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Timeline of major political events in Pakistan

Pakistani politics has been experiencing many ups and downs since independence in 1947 with the power struggle between civilian and military leaders shaping the country’s political arena. Only three governments have completed their full tenure.

Why is 'Talk To A Muslim' trending in India?

Several Indians are urging people to speak with the country's Muslims. Here's what triggered the hashtag.

India's top court seeks end to 'horrendous acts' of mob lynchings

"Horrendous acts of mobocracy cannot be allowed to become a new norm," says the Supreme Court, ordering the right-wing BJP government to enact a new law banning lynchings over rumours the victims either were child-kidnappers or beef eaters.

Is India trying to subdue Kashmir through religious tourism?

The Indian state under the increasing influence of Hindu nationalism is using Hindu pilgrimage sites in order to expand its nationalist project. Can cultural imperialism work where brute force has failed?

India’s social media lynch mobs

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has cultivated an army of cyber trolls to propagate its message of Hindu chauvinism and hyper-nationalism, and to launch vicious attacks on its opponents. Then, a BJP member became himself a victim.

Lawmaker in Indian PM Modi's party charged in connection with rape

Meanwhile, a court refused pre-arrest bail to three church priests in a separate rape case filed by a woman in southern India's Kerala state.

Indian troops kill protester in disputed Kashmir

Indian troops used live bullets and pellet guns on hundreds of protesters in Shopian district, south of the major city of Srinagar, hospitalising dozens with serious injuries.

Curfew, protests as Kashmir shuts down on rebel's death anniversary

India imposes restrictions, snaps internet in parts of India-administered Kashmir to prevent protests called by pro-independence groups to mark the second death anniversary of popular rebel commander Burhan Wani.

Troops fire at anti-India protesters in Kashmir killing three people

Villagers in southern Redwani village said on Saturday soldiers fired live ammunition, shotgun pellets and tear gas to quell protests demanding the end of Indian rule, and wounded several people. Medics said three injured died at a hospital.

Can Netflix's first Indian series 'Sacred Games' be the next 'Narcos'?

Based on the acclaimed book by Vikram Chandra, Sacred Games hopes to win over not only the domestic audience but also Netflix's Western fans.

A rising tide of Kashmiri nationalism

Indian and Pakistani bickering over Kashmir has meant that Kashmiris continue suffering in no-man's land. This is fostering a growing sense of Kashmiri nationalism driven by a yearning for independence.

WhatsApp asked to prevent misuse after mob lynchings in India

At least 20 people have been killed in several states by mobs in attacks the government says are tied to inflammatory messages circulated on WhatsApp. The social media giant says it is "horrified" and has promised to take action.