Analysts say the deal is ‘more likely’ to be concluded after Britain’s general election, but discussions could restart should there be a new government.

Southeast Asia welcomes India’s presence ‘with open arms’, New Delhi-based observers say – though there’s always a risk such military posturing could provoke an aggressive Chinese response.

Bhopal, India’s ‘city of lakes’ founded by an Afghan soldier, was ruled for over 100 years by Muslim women. The grand mosques and palaces, including a Taj Mahal, built under them are a spectacular collection.

New Delhi has never had a better opportunity to tighten its grip on its island neighbour, analysts say, amid a flurry of business deals involving Indian companies.

Readers discuss the possible reasons for voter fatigue in India’s ongoing elections, the viability of Palestinian statehood, and strengthening protection of Victoria Harbour.

Weavers in Varanasi say the rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric has so far caused no bad blood since the sari business thrives on interdependency.

Indian Gen Z and millennials are driving a new trend for gourmet and artisanal ice creams, with brands offering flavours inspired by everything from local cakes and desserts to chilli and street food.

India’s PM denies his ruling Hindu-nationalist party wants a two-thirds parliamentary majority to strip the word ‘secular’ from the constitution. The opposition aren’t so sure.

The US$370 million project is key to New Delhi’s plans to ramp up trade with Central Asia and promote it as a counterweight to Beijing’s growing economic presence in the region.

The Dali’s crew – made up of 20 men from India and one from Sri Lanka – was mostly unharmed during the collision, but have not been allowed to leave the container ship and remain stranded.

India’s intelligence activities have led to accusations against the Research and Analysis Wing by countries such as the UK, Pakistan and Canada.

Britain’s food watchdog applied extra control measures on all spice imports from India, after contamination allegations against two brands sparked concerns among global food regulators.

Weak steel demand at home has encouraged China, the world’s biggest producer of the alloy, to offload its surplus stocks by offering competitive rates to Indian buyers, hurting Indian producers.

India recently rescued dozens of its citizens who were forced to run online scams in the Southeast Asian nation.

Sima Taparia, aka Sima Auntie, is the star of Netflix show Indian Matchmaking. She talks to the Post about helping young people find love, her own marriage and why she always stops for photos with fans.

Rescuers raced to find any survivors after the signage fell at a petrol station in east of India’s financial capital on Monday, trapping dozens of people underneath.

Observers say India could strike a middle ground between Russia and the US, as Washington is also seen to be ‘gradual’ in its handling of allegations.

New Delhi isn’t ‘overly concerned’ by the development, analysts say – unless Dhaka decides to grant access to Chinese warships and submarines.

Luxury homes – categorised as those priced over 15 million rupees – made up more than one-fifth of all residential units sold across India’s seven top cities in the first quarter.

Three Indian nationals were previously arrested, and authorities said they were looking into whether the men had ties to the Indian government.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has described his arrest as a ‘political conspiracy’ by the ruling BJP to sideline its opponents ahead of the general election.

The river, celebrated with birth and death ceremonies on its banks, is also linked to waterborne diseases which kill thousands of adults and children annually.

India pulled out its last remaining soldiers stationed in the Maldives on Friday, meeting a deadline for their withdrawal that had strained ties between the two neighbours.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal – a staunch critic of PM Narendra Modi and a key opposition leader – was arrested on March 21 in connection with corruption allegations related to the capital territory’s liquor policy.

Turnout for phase three of the country’s seven-phase election was 65.7 per cent, lower than phases one and two and down from 67.4 per cent in the last general election in 2019.