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A combative history of the British in India swats aside notions of benevolent imperial rule

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Defence secretary focuses on Asian ties and plays down shift away from US

Gujarat killings cast long shadow over Modi’s political career

Data supports prognosis that economy would grow at close to 8% in current financial year

Conservative religious scholar from Kandahar issued many of the group’s fatwas

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Populist leaders of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu defy forecasts to retain strong majorities