Politics Apr 11 WATCH: President Biden, Indian Prime Minister Modi meet virtually By Associated Press
World Apr 10 Biden to press India’s Modi on taking a hard line against Russia President Joe Biden is set to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as he presses world leaders to take a hard line against Russia’s Ukraine invasion. By Fatima Hussein, Ashok Sharma, Associated Press
World Feb 20 Farmer anger will test Modi as India’s ‘grain bowl’ votes The polls will indicate whether riding the crest of the yearlong protests that forced Modi to make a rare retreat and repel the farm laws could be enough to prevent his party from making inroads in a state considered the “grain bowl”… By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Nov 19 Bowing to protests, India’s Modi agrees to repeal farm laws Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise decision, in a televised national address, came ahead of elections early next year in key states that are significant agricultural producers and where his Bharatiya Janata Party is eager to shore up its support. By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Oct 25 Facebook has struggled to curb divisive content in India Internal company documents on India highlight Facebook's constant struggles in quashing abusive content on its platforms in the world's biggest democracy. Communal and religious tensions in India have a history of boiling over on social media and stoking violence. By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press
Sep 27 At U.N., turmoil in Haiti, Ethiopia draws global concern By Sally Ho, Associated Press Anticipation was high over the weekend for the world leaders speaking on behalf of some of the most unstable and unsettling current conflicts. Continue reading
Jul 15 India internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press At the heart of the standoff is a sweeping internet law that puts digital platforms like Twitter and Facebook under direct government oversight. Continue reading
Jul 07 India’s prime minister drops 12 Cabinet ministers in massive reshuffle By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dropped 12 senior ministers and inducted a younger team aimed at refurbishing his government's image after widespread criticism of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 10:38 India’s COVID-19 crisis is far from over, and vaccines alone won’t help. Here’s why By William Brangham, Amber Partida, Layla Quran, Rebecca Newman The COVID-19 crisis in India shows little sign of slowing down. As death tolls and infections skyrocket, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership is under increasing political pressure and scrutiny. The country is short on vaccines, and other life-saving supplies like… Continue watching
Apr 27 COVID-19 is out of control in India, where most vaccines are made. How did that happen? By Laura Santhanam Public health experts have demanded that the global community, particularly the United States, step up to address the India’s vaccine shortfalls. Continue reading