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Prime minister Modi has frequently iterated his divine right to rule India
India’s Election Commission urged to take action after prime minister remarks
Poll conducted with tight security involves 166 million eligible electors, 187,000 voting booths and 1.8 million administrative personnel
India elections: First rounds of polling to begin with Narendra Modi expected to hold on to powe
According to the Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontiers in May last year, India’s press freedom ranking has dropped 11 places to 161 out of 180 countries it surveyed
UN High Commissioner Volker Türk says human rights defenders, journalists and perceived critics of government being targeted
New Delhi Letter: Zomato food app’s plan for riders in green uniforms making vegetarian deliveries in green containers signifying eco-friendly cuisine leaves meat-eaters seeing red
Mob of about 20-25 people armed with sticks, iron rods and stones told students to move to a mosque
Polls forecast comfortable victory for prime minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist BJP
Government accused of officially launching law, which led to widespread rioting in 2019, for political reasons ahead of elections
Ruling viewed as ‘major setback’ for prime minister Narendra Modi’s government, the largest beneficiary of bonds scheme
World’s most populous country afflicted by insufficient rainfall, rapidly declining groundwater reserves and poor infrastructural planning
Kites carried string coated in powdered glass to entangle drones’ rotors as farmers seek better prices, loan waivers and pensions
Drones drop tear gas on farmers trying to reach New Delhi to call for higher crop prices
Proposed fencing is opposed by all four northeastern Indian states that border Myanmar