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India's six-week long elections started today
Friday, April 19, 2024
Nearly a billion people start going to the polls in India Friday, as the worlds largest democracy starts its mammoth election.
Hindu nationalist music could be destructive ahead of Indian elections, critics warn
Thursday, April 18, 2024
H-Pop refers to the music and poetry of Hindu nationalism in India. And critics are warning of what they say is H-Pop's destructive power ahead of Indian elections expected this spring.
A deep dive into the controversy over who created the Indian dish: butter chicken
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Two restaurants tangle in a New Delhi court over who gets to say they invented the iconic Indian dish of butter chicken. But its origins might lie in an effort to please British tastes.
Why India's Hindu nationalist party has the support of some Muslims in the country
Saturday, March 16, 2024
The ruling Hindu party in India has secured support from some Muslims, even though the party has been hostile to the religion.
Pakistan's new prime minister is also the country's old prime minster
Monday, March 04, 2024
Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's prime minister. He's widely seen as the army's pick to lead, but without apparent electoral legitimacy. Can he deal with the country's mounting challenges?
Pakistani parties haggle to form a coalition following controversial elections
Monday, February 12, 2024
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to assume power. His fortunes were boosted by an army-led crackdown on his rival Imran Khan, whose candidates still won the largest number of votes.
The ultra-high-tech development in Pakistan's presidential election
Friday, February 09, 2024
A man whose come to symbolize the whiplash rise, fall and rise again, of political fortunes in Pakistan says he's starting talks to form a coalition government after controversial elections.
Many Pakistanis appear to defy crackdown on popular leader as they vote in elections
Thursday, February 08, 2024
Mobile networks were shut off and militants attacked some candidates. One popular leader — who was not on the ballot — essentially campaigned for his proxies via an AI-generated version of himself.
A preview of Pakistan's election, which is focused on a man who isn't on the ballot
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Pakistan's upcoming elections are about one man who isn't on the ballot. He's in jail, and his party is barred from campaigning.
Many in India celebrate as Modi's consecration of controversial, unfinished temple
Monday, January 22, 2024
Much of India celebrates as the prime minister consecrates a controversial temple to Lord Ram. Critics say its done with an eye to elections, and there's unease among Muslims.
Controversial Hindu temple is inaugurated by India's prime minister
Monday, January 22, 2024
India's prime minister lead the consecration ceremony for a temple. A Hindu group built it on the site of a historic mosque that was razed three decades ago.
2024 is a big election year around the globe. Will democracy win?
Saturday, January 20, 2024
2024 will be a key test for the health of democracy around the world. Analysis of significant elections in key regions, and what they might portend.
Hindu temple will be consecrated on the grounds of destroyed historic mosque
Friday, January 19, 2024
NPR tours a controversial Hindu temple that is set to be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of a crucial election.
Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Iran — targeting militant positions
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Pakistan struck Iranian territory in response to Iranian strikes in Pakistani territory earlier this week. Pakistan has expelled the Iranian ambassador.
Bangladesh's prime minister wins a majority in parliamentary elections
Monday, January 08, 2024
Sheikh Hasina has been elected to a fourth successive term in elections that were marred by a boycott and low voter turnout. What's next, and what are the implications for the U.S.?
Instability looms ahead of Bangladesh's election on Sunday
Friday, January 05, 2024
Bangladesh heads to elections on Sunday. Experts warn the expected victory of the ruling party will likely cause more instability amid a crackdown on political opponents, critics and the press.
It's a year of elections in South Asia — and on Sunday it's Bangladesh's turn
Friday, January 05, 2024
Bangladesh heads into this weekend's election with the ruling party expected to sweep to power again — amid a crackdown on political opponents, critics and the press.
The reason why there are many Jan. 1 birthdays in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Monday, January 01, 2024
January 1 is a common birthday in Pakistan and Afghanistan because 1/1 is an easy date for people to remember in cultures that don't follow Western standards of time.
U.S. charges Indian national in an alleged assassination plot of a Sikh separatist
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The relationship between the U.S. and India took a hit after the Justice Department announced charges against an Indian national for allegedly taking part in a murder-for-hire scheme on U.S. soil.
India celebrates as 41 men are rescued from a tunnel after 17 days
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
India rejoices as 41 men are rescued from a tunnel they were trapped inside for 17 days. The tunnel is part of a government flagship project to expand access to sacred shrines in the Himalayas.