India

Facebook pages, in breach of the company's regulations, are being bought and sold, with some becoming major spenders on social media election advertising in India.

In Odisha, rural voters are boycotting elections due to the failure of local leadership to provide basic necessities like drinking water.

Senior officials from both countries' nuclear sectors discussed expanding cooperation beyond energy

The prime minister responded after an opposition politician proposed that New Delhi should initiate dialogue with Islamabad.

Experts emphasize that the BJP, having secured victory in Delhi in all but two national elections since 1989, faces a unique challenge this time with its two main rivals joining forces. The outcome of this contest is believed to hold significant sway on a national scale.

The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a key element of Russia's Arctic strategy. The Northern Sea Route provides a shorter, more cost-effective shipping route between Europe and Asia, bypassing the traditional route around the Cape of Good Hope through the Suez Canal.

While New Delhi may continue to collaborate with Washington in certain domains, it is unlikely to fulfill the proxy role that the Americans desire.

In the first quarter of this year, India recorded a notable increase in exports to Russia by 22%, totaling $1.2 billion, and Russia rose to 28th place in the list of countries sourcing Indian products.

On Monday, Iran and India signed a 10-year agreement on the development and management of Iran's Chabahar port. The strategic move is aimed at creating a trade route for India to bypass rival Pakistan and reach landlocked Central Asia.

Russia has emerged as India's second-largest trading partner, with trade volume reaching $65 billion last year. Now, the South Asian country's top diplomat has stressed that this is not a temporary phenomenon.

Non-resident Indians, citizens residing across the globe whom the prime minister has engaged during his tenure in foreign visits, are returning to their homeland to actively participate in closely contested elections.

A recent government report suggests that the proportion of the country's Muslim population has risen by 43% since 1950, sparking an unsupported conspiracy theory.