The polls are taking place against a controversy over a sweeping revision of electoral rolls.

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

Police say Chris Baghsarian, 85, was not the intended target of the February kidnapping.

Police say Chris Baghsarian, 85, was not the intended target of the February kidnapping.

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.

A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.