Mar 22 Anti-corruption crusader who opposed Modi arrested in India By Associated Press Arvind Kejriwal, who is New Delhi’s top elected official, was arrested Thursday night by the federal Enforcement Directorate, which is controlled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Continue reading
Mar 14 Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices By Rishi Lekhi, Ashok Sharma, Associated Press The protest comes at a crucial time for India, which will start a national election within weeks in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely expected to secure a third term. Continue reading
Mar 11 India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press The Citizenship Amendment Act provides a fast track to naturalization for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who fled to Hindu-majority India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan before Dec. 31, 2014. Continue reading
Feb 13 Indian farmers continue protests, call for crop price reform and more By Krutika Pathi, Associated Press The demand for legislation that will guarantee minimum support prices is at the heart of their protests. Continue reading
Jan 22 Millions celebrate opening of Hindu temple built on mosque ruins in India By Biswajeet Banerjee, Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press The event is a political triumph for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking to transform the country from a secular democracy into a Hindu state. Continue reading
Sep 11 India and Saudi Arabia agree to expand economic and security ties after the G20 summit By Associated Press During last week's G20 summit, India, Saudi Arabia, the United States, the European Union and other countries announced an ambitious rail and shipping corridor that will link India with the Middle East and Europe. Continue reading
Sep 08 Biden and Modi look to tighten U.S.-India relations as concerns over China rise By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press Less than three months after honoring Modi with a state visit to the United States, Biden held a 52-minute talk with the leader of the world's most populous nation in New Delhi on Friday. Continue reading
Sep 08 India seeks greater voice for developing world at G20 but Ukraine war hard to ignore By David Rising, Associated Press It's never been easy for the leaders of the world's largest economies to find common ground, but Russia's war on Ukraine has made it even harder for the Group of 20 meeting to reach meaningful agreements this year. Continue reading
Sep 06 India Prime Minister Narendra Modi uses the G20 summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press The Indian government has seized upon its role as host of this year's G20 summit and mounted an advertising blitz that stresses India's growing clout under Modi. The message it puts out is clear: Modi is winning respect for India… Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 6:15 The significance of India’s successful landing on the moon’s south pole By Amna Nawaz, Miles O'Brien, Mary Fecteau It was a historic day for India as it became the fourth country to land on the moon. It comes after a failed attempt in 2019 and just days behind a failed Russian lunar landing. Prime Minister Modi watched alongside… Continue watching