How India’s Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image Young protesters in India achieved a rare political victory by forcing the resignation of a cabinet minister The Independent UK · Aug 4
The Indian club that outlasted the British may not survive Modi The Indian government has moved to evict the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club from its 27-acre site in central Delhi, saying the land near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence is needed for public use and security reasons. The Housing Ministry has asked the club to vacate by June 5. The Economic Times · May 29
India’s Modi faces ‘unprecedented’ alliance test after election results Modi has only ever ruled with large majorities, centralised power and without coalition compulsions. Can he adapt? Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2024
Modi’s BJP loses majority in India election shock, needs allies for gov’t Defying exit polls, opposition parties stun the BJP in vital states, resetting India’s political landscape. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024
‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next? As the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence. Al Jazeera · May 3, 2024
‘Messianic spell’: how Narendra Modi created a cult of personality Experts say Indian PM is hoping to be ‘bigger than Gandhi’ as he aims to win a third term in office The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Popcorn and curfews: India gets ready for Ram temple with frenzy and fear The stock market will be shut, movie halls will show the launch live. But it’s joy for some, pain and anxiety for others Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2024
Modi meets the press at the White House — and takes rare questions In the nine years since becoming India's prime minister, Narendra Modi has never held a solo news conference and he often avoids reporters questions The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Biden, India's Modi out to deepen their bonds, but geopolitical friendships have their limits President Joe Biden has made it a mission for the U.S. to build friendships overseas — and the next few weeks will offer a vivid demonstration of the importance he’s placing on a relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi The Independent UK · May 15, 2023
Dispute over mosque becomes religious flashpoint in India For nearly three centuries, Muslims and Hindus in India’s Varanasi city have prayed to their gods in a mosque and a temple that are separated by one wall The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
In India, hate-filled songs are a weapon to target Muslims India’s hardline Hindu nationalists have long espoused an anti-Muslim stance, but attacks against the minority community have recently occurred more frequently The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022