US Vice President JD Vance visits India to boost trade ties, avoid tariffs, and strengthen the US-India strategic partnership.
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Thousands of Muslim Donated Properties Impacted by India’s New Waqf Amendment Act 2025
India’s new Waqf law sparks controversy, protests, and legal challenges over ownership of Muslim-donated properties.
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Nepal PM Oli Hints at Strained Ties with Modi After Bangkok Bimstec Summit
Remarks of PM Oli hint at strained ties with India despite claims of understanding with Modi during Bimstec summit in Bangkok.
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Yunus-Modi Meeting Uncertain as India Finalizes BIMSTEC Schedule
Indian PM Modi to attend BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok; no bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus confirmed yet.
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Modi Congratulates New Jacobite Catholicos as Christian Persecution Rises in India
Indian Christian community faces rising violence while Modi congratulates new Jacobite Catholicos in Lebanon. Rights groups sound alarm.
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Pakistan Rejects Modi’s Claims of ‘Hostility’ in Peace Efforts
Pakistan rejects Modi’s claim of hostility, urges India to end anti-Pakistan narrative for peace and regional stability.
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India and New Zealand Revive Free Trade Talks After a Decade
India and New Zealand restart free trade talks after a decade, aiming to boost economic ties and deepen strategic cooperation.
23 Years Since the Gujarat Riots: A Tragic Chapter in India’s Communal History
23 years after the Gujarat riots, justice remains elusive as communal tensions and anti-Muslim policies shape India’s politics.
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Hate Speech Against Minorities In India Increased by 74% In 2024, Research Group Reports
Hate speech against minorities in India surged 74% in 2024, with peaks during election season, India Hate Lab reports.
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Saffron Shadows: A Global Threat Beyond India’s Borders
Saffron shadows are now coloring India’s political discourse, but the script is anything but profound. It’s more Bollywood than reality.
