Category: Indian Politics
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India affected by oil price
As the price of oil continues to increase, in part due to geopolitical disruptions in Iran, India’s economy could be further disrupted. The price of petrol and diesel are..
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BJP avoids Karnataka floor test
Minutes before the floor test to prove his party’s majority in the state of Karnataka, BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa resigned as Chief Minister. The BJP had been asked to prove..
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Karnataka in chaos?
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa has until 4pm on May 19th, 2018, to prove his majority, according to the Supreme Court. A trust vote will be held..
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RBI’s ban on cryptocurrencies
Trading volumes of cryptocurrencies have significantly risen in India despite a ban by the Reserve Bank of India.The ban was initiated a month ago..
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The Cauvery dispute
The Cauvery river has been at the heart of a contentious dispute between the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for decades. However, the dispute itself..
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Minority groups protest ruling
India saw nation-wide protests on Monday after the Supreme Court stated that the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989..
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Kerala protests contract labour
Sixteen trade unions are on strike in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Employees are protesting the government’s intention to amend the Industrial Establishment..
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Violence in Kashmir
Violent clashes erupted between Indian government forces and militants resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people and left 200 in Kashmir. India currently..
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India’s solar ambitions
In what’s likely to be a major boost to India’s solar ambitions, China’s GCL System Integration Technology Co Ltd and SoftBank have agreed to invest $930..
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Refugee crisis in Assam
Around 4.8 million people are at risk of being deported from the state of Assam in India. The government has asked applicants to provide documentation proving..