Traders from West Asia like Arabs, Jews, Armenians, Persians were known to travel for trade to India’s west coast. A few families made India their home thereby creating a transnational network for the exchange of goods, information, credit, and to facilitate the mobility of people. From the Indian subcontinent, the Jain and Kutchi Bhatia communit

“We testify to the faith of our brother Zakhar, [and] his beliefs, and are ready to speak for him in court, about which written testimony was also prepared”, Council of Churches Baptists noted on Telegram on 27 September 2024, before Asmalovsky’s criminal conviction. “We ask you to pray for him that God will help him remain faithful, grant

Similarly, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also states that conscientious objection to military service comes under ICCPR Article 18 and has recognised “the right of everyone to have conscientious objection to military service as a legitimate exercise of the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion”.

So, there has been inadequacy of public health facilities, as revealed during the pandemic, and poor standards of public education, as revealed by Annual Status of Education Reports. The rising black economy and corruption led to policy failure and disenchantment with government. Large scams took place during Singh’s finance ministership from 199

Efforts to streamline border procedures and harmonize trade regulations are also progressing. The Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Coordination Platform, established in 2024, aims to improve cross-border collaboration, creating a more seamless customs process and reducing delays for freight operators. Additionally, plans to digitize customs clearan