Modhera, home to a sun temple, has been reinvented as an energy pioneer. Can it show a way ahead?
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Agreement would be among first reached since Donald Trump launched ‘liberation day’ tariffs in April
The imposition of Hindi on southern states strikes a raw national nerve
Huge expansion of airports and infrastructure has created need for stronger oversight and more staff, analysts say
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Leaders call time on two-year diplomatic dispute triggered by allegations of New Delhi’s involvement in June 2023 killing
Military chief Asim Munir’s visit to Washington highlights warming ties despite India’s efforts to isolate Islamabad
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits site of country’s worst civil aviation disaster in almost three decades
Cause of incident involving 787-8 aircraft is unknown but could deal a blow to chief executive Kelly Ortberg’s strategy
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Brussels accepts exclusion of dairy and other ‘sensitive’ farm products with expectations of a pact by December
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New Delhi hopes to head off Trump’s threat of 26% duties while protecting vast agricultural sector
Government attitude to digital assets thaws following US president’s return to White House, say executives
Death of Naxalite insurgency’s leader a moment of triumph for Narendra Modi’s government
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New Delhi and Islamabad dispatch delegations to global capitals to push their case after worst fighting in decades
Minister says death of Nambala Keshav Rao is breakthrough in struggle against decades-long Naxalite insurgency
Senior army officer calls on international partners to restrain New Delhi from further attacks
Political science professor accused of endangering unity in social media posts critical of Modi government
The tentacles of the Bishnoi gang reach from India to Canada
US intervention that led to ceasefire left New Delhi worse off, analysts say
Prime minister claims victory after ceasefire but warns New Delhi has ‘only suspended’ military operation