Battle of narratives over Ram temple inauguration
January 31, 2024
Asian news from New Delhi
Battling over butter chicken: why is beloved Indian dish at the centre of a legal fight?
Earlier this month, Moti Mahal, one of New Delhi’s oldest and best-known restaurant chains, dragged another relatively new outlet called Daryaganj to court. Managers in both restaurants claim that their ancestors pioneered the recipe.
India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties
India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia’s ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine, but must step carefully to avoid pushing Moscow closer to China, Indian sources have said.
Survey finds mosque in India's Varanasi was built over temple: Hindu petitioners
LUCKNOW — The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found that a 17th century mosque in one of Hinduism's holiest cities was built after destroying a Hindu temple that existed there, a lawyer for Hindu petitioners said, a possible new flashpoint in a decades-long dispute.
A decade after India's 'gun for women,' safety debate far from settled
NEW DELHI -- On a cold and foggy December morning, 55-year-old Shahana Begum -- affectionately known as "Aunt With a Gun" -- sat with a rifle across her lap.
India parades domestic weapons amid China border tensions
NEW DELHI -- India showcased domestically produced weapons during a military parade on Friday, an apparent show of strength toward China amid a border dispute.