Huge crowds turned out to say goodbye to Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister, amid a huge army presence following recent political violence.
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From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India
The far-right group known as the R.S.S., whose members include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has spent a century trying to make India a Hindu-first nation.
5 Key Moments in the Rise of India’s Hindu-First Powerhouse
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, known as the R.S.S., has survived bans and vilification to emerge as the force reshaping India’s secular republic into a Hindu nation.
What We Know About the Suspects in the Bondi Beach Shooting
The police named Sajid Akram, 50, and his son, Naveed Akram, 24, as the suspects in the shooting that claimed 15 lives on Dec. 14.
Riots Erupt in Bangladesh After the Killing of a Student Leader
Newspaper buildings were set on fire after the death of an activist who was attacked recently. Political leaders fear more violence could derail attempts to restore democracy.
India Charges Pakistan-Based Groups in April Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
India claims that Pakistan sponsored the terrorists responsible for killing 26 people in the disputed region, an accusation Pakistan denies.
Putin Basks in Praise From Modi on India Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, underlining the close personal relationship between the leaders and their countries’ longtime friendship.
What to Know About Putin’s Visit to India as Oil Trade Dries Up
The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Volcano in Ethiopia Spews Ash Into Asia, Disrupting Flights
The ash cloud drifted over northern India, causing some flight delays and cancellations, and continued toward China.
Dharmendra, Bollywood Leading Man, Dies at 89
In a career spanning nearly seven decades and more than 300 productions, he became widely popular, and wealthy, playing heroes and thieves.