Opposition parties say federal agencies controlled by Modi government are targeting key leaders ahead of elections
Traversing more than 6,000 kilometers from the east to the west over the last two months, India’s opposition Congress Party leader, Rahul Gandhi, said that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party had failed to deliver economic and social justice for marginalized people
Alliance forged by the Congress Party and about two dozen opposition parties is struggling to stay together
Surveys predict an easy BJP victory, as Modi remains the most popular leader in decades
Relations between Asian giants plummeted to their lowest point in six decades after their troops clashed in 2020
Pact is India’s first with developed countries and comes as Modi pushes his economic agenda ahead of elections
Analysts say the new base will be a strategic counter to China, which India suspects will strengthen its military presence in the Maldives
Judicious Use of Water in a Water-Stressed Country Will be Key to Ensuring the Ambitious Program’s Sustainability
Government is urging farmers to continue negotiations
March continued after negotiations between farmers and government failed
Many, especially those with young children are relocating to the western coastal city of Goa
The Indian capital’s severe air pollution is prompting a small but growing number of people to leave New Delhi to escape the health hazards posed by dirty air. Many are relocating to the western coastal city of Goa, which has witnessed an influx of what are being called pollution migrants.
Thousands of farmers are marching on the capital to demand a guaranteed minimum price for their products.
Archipelago’s heavy debt makes it the latest South Asian economy to face pressure due to Chinese investments
Boosting its maritime presence in Indian Ocean signals India’s aspirations to be counted as responsible emerging power
India has deployed warships in the Arabian Sea to provide security to ships in the waters east of the Red Sea where drone attacks by Houthi rebels and a resurgence in piracy are posing a challenge. India’s large naval deployment is seen as part of the country’s ambition to be seen as a rising power.
Analysts say New Delhi’s concerns about Chinese research ships arise from fears that the data collected could be used to deploy Chinese submarines in the region in future
The inauguration of a new temple at one of India’s most contentious religious sites is expected to give a boost to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he seeks a third term in office. Analysts say the temple, which is seen as an assertion of Hindu pride, will fire his Hindu nationalist base.
Hindu religious event was showcased as one of historic and national importance
India’s economy is not creating enough employment for its massive young population. The government is wooing global manufacturers to generate more jobs, but opportunities are not keeping pace with demand. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi. VOA footage by Darshan Singh.
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