Topic: Sonia Gandhi

Elections in India point to political upheaval ahead

The poor showing for the ruling Congress Party in the bellwether state of Uttar Pradesh suggests the government could be turned out in national elections ahead.

Anna Hazare: India's anticorruption activist wins right to fast in public

Anna Hazare defied an initial ruling restricting him to a three-day protest and is now allowed 15 days. But critics argue he and his supporters should press their demands through the ballot box.

Sonia Gandhi's surgery abroad points to medical tourism trend: quality over price

Although India is touted as a rising global medical destination for its relatively cheap care, most long-distance medical travel is driven by a desire for higher quality, not lower prices.

Arab Spring, Indian Summer?

For sheer drama, the Arab Spring is a hard act to follow. But as an indicator of democracy's long-term prospects in the developing world, the coming Indian Summer will be just as profound.

India defeats Pakistan in World Cup cricket match, in front of leaders and celebrities

India bested Pakistan in a World Cup cricket semifinal Wednesday. The Indians will meet Sri Lanka in the final this weekend.

India draws up new strategy on Kashmir violence as criticism mounts

Indian military leaders on Wednesday drew up a new security strategy to quell Kashmir violence, while politicians agreed to send a fact-finding delegation to the region.

India sends more troops to quell Kashmir protests

India has ordered an additional 1,900 paramilitary forces to quell the Kashmir protests in a bid to boost security before addressing political problems.

Make way, world. India is on the move.

Despite its poverty, India is growing at 7 percent a year. Hourly wages double every decade.

Women reservation bill: India sets quota for female lawmakers

The women reservation bill passed Tuesday night in India's upper house of parliament, setting the stage for women to hold one-third of all legislative seats.

India's election: Rahul Gandhi brings youth appeal to old dynasty

Fans climbed trees and hopped fences in eastern India Friday to glimpse the political scion, who's campaigning nationwide amid parliamentary elections.

Why shoes – and biryani – fly at India's politicians

Indian government's unstable win

In wake of confidence vote, it faces shaky political alliances and corruption claims.

India at an impasse over civilian nuclear deal

Communists oppose the pact with the US, which would give India access to nuclear fuel and technology, threatening to bring down the government.

Preponed meetings and other time travels

A coinage from India may help us keep our schedules straight.

Family dynasty fills Bhutto vacuum in Pakistan

Benazir Bhutto's party named her son and husband as new leaders, following a South Asian tradition of keeping political power in the family.