Qureshi makes light of no invitation for PM to Modi’s oath-taking

Prime Minister Imran Khan may meet the Indian PM at the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan next month.

Azfar-ul-Ashfaque Updated 28 May, 2019 12:06pm

Modi praises party workers amid violence, killings

Three BJP workers have been killed in clashes.

AFP Published 27 May, 2019 07:29pm

Indian shares continue to ride Modi rally; utilities, financials lead

Markets have been jubilant over hopes that the prime minister will pursue business-friendly policies.

Reuters Published 27 May, 2019 11:56am

Muslim man thrashed after Modi’s unity speech

The Hindu said on Sunday that Mohammed Barkat was told to remove his cap and chant Jai Shri Ram.

The Newspaper's Correspondent Updated 27 May, 2019 08:12am

Election violence continues in India's Bengal

Thousands of supporters of the Trinamool Congress party and the BJP throw rocks and attack each other with sticks.

AFP Published 26 May, 2019 10:36pm

PM Imran telephones Modi to congratulate him on poll victory

PM Imran expresses desire for Pakistan and India to work together for betterment of their people.

Dawn.com Updated 26 May, 2019 05:39pm

Modi woos Muslims in speech as house leader

Modi says India’s minorities have been used and abused by politicians, it is time to win their trust.

Jawed Naqvi Updated 26 May, 2019 11:23am

India's opposition Congress backs Gandhi after poll defeat

The party president offers to resign following a chastening poll defeat but his gesture is rejected.

AFP Published 25 May, 2019 08:12pm

Modi plots course after landslide Indian election win

A considerable to-do list includes addressing India's lacklustre economic growth and reducing unemployment.

AFP Published 25 May, 2019 11:25am

Modi facing urgent economic challenges

Modi made big promises during the campaign for the weeks-long vote.

AP Updated 25 May, 2019 09:18am

Final Indian election results confirm return of Modi's BJP

BJP has grabbed 303 seats out of 543, while Congress managed to win a mere 52.

AFP Published 24 May, 2019 06:34pm

Modi begins talks for new cabinet after big election win

Official data from the Election Commission shows Modi's BJP has won 296 of the 542 seats up for grabs.

Reuters Published 24 May, 2019 10:26am

Modi wins second term by landslide, pledges inclusive govt

Rahul loses Amethi, congratulates BJP on its victory.

Jawed Naqvi Published 24 May, 2019 07:08am

Rahul faces backlash over election drubbing

The drubbing was so bad that Gandhi himself lost the traditional family seat in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Reuters Updated 24 May, 2019 08:19am

Terror-accused Hindu hardliner from Modi's party heads towards big win in Indian election

Pragya Thakur is accused of being involved in a terrorist attack against Muslims.

Reuters Published 23 May, 2019 07:40pm

PM Imran congratulates Modi, 'looks forward to working for peace' in the region

Modi responds, thanks PM Imran and says "I have always given primacy to peace and development in our region."

Dawn.com | Reuters | AP Updated 24 May, 2019 12:49am

‘Next 5 years of Modi’s term will be the age of BJP’s expansion,’ vows Indian PM in victory speech

As BJP retains lead in vote count, Indian premier advises analysts to "change their 20th century mindset".

Updated 24 May, 2019 07:06am

Indian stocks shed gains as euphoria over Modi election win fades

The benchmark BSE index, which reached an all-time high of 40,124.96, ended 0.76pc lower for the day at 38,811.

Reuters Updated 23 May, 2019 05:44pm

India stocks to climb a bit more if Modi wins decisively

BSE Sensex index has risen by its biggest amount after exit polls showed that Modi-led party will retain power in India.

Reuters Published 22 May, 2019 04:38pm

Exit polls predicting BJP victory are 'fake', claims Gandhi

Polls projected Modi and his allies would return to power with 282-313 seats out of 543 in parliament.

AFP Published 22 May, 2019 03:13pm