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Women had a more prominent position than in previous years during today’s Republic Day parade in India, which showcases the country’s military power and cultural heritage. CBC | World News
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India’s Supreme Court upholds decision to end Kashmir’s special status
India’s top court on Monday upheld a 2019 decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to strip disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s special status as a semi-autonomous region with a separate constitution and inherited protections on land and jobs. CBC | World News
Read More »India’s millet revival: How the once-neglected seed is making a comeback
The humble millet, a drought-resistant grain traditionally important in India, is at the centre of a massive promotional campaign launched by the Indian government. CBC | World News
Read More »India’s top court rejects plea to legalize same-sex marriage
India’s top court on Tuesday declined to legalize same-sex marriage. The unanimous order by a five-judge bench came as a huge disappointment to the LGBTQ community in the world’s most populous country. CBC | World News
Read More »Why Canada is becoming the focus of India’s concerns about the Sikh separatist movement
The history of tensions surrounding Sikh separatism in India and abroad goes back decades, but experts say Canada is seen as the country where the movement is the strongest. As a result, it’s drawn sharp criticism from India, especially in the face of Justin Trudeau’s recent allegations about India’s involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader. CBC | ...
Read More »India’s Supreme Court declares internet shutdown in Kashmir illegal
India’s Supreme Court said on Friday that an indefinite shutdown of the internet in Kashmir was illegal, rebuking the government for the communications lockdown imposed after it withdrew the Muslim-majority region’s autonomy in August. CBC | World News
Read More »Why India’s controversial citizenship law has sparked violent protests
The passage of a new citizenship law in India that includes a classification based on religion but excludes Muslims has sparked violent protests across the country. CBC Explains takes a closer look at the controversy surrounding the new act. CBC | World News
Read More »Clashes over India’s citizenship bill erupt in New Delhi
Clashes erupted in New Delhi on Tuesday between thousands of protesters and police, the latest violence in a week of opposition to a new law that makes it easier for non-Muslims from neighbouring countries to gain citizenship. CBC | World News
Read More »Student protests against India’s citizenship law spread after clashes on campuses
Protests over a new citizenship law based on religion spread to student campuses across India on Monday as critics said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government was pushing a partisan agenda in conflict with India’s founding as a secular republic. CBC | World News
Read More »Protesters angry over India’s new citizenship law torch vehicles
Indian police fired tear gas and resorted to baton charges to disperse thousands of demonstrators who were torching vehicles in New Delhi on Sunday, as protests against a new citizenship law continued for a fifth straight day across the country. CBC | World News
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