Hate Speech Against Minorities In India Increased by 74% In 2024, Research Group Reports
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Hate speech against minorities in India surged 74% in 2024, with peaks during election season, India Hate Lab reports.
The Chabahar Conundrum: How US Sanctions Put India’s Geopolitical Gamble in Peril
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US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port disrupt India’s regional ambitions, bolstering Pakistan’s role in South Asian trade.
India’s Chabahar Plans Stumble After US Waiver Reversal
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US rescinds Chabahar port sanctions waiver, impacting India, Afghanistan, and shifting South Asia’s trade dynamics.
AI and LAWS in Warfare: The Tech That Could Tip South Asia’s Power Scale
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AI and LAWs are changing the rules of engagement. How will this impact regional stability, security, and the balance of power?
Indian Media Sues OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Copyright Infringement
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India’s top news outlets, including ANI, sue OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train ChatGPT.
Volkswagen Sues India to Quash $14 Billion Tax Demand
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Volkswagen challenges a $14 billion tax demand in India, highlighting concerns over retrospective tax laws.
The Quiet Escape of Abbas Stanekzai to India After Criticizing AIG’s Girls Education Ban
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Senior Taliban leader Abbas Stanekzai flees to India amid internal rifts, defying Akhundzada’s ban on girls’ education.
BJP’s Glorification of Godse Sparks Concerns Over Gandhi’s Legacy
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The glorification of Nathuram Godse by BJP leaders sparks controversy, challenging Gandhi’s legacy and India’s secularism.
Nepal Arrests Indian National with Semi-Automatic Pistol Near Border
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Nepal arrests an Indian national with a semi-automatic pistol, raising concerns over arms smuggling and regional security.