Indian elections 2024
A police complaint filed by the opposition Congress party accused the video of promoting “enmity between different religions”.
Published 08 May, 2024 10:49pm
Three Haryana MLAs ditch Modi govt to join Congress; police chase away Muslim voters from polling booths in BJP-ruled constituency.
Updated 08 May, 2024 09:14am
Turnout so far has dropped significantly compared with the last national poll in 2019.
Published 07 May, 2024 12:29pm
As Indian elections enter their third phase on Wednesday, Mr Modi is looking rather unsettled, not least by the lower voter turnout.
Updated 07 May, 2024 09:05am
Election commission warns parties against misuse of AI tools to create deep fakes, tells them not to publish and circulate such videos.
Published 06 May, 2024 08:23pm
Can the BJP continue to shepherd the 150m voters it rounded up in the past two elections?
Updated 06 May, 2024 09:33am
Arun Reddy held in connection with edited footage falsely showing home minister's campaign speech against poor.
Updated 05 May, 2024 08:40am
Says being nominated from Raebareli is an “emotional moment” for him.
Published 03 May, 2024 09:36pm
Police register complaint based on statement of a woman who worked in the family home, also name his father as a suspect.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:17pm
Could a third term under Narendra Modi see the formalising of second-class status for minorities and the destruction of the country’s ancient composite culture?
Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:42am
Explanations for BJP’s rise and the reconfiguration of Indian politics offer both cultural and economic factors.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:55am
Indian SC turns down opposition plea to make EVMs more transparent.
Updated 27 Apr, 2024 07:56am
Activists in northern India actively seek to replace ancient mosques with Hindu temples.
Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:16pm
FO says Pakistan rejects such claims; says "engaged" with US on energy requirements.
Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:32pm
India's top court declines to order any change to vote-counting process.
Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:48pm
Both Modi and Gandhi have accused each other of making divisive speeches on religion, caste and linguistic issues.
Published 25 Apr, 2024 06:54pm
India’s new tryst with destiny is deeply problematic.
Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:14am
Report says over 60,000 people were displaced between May and November in Manipur.
Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:15pm
“All the promises have been betrayed," says economist Parakala Prabhakar.
Updated 23 Apr, 2024 10:10am
Congress party files complaint with Election Commission against Modi's “divisive, objectionable and malicious” comments.
Updated 22 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
The main opposition Congress party has demanded a rerun at 47 Manipur polling stations, alleging that booths were captured and elections were rigged.
Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:18am
Independent accounts and spot reports are at variance with Modi-friendly TV anchors and they do not see an easy victory for the Indian premier.
Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:16am
In the first phase, polling held for 102 seats of 545-member Lok Sabha.
Updated 20 Apr, 2024 08:06am
Surveys suggest BJP will easily win a majority even though voters have serious concerns about unemployment, inflation.
Updated 19 Apr, 2024 02:23pm
"Protecting journalists and combating impunity for crimes of violence against them should be at the centre of the elections," RSF says.
Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:33am
Dozens of voices that oppose Modi are active on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, among other social media platforms.
Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:20pm
Campaign meetings are being held behind closed doors because of a fear of violence.
Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:03pm
The size of the country and its electorate is the chief reason why the general election takes so long.
Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:25pm
Official says the rebels were pursued in a joint operation between police and the paramilitary Border Security Force
Published 16 Apr, 2024 09:30pm
With the Citizenship Amendment Act implemented, will the National Register of Citizens be next?
Updated 16 Apr, 2024 04:50pm
