India has a rather interesting problem ahead of itself. A newly appointed pro Hindu government is set to make huge promises to the populace of India. Question is where are they going to get the funds to give cash handouts to farmers, 1.44 trillion into infrastructure and industry, and tax cuts for middle class Indians as well as doubling exports?… Read more »
The situation in Afghanistan had blown out of control. The current government is unable to assist the people of Afghanistan and they have ISIS and Taliban running amok the countryside. Recently a bomb went off in a mosque in the capitol of the country, Kabul. Also, somewhat recently, a police checkpoint came under fire by armed gunmen, supposedly Taliban. Our… Read more »
The situation with Pakistan is rather ridiculous in the sense that they have the resources to capture several would be terrorists in a far away province but yet cannot stop a terrorist attack in a completely controlled region. The region of Gilgit Baltistan is north of the capitol city of Pakistan, Islamabad. Albeit sure Gilgit and Baltistan are relatively safe… Read more »
Islamabad, Pakistan – At least three people have been killed and 28 wounded after a bomb exploded at a mosque in the western Pakistani city of Quetta. The explosion took place inside a mosque before Friday prayers, city police chief Abdul Razzaq Cheema told Al Jazeera by phone, adding that at least three of the wounded were in critical condition. Local police… Read more »
A year after police killed 13 people protesting against pollution from a copper smelter in the port city of Thoothukudi in India’s Tamil Nadu state, tensions between the residents and the police are still running high. No officer has been arrested or charged in connection with the shootings, and a judicial commission set up to investigate has provided no updates on its… Read more »
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to a second term in office after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took an unassailable lead in the South Asian country’s general elections, according to preliminary results. The Hindu nationalist party is leading in 294 seats out of 542 seats, with its main rival, the Indian National Congress (INC), ahead in 50… Read more »
Rahul Gandhi, president of India‘s main opposition Congress party, conceded on Thursday he had lost his seat in the famous family’s long-held home constituency. “Smriti Irani [of the BJP] has won in Amethi and I congratulate her. The people of Amethi have given their mandate,” Gandhi told a news conference. Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) handed a heavy defeat… Read more »
Three Indian climbers have died on Nepal’s Mount Everest this week, bringing the death toll this season on the world’s highest peak to six. Nihal Bagwan, an Indian climber who was part of a two-member expedition, died at camp four after descending from the summit late on Thursday, expedition organiser Babu Sherpa said on Friday. “He reached the summit at 8am [02:15… Read more »
India’s economy is set for a major boost if Prime Minister Narendra Modi follows through with key campaign promises following his party’s sweeping election victory. The Bharatiya Janata Party pledged cash handouts to farmers, $1.44 trillion to build roads, railways and other infrastructure, a boost to manufacturing, and a doubling in exports. Those promises, along with tax cuts for middle… Read more »
Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir –Tensions have erupted in Indian-administered Kashmir following the killing of al-Qaeda-linked rebel commander Zakir Musa in Pulwama district’s Tral area. Protests and clashes were reported on Friday in many parts of the disputed Muslim-majority region against the killing of Musa, who had left Pakistani-based Hizbul Mujahideen armed group to join al-Qaeda two years ago. Thousands of people took part in multiple funeral… Read more »