India's ruling coalition will likely survive the decision by the communists to withdraw, but time is running out for the U.S.-Indian nuclear deal to succeed. [more]
The involvement of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, whether official or not, cannot be ruled out in the July 7 suicide attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. [more]
India announced moderate increases in domestic fuel prices June 4. The move is meant to ease pressure on refiners but is already sparking a political backlash. [more]
BrahMos Aerospace claims it has conducted laboratory tests of a variant of its signature cruise and anti-ship missile that will be capable of speeds in excess of Mach 5. [more]
A terror attack in northwestern India could provide a political opportunity for India if it chooses to make a policy shift regarding its relationship with Pakistan. But whether India will make that shift remains unclear. [more]
India is banning futures trading on several commodities, including an assortment of food, in an attempt to slow down inflation and thus prevent riots. [more]
India’s government hosts Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for talks on a $7 billion gas pipeline project, deepening the difficulties Washington faces in its attempts to keep Iran isolated. Marla Dial reports. [more]
Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak is visiting India amid signs of increased Indian-Afghan cooperation. This could prove problematic for the country sandwiched in the middle -- Pakistan. [more]
India is hosting its first-ever summit with African leaders in hopes of securing access to Africa's resources. However, New Delhi faces stiff competition from other countries, including China. [more]
India has banned the export of all non-basmati rice. The world price of rice has doubled since January — climbing by 54 percent in March alone as stocks fell to a 25-year low. What impact will this have on inflation, and why are the rice bowls emptying? Colin Chapman reports. [more]
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