India election sees turnout fall in second phase as Modi and Gandhi trade barbs
Bengalaru/Noida, India Reuters India held the second phase of the world’s biggest election on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his rivals hurling accusations of religious discrimination and threats to democracy amid flagging voter turnout. Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general election that began on 19th April and […]
India’s poll panel seeks responses to complaints against Modi, Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, India Reuters India’s Election Commission said on Thursday it has sought responses from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress on alleged violations of poll rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during an election campaign rally in Meerut, India, […]
Indians vote in huge election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi
Kairana/Chennai, India Reuters The first of India’s almost one billion voters cast ballots on Friday in the country’s multi-day election, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term on the back of issues such as growth, welfare and Hindu nationalism. The vote pits Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of two […]
India votes in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
New Delhi, India Reuters India votes on Friday in the world’s largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term in office on the back of growth, welfare, his personal popularity and Hindu nationalism. The vote pits Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of two dozen opposition parties which is […]
Indian election: Gandhi dynasty, trailing Modi, battles for political survival
RUPAM JAIM, of Reuters, reports on the status of one of India’s most storied political dynasties ahead of the upcoming election…
The Long Read: At 75, India’s democracy is under pressure like never before
SHEIKH SAALIQ, of Associated Press, reports on rising concerns over the state of democracy in India 75 years after independence…
India promises more vaccines as daily COVID-19 deaths stay above 4,000
Bengalaru, IndiaReuters Some Indian states said on Sunday they would extend COVID-19 lockdowns to help contain the pandemic, which has killed more than 270,000 people in the country, as the federal government pledged to bolster vaccine supplies. The number of deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours in India has risen more than 4,000 […]
Gandhi warns “explosive” COVID wave threatens India and the world
Bengalaru, IndiaReuters India’s main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi warned on Friday that unless the deadly second COVID-19 wave sweeping the country was brought under control it would decimate India as well as threaten the rest of the world. In a letter, Gandhi implored Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prepare for another national lockdown, accelerate a […]