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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
Opponents accuse the Indian prime minister of using the religious ceremony in Ayodhya to launch his general election campaign
Inauguration on disputed site has overwhelming support from Hindus but is criticised as a political manoeuvre
Expelling troops is part of ‘India-out’ election pledge by newly-elected Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu
Court directs men to return to jail within a fortnight. They were released in August 2022 and given a heroes’ welcome by organisations linked to prime minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bhartiya Janata Party
Appraisal endures for Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party despite it being overtly anti-Muslim
Move follows last week’s security breach in parliament and comes as a number of important bills are to be voted on
Incident takes place on 22nd anniversary of an attack on the parliament in which 14 people died
Authorities have closed all schools and educational institutions, asked people to work from home, restricted the movement of trucks and halted all building activity