India today faces a crackdown on NGOs, press, and activists, threatening democracy and fueling repression under Modi’s rule.
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Nepal to host global conference on digital-age crimes, AI threats, and cybersecurity, bringing legal experts together on Feb 27-28.
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Bangladeshi students to launch a political party after leading protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina, reshaping the nation’s politics.
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Afghan women-led Radio Begum resumes broadcasts after Taliban lifts suspension over alleged foreign media ties.
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The Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director despite Democratic concerns over his ties to Trump and lack of experience.
With an RSS-backed Chief Minister at the helm, Delhi’s position is evolving into the ideological nucleus of Hindu nationalism
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Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari criticizes Western hypocrisy on nuclear weapons in Oxford Union speech, honoring Benazir Bhutto’s legacy.
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram remain neglected, facing poor infrastructure, joblessness, and rising separatist sentiments.
The war in Syria has erased decades of progress, with $800B in losses, extreme poverty, and a dire humanitarian crisis.
India’s defence procurement is plagued by delays, inefficiency, and corruption, threatening national security and readiness.