South Asia

Junagadh was a part of the Kathiawar region along with other princely states that had already acceded to India. However, on August 15, 1947, to everyone's surprise, Junagadh's Nawab, Mahabatkhan Rasulkhanji decided to accede to Pakistan even though he had earlier given the impression that the future of his state lies in joining India.

Lower-caste Pakistani Hindus are often the victims of bonded labour. It was banished in 1992, but the practice is still widespread. The Global Slavery Index estimates that over three million Pakistanis live in debt bondage.

The EurAsian Times recently compared Indian Su-30 MKIs with Chinese Su-30 MKK jets as clashes between Indian and Chinese troops were escalating. One pertinent...

Indian PM Narendra Modi said "golden history" was written as he launched the construction of a new Hindu temple at a flashpoint religious site...

The Indian army has a requirement for armoured vehicles since the Sino-India standoff at Ladakh is being to drag onto the winter. TATA, American Stryker and Humvee are amongst the contenders but under the 'aatmanirbhar bharat mission', the deal could likely go to TATA.