Mapping the results of the India election 2024
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fallen short of a majority on its own, but has the numbers with its National Democratic Alliance to form the next Indian government.
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Faster, cheaper and reliable: how Ukraine war fuelled demand for South Korean weapons
To meet the world’s unslaked demand, Hanwha added hundreds of new employees last year. With a larger research-and-development group, it’s now also planning to develop an engine for sixth-generation fighter jets, but more traditional weapons will remain its core products, said Hanwha Aerospace chief executive officer Son Jae-il.
Commentary: With Modi failing to secure landslide victory, India returns to default of coalition government
SINGAPORE: More than 640 million people voted in India’s election, making it the largest electoral exercise in the world. Yet, the election can perhaps best be described as one that returned India to its default setting of coalition governments .
India election: Modi secures coalition support, handing him third term in power
Experts argue that Modi, who has dominated the government with the BJP’s majority in his last two terms, will be forced to adapt as never before to ensure his coalition partners do not pull the rug out from under him.
Chinese, Malaysian tourists in Philippines kidnapped for ransom by police, 4 officers arrested
Four police officers assigned to the Philippine capital region have been arrested for kidnapping for ransom that victimised four foreign tourists, officials said on Wednesday.
Why has India’s BJP lost its parliamentary majority?
India’s Narendra Modi will have to form a coaltion government with other parties in order to secure a majority in parliament.