Alasdair Pal

Modi looks at second term as India starts counting 600m votes

Modi looks at second term as India starts counting 600m votes

Official results will only be known by Tuesday, but most exit polls show he is likely to command a majority at the lower house of parliament.

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Wife, daughter of Sri Lanka bombings mastermind will survive blast: hospital

Wife, daughter of Sri Lanka bombings mastermind will survive blast: hospital

They both suffered 5-10 percent burns along with minor lacerations from shrapnel.

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The Western-educated bomber who botched Sri Lanka hotel attack

The Western-educated bomber who botched Sri Lanka hotel attack

His target was the breakfast buffet at the Taj Samudra, a luxury hotel on Colombo’s seafront.

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Video throws spotlight on militant preacher’s role in Easter Sunday bombings

Video throws spotlight on militant preacher’s role in Easter Sunday bombings

Only one man from the video has his face uncovered: he was Mohamed Zahran.

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India welcomes Pakistan's return of captured pilot, as powers urge de-escalation

India welcomes Pakistan's return of captured pilot, as powers urge de-escalation

The pilot, identified as Wing Commander Abhinandan, became the human face of the flare-up.

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From outcast to demigod: Transgender leader a star at Indian festival

From outcast to demigod: Transgender leader a star at Indian festival

Former reality TV star Laxmi Narayan Tripathi has become an unlikely icon at the Kumbh Mela.

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Gay rights rule change sets up battle in conservative India

Gay rights rule change sets up battle in conservative India

It no longer carries the punishment of up to 10 years in prison.

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