Region

The dismal performance of the Indian National Congress in Maharashtra’s state elections underscores the party’s inability to connect with voters and offer a viable alternative to the BJP.

The row around the Shahi Jama Masjid, a 500-year-old mosque in Sambhal in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, shows a disturbing manifestation of a more significant trend in the Hindu-majority country, where Muslim places of worship are being targeted systematically.

The election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake is a direct result of widespread public dissatisfaction with Sri Lanka’s political establishment.

Although Nepal’s revised Transitional Justice Law shows positive improvements, some issues still exist that compromise its capacity to provide justice.

Bhutan is paving the way for a more inclusive future where women’s voices are heard and valued at every level of governance.

The Adani indictment serves as a litmus test for US-India relations.

As successfully done by Beijing, reversing smog is possible through a long-term, multipronged action plan.

Pakistan is facing significant challenges in shifting to electric vehicles (EVs) amidst chronic power shortages.

The CPEC will continue to be in limbo, threatening massive economic and infrastructural development unless Pakistani leadership devises an effective strategy that will satisfy Chinese leaders.

If the Pakistan government is genuinely committed to attracting investment from overseas Pakistanis, it must demonstrate commitment, build confidence and prioritize trust-building measures.

Punjab claims sufficient water is available to construct six “Strategic Canals” on the Indus River. However, the Sindh government believes the project will divert Sindh’s much-needed water to Punjab.

Pakistan recorded its 55th polio case in 2024. Why does it fail to curb this endemic?

Priyanka Gandhi, who bears a striking resemblance to her grandmother, Indira Gandhi, appears to be a cornerstone of the resurgence of the Indian National Congress.

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Sharma’s forthcoming visit to China has ignited speculations regarding Nepal’s foreign policy trajectory and its implications for regional dynamics in South Asia.

In a society increasingly influenced by mob mentality, state representatives are more interested in appeasing public sentiment than upholding the rule of law.

The prospects of Narendra Modi’s third term as prime minister hinge on his ability to sustain economic growth, expand infrastructure, and attract global investment.