Politics

References to the 2002 anti-Muslim Gujarat riots under BJP rule have been deleted from textbooks while anti-Sikh riots under Congress rule have been retained.

Kishida’s paramount political asset may be his harmless persona.

They have shown solidarity with Rahul Gandhi over his disqualification from Parliament. But regional competition will likely keep them divided.

Among those accused of giving or soliciting bribes are former high-ranking members of the government, party, and security apparatus.

The country is in the grips of a nationwide struggle between two groups, neither of which is in any frame of mind to seek a peaceful political solution.

A prudent strategy for the opposition would prioritize the creation of a sizable coalition of regional parties to take on the BJP. 

Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti are on trial for defaming the powerful minister Luhut Pandjaitan by accusing him of conflicts of interest in relation to a Papuan mining operation.

In contrast to their enthusiasm for performative bills, lawmakers tend to be more cautious when dealing with legislation that could have a bearing on actual trade with China.

The prosecution of Gandhi was widely condemned by opponents of Modi as the latest assault against democracy and free speech by a government seeking to crush dissent.

The Federal Court rejected Prime Minister Najib Razak's request, with a judge describing him as "the author of his own misfortunes."

Aside from further embittering the population toward the military junta, the disbanding of the former ruling party is unlikely to have much impact on Myanmar's downward trajectory.