![18th Lok Sabha Elections in India: Voters line up to cast their ballots during phase one of Assam's state election in Koliabor [Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/000_96V298.webp "Lok Sabha Elections")
As India heads into the 18th Lok Sabha elections, the BJP faces hurdles amidst regional complexities, socio-economic disparities, and internal dynamics. Can they retain their dominance?
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Israel-Iran Conflict Widening: Airstrike on Iran raises fears of wider war. Can diplomacy avert a devastating Middle East conflict?
Pakistan’s struggling economy receives a potential boost with a recent Saudi visit. Will $5 billion in investments and focus on key sectors like Balochistan’s mining be a game-changer?
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The broader implications of the Iran-Israel conflict extend far beyond the borders of the Middle East, with potential repercussions for global security and stability.
Pakistan’s endorsement of UNESCO’s Dance for Education ignites controversy, echoing the entanglement of cultural movements with nationalist politics seen in Bangladesh’s Chhayanaut.
Attacks on Chinese in Pakistan aren’t new. Baloch separatists with a long history of unrest target CPEC. Who’s behind the recent surge? Could external actors be fueling tensions?
India’s RAW faces a crisis of trust. A botched assassination plot raises questions of rogue agents or a rogue agency itself.
Pakistan’s economic crisis is dire. The IMF advocates for privatization in Pakistan as a solution, but is it a cure-all or a risky gamble?
Amidst simmering tensions and potential provocations, Pakistan’s proactive stance sends a clear message: any threat to its security will be swiftly countered
Modi’s India risks South Asian stability with religious centralization, requiring urgent diplomatic intervention to prevent conflict