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Narendra Modi hails controversial opening as fulfilment of ‘dream that many have cherished for years’More than three decades after a mob of militant Hindu radicals razed a mosque to the ground in the Indian town of Ayodhya, the country’s prime minister…
Read MoreModi government’s consecration of Ram Mandir on eve of elections denounced by oppositionAmid the deafening roar of construction and exuberant cries of visiting devotees, the outlines of India’s largest Hindu temple are gradually emerging.For now, Ram M…
Read MoreMaldivian envoy summoned and flights suspended after insults about Indian PM’s visit to Lakshadweep islandsA row has erupted between India and the Maldives after the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, visited the Indian islands of Lakshadweep to pro…
Read MoreConcerns raised over what a third term for Narendra Modi would mean for the country amid rising Hindu-Muslim tensionIndia’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has cut a confident figure in recent weeks. As his Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) swept three major…
Read MoreWhat to expect in Gaza, Ukraine, the US elections, China, Europe and the rest of the worldThe year 2024 will be a critical one. The future of Gaza and the West Bank may hinge in part on whether Donald Trump returns to the White House – as may the outco…
Read MoreOutspoken opposition MP hits back after being kicked out, blaming a witch-hunt and vowing ‘I’m not going anywhere’It’s a saga that has had the hallways of India’s parliament abuzz for months: one that began with a bitter custody battle over a rottweile…
Read MoreIndian prime minister Narendra Modi said India was concerned about ‘extremist groups’ based overseas after US charges Nikhil GuptaPrime minister Narendra Modi has said India will investigate any evidence provided regarding an alleged plot to kill a Sik…
Read MoreOpposition politicians excluded from rest of winter session for protesting against parliament security breachMore than 140 Indian opposition politicians have been suspended from parliament, the largest number in history, after protesting against a rece…
Read MoreChief justice says government did not overreach its powers when it revoked autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019India’s supreme court has ruled that the government acted lawfully when it revoked the autonomy of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and brough…
Read MorePre-election agreement would provide a major boost to Narendra Modi and Rishi SunakSenior Downing Street officials have flown to Delhi to kickstart talks over a multibillion pound free trade agreement, with the government of Narendra Modi having indica…
Read MoreWhile previous governments kept dealings with Israel largely quiet, the ruling BJP has different prioritiesIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesJust a few hours after Hamas launched its assault on Israel, India’s prime minister was among the first wor…
Read MoreThat the author could be prosecuted for comments made 13 years ago is absurd – but also a deadly threat to freedom of speechThe climate for media and free speech in India is in a dangerous place. The country is already ranked 161 out of 180 countries i…
Read MoreSearch also carried out on office of news website under investigation for allegedly receiving funds from ChinaPolice have carried out early morning raids on a news portal office and the homes of almost 50 journalists, activists and comedians across Ind…
Read MoreFor the past five years India has shut down the internet more times than any other country affecting over 120 million peopleBryan Akoijam had spent years building up his entertainment company in India’s north-eastern state of Manipur. Between his thriv…
Read MoreJustin Trudeau’s accusation that India may be behind Sikh separatist killing puts western leaders in awkward positionCanada’s accusation on Monday that India may have been behind the car park murder of the Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Najjar in June –…
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