Indian elections 2024
Mass protests in Bangladesh over economic grievances, job quotas, and political repression culminated in Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and exile.
Published 01 Jan, 2025 09:30am
Congress-NC alliance wins 50 out of 90 seats; Modi’s party to form govt in Haryana for third time after "shock" win.
Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:28am
Local media reports that Congress had a clear advantage in exit polls in the northern state of Haryana.
Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:48pm
Ruling BJP may lose Maharashtra, Haryana provincial elections, opinion polls say.
Updated 03 Sep, 2024 10:31am
No one actually disputes that talking would be better than hostile actions between Pakistan and India.
Updated 21 Jul, 2024 05:44pm
The inability to accept defeat with grace comes from an authoritarian streak found in enfeebled democracies.
Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:15am
Shakes hands with Modi, wants Lok Sabha to function "often and well".
Updated 27 Jun, 2024 10:42am
"The question is: how much of India's voice is being allowed to be heard in this house?” says the new opposition leader.
Published 26 Jun, 2024 01:38pm
Accuses Modi of violating parliamentary conventions to impose his choice even of the temporary “protem” speaker.
Updated 26 Jun, 2024 01:31pm
Gandhi appointed as parliamentary leader of opposition, says party secretary.
Updated 25 Jun, 2024 10:43pm
Worrying scenarios are already circulating of mid-term polls or worse should Modi feel he is losing the grip.
Updated 25 Jun, 2024 06:53pm
Analysts expect the 73-year-old BJP leader to moderate his Hindu-nationalist agenda to assuage his coalition partners.
Updated 24 Jun, 2024 08:05pm
Preparations underway for assembly polls, for which SC gave Sept 30 deadline.
Updated 22 Jun, 2024 06:35pm
Has Indian democracy been pulled back from the brink, or will this humiliation lead to Modi digging in his heels?
Updated 16 Jun, 2024 12:24pm
Many are scared of a public discussion on the issue of Pakistan’s minorities.
Updated 11 Jun, 2024 10:02am
Has Modi given up his belief of being a divine avatar, different from fellow humans?
Updated 11 Jun, 2024 09:26am
Amit Shah retains home and cooperation ministries; no Muslim member in the new govt.
Updated 11 Jun, 2024 08:32am
There are no Muslim lawmakers among his third-term lineup, unlike his past two governments.
Updated 10 Jun, 2024 10:35pm
Says Indians "always stood for peace, security and progressive ideas" to Nawaz overture of replacing "hate with hope".
Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:53pm
It is worth focusing on regional variations that can help explain the overall outcome of India’s recent polls.
Updated 10 Jun, 2024 10:17am
After a decade of acrimony and mistrust, it is natural to tread carefully. But the ball is in India’s court. Backchannel and Track II diplomacy can be revived.
Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:15am
Size of his new cabinet expected to be smaller than the last time.
Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:36am
He is the only person to win a third straight term since Jawaharlal Nehru.
Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:27am
What does Modi’s third term look like?
Published 09 Jun, 2024 08:09am
Addressing the NDA in his acceptance speech, Modi displayed all the bitterness he showed towards the opposition during his furious electioneering.
Updated 08 Jun, 2024 08:11am
Pakistan has so far not congratulated Modi on his party’s success in polls awaiting completion of “the process of formation of government”.
Updated 08 Jun, 2024 08:16am
Latest case stems from ads published by Congress accusing BJP of corruptly taking commissions from infrastructure projects.
Published 07 Jun, 2024 04:43pm
The new government will be sworn in on Sunday evening.
Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:10pm
The Indian voter, who, with the brave and powerful act of casting her vote, reaffirmed what underlines India and its constitution — a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic.
Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:00am
The accusations over the UP setback have been flying thick and fast, possibly contributing to Modi’s rush to secure the NDA’s support.
Updated 07 Jun, 2024 08:50am
