts warn similar gatherings last year fueled India’s deadly second wave
Analysts say new settlements built along a disputed plateau effectively open up a new military axis against India
Although estimates vary, studies say millions in India have slipped below the poverty line during the pandemic
India’s army chief says the nation is prepared to hold its ground for as long as it takes to achieve national goals
Hundreds of doctors and health care workers have contracted the virus leading to fears of staff shortages in hospitals
India accelerates building roads and bridges in border areas as it confronts a more aggressive Beijing
Corbevax Vaccine Has Received Emergency Authorization in India
India has expanded its vaccination drive for COVID-19 to teenagers from 15 to 18 years of age. The push comes as the country braces for a third wave driven by the Omicron variant and Indian cities impose fresh restrictions. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi.
Calls grow to protect youngsters in the country with the world’s largest estimated adolescent population
Aid is seen as part of diplomatic initiative by New Delhi to engage with Afghanistan, where it has been marginalized
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