Pallab Bhattacharya, New Delhi

A supporter of India's Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) holds a poster at the ongoing protest site, a few days after thousands of protesters marched towards parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India on 23 July 2026. Photo: Reuters
Analysis

Modi govt blinks for the first time: Will it help fragmented opposition close ranks?

A protestor carries a poster with a message in Hindi which translates as 'Save Our Constitution' as he participates in a protest movement led by Cockroach Janta Party, in New Delhi, India, on 22 July 2026. Photo:AP
South Asia

Cockroach Janta Party's agitation nudges Modi govt's change of strategy

Sonam Wangchuck ends his 26 day hunger strike. Photo: Collected
South Asia

Sonam Wangchuk calls off hunger strike after 26 days

A protestor carries a poster with a message in Hindi which translates as 'Save Our Constitution' as he participates in a protest movement led by Cockroach Janta Party, in New Delhi, India, on 22 July 2026. Photo:AP
South Asia

How India’s political parties are courting young voters amid student protests

A man holds the flags of India and the US while people take part in the 35th India Day Parade in New York August 16, 2015. Photo :Reuters
South Asia

India bans imports of goods made with forced labour amid US trade scrutiny

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. File Photo: Collected
Foreign Policy

Hasina's extradition a legal issue, will be dealt with accordingly: India

With coordinated leadership, institutional coherence and sustained investment in skills and quality systems, Bangladesh can move from isolated success stories to a durable semiconductor ecosystem. Photo: Reuters
South Asia

India launches third semiconductor plant, targets five billion chips a year

File photo of onion. Photo: TBS
South Asia

India's onion exports may slow down for short duration: Indian govt

A banyan tree in Bihar's Munger, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree using radiocarbon dating. Photo: Collected/ Representative
South Asia

World’s oldest Banyan tree scientifically dated found in Bihar: Indian government

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photo: Hindustan Times
Politics

Speculation mounts over Modi cabinet reshuffle

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South Asia

India develops technology to export premium mango variety by sea without compromising on quality

A man walks inside the premises of the Supreme Court in New Delhi, India, on 17 July 2018. File Photo: Reuters
South Asia

Supreme Court of India rules right to walk on footpaths is a fundamental right

A man splashing his face with water during intense Summer heat. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Asia

Asia warmed faster than rest of the world in recent decades: WMO