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‘Hegemonic power’: How Modi’s BJP won India’s Bengal for the first time

Walking the path of religious polarisation and leveraging underlying anti-incumbency, Modi’s party sweeps key state.

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$25bn or $1 trillion: How much has Iran war really cost the US?

Heated exchange on Capitol Hill reflects growing unease among lawmakers over a lack of transparency in cost of Iran war.

People walk past a huge billboard carrying a sentence reading in Persian 'The Strait of Hormuz remains closed'.

Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?

India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.

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Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?

The port has been a centrepiece of India’s regional strategic ambitions. Now, those hopes are sinking.

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When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?

Even if the strait reopens, shipping insurance could cost 20 times more than before the war, analysts say.

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Mali attacks updates: Coordinated attacks in Bamako, Kidal and elsewhere

These were the updates about the attacks across Mali on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

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Iran war updates: Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner trip to Pakistan for talks

These were the updates on the US–Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Saturday, April 25, 2026.

In this photo provided by the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center, is greeted by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, second right, and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, third left, upon his arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Friday, April 24, 2026. (Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)

Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters

In a significant pact, India and Russia agree to the deployment of soldiers and warships on each other’s soil during peace and wartime.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ceremonial reception at India's presidential palace, Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)

Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?

In battle for India’s West Bengal election, PM Modi’s men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.

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Why is India’s Manipur burning for three years?

After three years of ethnic clashes, Manipur still remains on edge, with fears that the conflict could spiral further.

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