Shakeel Sobhan

Covering politics, social, and environmental issues in India.

Also, a writer for DW's 24/7 newsroom, with a special focus on current affairs.

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Young Indian voters posing as they take a selfie after casting their votes at a polling station [File: May 19, 2019]

Young Indian voters posing as they take a selfie after casting their votes at a polling station [File: May 19, 2019]

In India, youths are quiet as Gen Z protests rock South Asia

In a Delhi coffee house, young Indians debate power, politics and the future following regional Gen Z protests.

People hold Antifa flags at Trump Tower to counter protest the "White Lives Matter" march and rally on April 11, 2021 in New York City, US

People hold Antifa flags at Trump Tower to counter protest the "White Lives Matter" march and rally on April 11, 2021 in New York City, US

Trump labels Antifa as 'domestic terrorist organization'

According to Trump's executive order, US authorities can act against "any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa."

A factory emitting smoke in Byrnihat, Meghalaya, India on July 5, 2025.

A factory emitting smoke in Byrnihat, Meghalaya, India on July 5, 2025.

India: How a small town topped global pollution charts

New Delhi is still the most polluted capital, but it's not the world's most polluted city. That title goes to Byrnihat.

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A man inspects the damage at the research building of the Shahid Beheshti University on April 4, 2026

A man inspects the damage at the research building of the Shahid Beheshti University on April 4, 2026

Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'

Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'

US President Trump threatened to bomb Iran "to Hell" and claimed there was a chance of reaching a ceasefire deal soon.

A tanker is docked at a port in Mumbai

A tanker is docked at a port in Mumbai

India news: Growth forecast slashed to 6% amid Iran war

India news: Growth forecast slashed to 6% amid Iran war

The Iran war's impact on global energy supply is expected to dampen India’s growth momentum.

A view of Kabul, Afghanistan

A view of Kabul, Afghanistan

Afghanistan earthquake of magnitude 5.9 kills at least 8

Afghanistan earthquake of magnitude 5.9 kills at least 8

Tremors were also felt in parts of Pakistan and India, including in Islamabad and New Delhi.

Christians re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Guwahati

Christians re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Guwahati

India: Modi, Gandhi invoke Christ's teachings on Good Friday

India: Modi, Gandhi invoke Christ's teachings on Good Friday

Indian leaders marked Good Friday with words of compassion. Meanwhile, an India-bound oil tanker has diverted to China.

The Indian army displays the latest Dhanush Artillery Gun in Kargil

The Indian army displays the latest Dhanush Artillery Gun in Kargil

India news: Defense exports surge to over $4 billion

India news: Defense exports surge to over $4 billion

India's defense exports surged to a record more than $4.1 billion (€3.56 billion) in the fiscal year to March 2026.

Kim Jong Un observes a ground ejection test of a high-output solid-fuel engine

Kim Jong Un observes a ground ejection test of a high-output solid-fuel engine

North Korea tests high-thrust engine in missile push

North Korea tests high-thrust engine in missile push

The tests come days after Kim Jong Un accused the US of "state terrorism," in an apparent reference to the Iran war.

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