World Mar 18 Curfew set in Indian city after Hindu groups demand demolition of Muslim ruler’s tomb By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Jun 05 After Modi wins reelection, a look at some of his Hindu nationalist policies Despite the setback, many of the Hindu nationalist policies he's instituted over the last 10 years remain locked in place. By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press
World May 13 India’s massive election is more than halfway done as millions vote in fourth round Almost 970 million voters will cast their ballots in this election, more than 10 percent of the world's population. By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Apr 28 A history of the marginalization of India’s Muslim population India’s Muslim communities have faced decades of discrimination, which experts say has worsened under the Hindu nationalist BJP’s government. By Lindsay Maizland, Council on Foreign Relations
World Apr 14 Modi vows to turn India into global manufacturing hub as he seeks 3rd term in 2024 election Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India into a global manufacturing hub as companies shift away from China, as he unveiled his Hindu nationalist party’s election strategy. By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press
May 13 Hindu nationalist party loses crucial state election ahead of India’s national vote By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press India’s main opposition Congress party wrested control of the crucial southern Karnataka state from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party, according to a near complete vote count Saturday that boosted its prospects ahead of national elections due next year. Continue reading
Apr 24 India sets another daily record of 346,000 cases By Associated Press Hospitals in New Delhi and some of the worst-hit states have reported critical shortages of beds and oxygen supplies on Saturday. Families are waiting for days to cremate their loved ones at overburdened crematoriums, with many turning to makeshift facilities… Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 7:16 In India, Modi’s citizenship proposal for non-Muslim refugees prompts outrage Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved a new law granting preferential treatment to non-Muslim refugees from neighboring states Afghanistan, Parkistan and Bangladesh. Modi says the measure protects religious minorities fleeing Muslim nations -- but opponents say it discriminates against… Continue watching
May 19 Indians vote in final phase of grueling national election By Julhas Alam, Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Indians voted Sunday in the seventh and final phase of a grueling national election that lasted more than five weeks, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party seeks to govern for another five years. Continue reading
May 12 India’s election approaches 7th, final week of voting By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Indians voted Sunday in the next-to-last round of a six-week-long national election marked by a highly acrimonious campaign that has seen Prime Minister Narendra Modi blame opposition party chief Rahul Gandhi’s family for the country’s ills. Continue reading