Ashoka economics professor resigns after paper alleges electoral manipulation in favour of Modi’s BJP
Inter-ethnic conflict in north-east risks spilling across volatile region
Rare show of unity aims to unseat prime minister in next year’s election
Indian prime minister’s ruling party loses control of Karnataka a year ahead of national poll
Opposition party trumpets unemployment and alleged corruption in Karnataka ahead of national elections next year
Probe came after broadcaster aired documentary about prime minister’s role in 2002 religious riots
BJP under pressure in prime minister’s home state over alleged corruption and rising prices
Maharashtra represents significant political prize for ruling party ahead of 2024 general election
Backlash against party officials’ remarks shows diplomatic risks of divisive identity politics
Critics claim ruling BJP has tacitly encouraged hardline Hindu groups while clamping down on Muslim communities
Prime minister’s party wins four of five states including the country’s largest, Uttar Pradesh
The country has the world’s fastest-growing economy, but many aren’t seeing the rewards. Will Modi pay a political price?
Ruling party escalates Hindu nationalist rhetoric as youth joblessness imperils hold in Uttar Pradesh
Indian PM’s rare decision to back down on a landmark policy follows year-long protests
Indian prime minister says he will repeal laws ahead of crucial state elections in rare climbdown
Police use force to control protesting farmers who are desperate to sow winter crops
Thriving black market helps Indians flout ban on fireworks to celebrate ‘festival of lights’
At least four demonstrators died in incident that has galvanised rural movement
Phone-hacking case is a test for the world’s largest democracy
Failure in West Bengal despite aggressive campaign delivers rebuke of Modi’s pandemic leadership
Indian farmers dig in at month-long protest against plan to open up market
New Delhi casts poll as legitimising its move to tighten control of Muslim-majority region
Critics say the new law that was rushed through parliament is a recipe for unrest
Indian Muslims accused of forced conversions but rights groups dismiss demographic plot
India’s culture war is being waged between Modi’s ruling party and the film industry
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