Military Rule

Pew survey says Narendra Modi enjoys popular backing, but people want more from his govt

The survey indicates that citizens want the government to step up its game and perform, and there are warning signs that if it fails to do so, democratic form of governance in India may give way to either autocracy or military rule.

Narendra Modi govt gets approval of 85% Indians; 55% support autocracy, shows new Pew Research survey

More than four-fifths of Indian citizens trust the government, but, interestingly, the majority also support military rule and autocracy,

India and Pakistan's 70 years of Independence: A look back at how destiny set the midnight’s children apart

Nehru and Jinnah would not have had the slightest of idea on how the destinies of India and Pakistan would pan out in the next seven decades.

Myanmar extends emergency rule in strife-hit northern region

Myanmar has renewed a state of emergency in a restive northern region bordering China, state media said Wednesday, extending army control over the area during crucial November elections.

Sheikh Hasina, Khaleda Zia's fight taking Bangladesh towards chaos?

The country is in the grip of a political stalemate and the specter of imposition of national emergency looms large.