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Modi’s India: A Nation Divided
Waleed Sami
November 7, 2024
Modi’s India shifts from secular democracy to Hindutva-driven state, marked by rising anti-Muslim violence and systemic repression.
Modi’s India shifts from secular democracy to Hindutva-driven state, marked by rising anti-Muslim violence and systemic repression.
![The North-South divide in India is more than just regional—it's a clash of ideologies, cultures, and economies [Image via The Economist].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20230916_ASD001.avif "20230916_ASD001")
The North-South divide in India is more than just regional—it’s a clash of ideologies, cultures, and economies
![Protesters display a cutout of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Sikh rally outside the Indian consulate in Toronto amid the India-Canada row. [Image via Cole Burston/AFP].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AFP__20230925__33WK6UN__v1__HighRes__CanadaIndiaDiplomacyReligionCrimeProtest-1729103123-1.webp "AFP__20230925__33WK6UN__v1__HighRes__CanadaIndiaDiplomacyReligionCrimeProtest-1729103123 (1)")
The India-Canada row isn’t just bilateral; it shows geopolitical tensions with global implications amid U.S. elections and Five Eyes scrutiny.
![Pakistan economic recovery appears stable on paper, but the stark contrast with harsh realities prompts critical questions about sustainability. [Image via Business Recorder]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/62083cc68ffdb.webp "62083cc68ffdb")
Pakistan economic recovery appears stable on paper, but the stark contrast with harsh realities prompts critical questions about sustainability.
![Amid on-going Gaza War, the brewing storm between Iran and Israel has brought the region closer to war. [Image via The Telegraph]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TELEMMGLPICT000396950231_17282212438300_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqZ_JcPYgesQnahAq0MEErmXFTHLY3K1gsX5lAdiZwzAY.webp "TELEMMGLPICT000396950231_17282212438300_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqZ_JcPYgesQnahAq0MEErmXFTHLY3K1gsX5lAdiZwzAY")
Is war the answer? With Israel and Iran at the edge, the stakes are sky-high. What does this mean for peace in the region?
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Since October 27, 1947, Kashmir has been standing strong against illegal Indian occupation. From military presence to serious human rights abuses, the fight for justice is far from over.
تحریفِ قرآن کا مسئلہ اسلامی فقہ اور پاکستانی قانون میں ایک پیچیدہ اور حساس موضوع ہے۔ یہ تحریر۲۰۱۹ ءمیں چنیوٹ میں احمدیہ کمیونٹی کی جانب سے مبینہ تحریف شدہ تفسیرِ قرآن”تفسیرِ صغیر“ کی تقسیم کے مقدمے کے تناظر میں پاکستانی قانون اور فقہ اسلامی میں موجود پیچیدگیوں کو اجاگر کرتی ہے۔
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On UN Day, Pakistan’s UN engagement highlights its dedication to multilateralism and global cooperation for peace and development.
US sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program, including Shaheen-3 and Ababeel, highlight double standards in nonproliferation enforcement.
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The Indus Water Treaty is back in the spotlight as India seeks changes! What does this mean for water security and regional peace?