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India’s ‘political iftars’ once stopped riots. Are they corrupt stunts now?

Politicians and parties have used iftars to forge peace during strife but also to woo elite Muslims for votes.

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Modi’s BJP romps to Delhi power after 27 years, in big blow to opposition

Narendra Modi’s BJP finally takes Delhi, India’s political heart, which until now has remained out of its reach.

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‘Big setback’: Why India’s Congress lost out to Modi in key state election

As Congress loses Haryana despite exit polls predicting comfortable win, analysts warn of tough days ahead for party.

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India's Rahul Gandhi Faces New Test In Revived Fortunes

Once dismissed as an "empty suit", perennial Indian premier-in-waiting Rahul Gandhi emerged from his third consecutive election defeat with his reputation enhanced and his party back from the political wilderness.

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India’s Modi faces ‘unprecedented’ alliance test after election results

Modi has only ever ruled with large majorities, centralised power and without coalition compulsions. Can he adapt?

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Millions vote amid heatwave alert in Phase 6 of India’s staggered election

Many people lined polling stations before the start of voting at 7am to avoid blazing sun at peak of summer.

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Millions head to polls in penultimate round of India's grueling election

Millions of Indians are voting Saturday in the next-to-last round of a grueling national election with a combined opposition trying to rattle Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign for a third-consecutive term for himself and his Hindu nationalist party.

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In India’s election, a flash drive, sex abuse videos – and a missing MP

An MP from party allied with Prime Minister Modi’s BJP in Karnataka State is at the centre of sexual abuse allegations.

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Lok Sabha elections | PM Modi hints at bigger role for Shivraj Chouhan in Delhi

Lok Sabha election 2024 news: Shivraj Singh Chouhan's potential role in national politics is highlighted as he contests Lok Sabha polls from Vidisha.

The Hindu

Fast-tracked bulldozer justice in Madhya Pradesh

Bulldozers demolish homes of accused in Madhya Pradesh, sparking controversy and highlighting political messaging in the state.

The Hindu

India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s name?

A change to the Sanskrit name is backed by PM Modi’s BJP, which says the word ‘India’ is a symbol of colonial slavery.

Al Jazeera

Gandhi’s 150-day march is over. But will it revive Congress?

Leader of India’s main opposition party concludes cross-country ‘unity’ march in Kashmir.

Al Jazeera

India opposition’s ‘unity march’ against hate enters capital

Members of India’s main opposition Congress party and thousands of supporters have walked into New Delhi as part of a cross-country “unity march” seeking to challenge what they say is a “hate-filled” version of the country under the Hindu nationalist government

The Independent UK

‘You will see a change’: Congress finally has a new media strategy, but will its aggression pay off?

On July 1, something unexpected happened.

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