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The northeast state of Assam has become the epicentre of anger over a new law that excludes Muslims from neighbouring states from applying for Indian citizenship.
The northeast state of Assam has become the epicentre of anger over a new law that excludes Muslims from neighbouring states from applying for Indian citizenship.
Growth is falling, unemployment is rising, banks are being battered and people are killing themselves over tax. Something’s up in India’s economy, if only Modi would admit it.
Growth is falling, unemployment is rising, banks are being battered and people are killing themselves over tax. Something’s up in India’s economy, if only Modi would admit it.
Over 200,000 farmers have killed themselves in the past 20 years, despairing of crop losses and debt. Their wives inherit the bills, but often not their land.
Over 200,000 farmers have killed themselves in the past 20 years, despairing of crop losses and debt. Their wives inherit the bills, but often not their land.
In December 1992, a 16th-century mosque was demolished by an armed Hindu mob. More than 2,000 people were killed in the aftermath.
In December 1992, a 16th-century mosque was demolished by an armed Hindu mob. More than 2,000 people were killed in the aftermath.
The leaders agreed to set up a mechanism to boost economic ties and tackle India’s trade deficit with China after their second informal summit.
The leaders agreed to set up a mechanism to boost economic ties and tackle India’s trade deficit with China after their second informal summit.
For the past seven decades, Chennai has been home to some 15 ethnic Chinese families, whose forebears fled Wuhan during the civil war.
For the past seven decades, Chennai has been home to some 15 ethnic Chinese families, whose forebears fled Wuhan during the civil war.
Indian PM takes Chinese president on personal tour of monuments in coastal town of Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Indian PM takes Chinese president on personal tour of monuments in coastal town of Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
The meeting is aimed at thawing the chill in relations fuelled by China’s support of Pakistan’s opposition to India axing the autonomy of Kashmir.
The meeting is aimed at thawing the chill in relations fuelled by China’s support of Pakistan’s opposition to India axing the autonomy of Kashmir.
The Indian and Chinese leaders are expected to meet this weekend for their second informal summit in little more than a year.
The Indian and Chinese leaders are expected to meet this weekend for their second informal summit in little more than a year.
New Delhi has played its cards right to ensure global powers do not rock the boat, but analysts warn India cannot expect something for nothing.
New Delhi has played its cards right to ensure global powers do not rock the boat, but analysts warn India cannot expect something for nothing.
Anger is brewing among nationalists who are fanning out across the country to persuade their compatriots to shun products from China.
Anger is brewing among nationalists who are fanning out across the country to persuade their compatriots to shun products from China.
Defying the odds, a team of teenagers from India’s marginalised communities won the Street Child Cricket World Cup in England.
Defying the odds, a team of teenagers from India’s marginalised communities won the Street Child Cricket World Cup in England.
As the opposition Indian National Congress struggles to revive from a bruising election defeat, Modi’s ruling BJP has started drawing up battle plans to widen its lead in 2024.
As the opposition Indian National Congress struggles to revive from a bruising election defeat, Modi’s ruling BJP has started drawing up battle plans to widen its lead in 2024.
Rain or shine, villagers in the wet region of Mokhada constantly face water woes, as its water supply is diverted to industrial areas and other cities – a problem that has worsened as a severe drought grips India.
Rain or shine, villagers in the wet region of Mokhada constantly face water woes, as its water supply is diverted to industrial areas and other cities – a problem that has worsened as a severe drought grips India.
With Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin displaying increasing bonhomie, the United States will have cause to reflect on its recent trade disputes with ally New Delhi
With Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin displaying increasing bonhomie, the United States will have cause to reflect on its recent trade disputes with ally New Delhi
The Indian prime minister refused to back the Chinese leader’s ambitious global infrastructure vision at a summit last week, but the apparent snub is not getting in the way of amicable ties between Asia’s two biggest economies.
The Indian prime minister refused to back the Chinese leader’s ambitious global infrastructure vision at a summit last week, but the apparent snub is not getting in the way of amicable ties between Asia’s two biggest economies.
Warming ties will be a win-win for the two Asian powerhouses, but they also signal India’s intent to gain influence over its geopolitical backyard.
Warming ties will be a win-win for the two Asian powerhouses, but they also signal India’s intent to gain influence over its geopolitical backyard.
Unpopular economic policies don’t seem to have gotten in the way of another landslide victory for the Indian prime minister.
Unpopular economic policies don’t seem to have gotten in the way of another landslide victory for the Indian prime minister.
While Modi’s win marks the first time since 1971 an incumbent leader is re-elected with a majority, domestic issues will keep his second term busy with tough times ahead.
While Modi’s win marks the first time since 1971 an incumbent leader is re-elected with a majority, domestic issues will keep his second term busy with tough times ahead.
Opposition leader concedes defeat hours after prime minister Narendra Modi celebrates early victory, as Election Commission data shows the BJP leading in 302 out of 542 seats in lower house on Thursday night.
Opposition leader concedes defeat hours after prime minister Narendra Modi celebrates early victory, as Election Commission data shows the BJP leading in 302 out of 542 seats in lower house on Thursday night.
The elections will determine whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi retains power despite a flailing economy, an unprecedented job crisis and a rise in Hindu right-wing violence against minority groups.
The elections will determine whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi retains power despite a flailing economy, an unprecedented job crisis and a rise in Hindu right-wing violence against minority groups.
Regional parties could prove to be kingmakers if neither of the big two secure a majority, but an ‘abusive and degenerate’ campaign by the prime minister has alienated those who may hold the keys to power.
Regional parties could prove to be kingmakers if neither of the big two secure a majority, but an ‘abusive and degenerate’ campaign by the prime minister has alienated those who may hold the keys to power.
Sneha Kale is contesting one of the six parliamentary seats in Mumbai – the first transgender person to run in the city’s parliamentary elections.
Sneha Kale is contesting one of the six parliamentary seats in Mumbai – the first transgender person to run in the city’s parliamentary elections.
In 2013, Muzaffarnagar was rocked by sectarian riots that left 62 people dead and helped propel Narendra Modi’s BJP party to power. Six years on the communities are uniting – and see the BJP as a common enemy.
In 2013, Muzaffarnagar was rocked by sectarian riots that left 62 people dead and helped propel Narendra Modi’s BJP party to power. Six years on the communities are uniting – and see the BJP as a common enemy.
Both countries have fought over the disputed territory since 1947, but the latest air strikes signal a worrying escalation. Here’s the conflict explained.
Both countries have fought over the disputed territory since 1947, but the latest air strikes signal a worrying escalation. Here’s the conflict explained.
Anger at a terrorist attack in Kashmir has opened the floodgates of disinformation online, which civil society groups are now working to combat
Anger at a terrorist attack in Kashmir has opened the floodgates of disinformation online, which civil society groups are now working to combat