Indian forces hunting for separatist fighters now regularly face angry crowds seeking to defend them. Scores of civilians have been killed.
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Inspired by India, Singaporeans Seek to End Gay Sex Ban
The legalization of gay sex in India has set off a movement in Singapore — which, like India, inherited its colonial-era ban from its onetime British rulers.
Modi’s Party Is Trounced in India’s ‘Semifinal’ Elections
The governing party lost ground in several states, leaving many wondering if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in danger of losing in national voting next year.
Vijay Mallya, India’s ‘King of Good Times,’ Should Be Extradited, U.K. Court Says
Mr. Mallya, who turned a family brewing business into a sprawling conglomerate, fled to Britain in 2016, facing unpaid bills and accusations of fraud in his native country.
Mastanamma, YouTube Sensation for Her Indian Cooking, Dies at 107
She presided over a spectacularly popular video channel, cooking emu eggs and pizza. Fans also loved her salt-of-the-earth sense of humor.
Hunter Who Killed Man-Eating Tiger in India Broke Laws, Officials Say
The tiger was blamed for killing 13 people. The man who shot her says he fired in self-defense after a tranquilizer dart failed to stop her.
Militant Leader Known for Daring Escape Is Gunned Down in Kashmir
Indian forces said they had killed Naveed Jatt, a charismatic fighter who escaped police custody and is accused of assassinating a newspaper editor.
Retrieving Body of Missionary Killed on Remote Indian Island Is a Struggle
John Allen Chau’s corpse has not been found. Those who have stepped ashore North Sentinel Island have been shot with bows and arrows.
The World Needs to Quit Coal. Why Is It So Hard?
Coal, the most polluting of energy sources, shows no sign of disappearing three years after the Paris agreement, when world leaders promised decisive action against global warming.
India and Australia Move to Tighten Bonds to Counter China’s Rise
India’s president, Ram Nath Kovind, is in Sydney this week trying to build ties with Australia as the two countries seek to counter China’s growing clout.