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
Aug 07 Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi reinstated to India's Parliament after Supreme Court order By Associated Press His reinduction is likely to strengthen the opposition's effort to corner Narendra Modi's government ahead of a no-confidence motion this week over deadly ethnic violence that has roiled India's northeastern state of Manipur. Continue reading
Jul 26 An alliance of Indian opposition parties, called INDIA, joins forces to take on Modi By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press India’s fractured opposition parties have joined forces in a rare show of unity and formed an alliance to unseat the popular but polarizing prime minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Continue reading
Jul 24 India's Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state By Associated Press Opposition lawmakers carried placards and chanted slogans outside the Parliament building as they demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the violence in Manipur state before a debate on the issue. Continue reading
Jul 20 Modi breaks silence over deadly ethnic clashes after video released showing women assaulted By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press The violence depicted in the video was emblematic of the near-civil war in Manipur that has left more than 130 people dead since May, as mobs rampage through villages killing people and torching houses. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Biden, Modi hold meeting with U.S. and Indian business leaders By Chris Megerian, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined top American and Indian executives in talks to increase cooperation between the two countries on artificial intelligence, semiconductor production and space. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as state visit by Indian Prime Minister Modi concludes By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press At a joint news conference with Biden on Thursday, Modi bristled at a reporter's question about his country's commitment to democratic values and declared "Democracy is our spirit."… Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: Biden hosts Indian Prime Minister Modi at White House for state dinner By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Despite deep differences over human rights and India's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, Biden extended to Modi the administration’s third invitation for a state visit. It included the state dinner, a high diplomatic honor that the U.S. reserves for its closest allies. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 10:52 Biden welcomes Modi for state visit amid concerns over India's human rights record By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi The prime minister of what is now the world's most populous nation was received with the fanfare of a state visit at the White House. India's Narendra Modi visits the United States at a crucial moment as the U.S. seeks… Continue watching