The Latest Breaking News from India

'Not going to be IPL kind of scores here': Rohit Sharma highlights challenging conditions ahead of T20 World Cup opener

NEW DELHI: Team India captain Rohit Sharma has set realistic expectations for fans regarding scoring at the Nassau County International Stadium, where the Men in Blue will play their first three group matches in the T20 World Cup.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2024

Modi re-elected as Indian prime minister after bitter election battle

Narendra Modi secured a third term as India’s prime minister following hard-fought elections involving nearly one billion voters determined to shape history in the world’s largest democracy.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4, 2024

Narendra Modi loses aura of invincibility as predicted landslide fails to materialise

Exit polls had projected overwhelming victory for the BJP and an even stronger mandate for India’s strongman

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024

Modi’s narrow win suggests Indian voters saw through religious rhetoric, opting instead to curtail his political power

India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, had hoped for a landslide victory in the country’s six-week general election – the largest display of democracy, by far, in a year of voting around the world. But the party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scored 240 parliamentary seats in the…

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

How will India change after the election? Modi set for third term

After India's marathon election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is claiming victory with a historic third successive term. Modi has been criticised throughout the election campaign for abusing state press and broadcast media. There was also the case of the jailed opposition figures and the alleged suppression of the Muslim vote.

France 24 · Jun 4, 2024

Speeches in 151 seats, 85 won: Modi’s strike rate dips from 85% to 56%

Between March 31 to May 30, PM Narendra Modi conducted public meetings across 151 constituencies, of which the BJP-led NDA won 85 – a strike rate of 56 per cent. 

Newslaundry · Jun 4, 2024

Adoring Hindu Nationalists Give Modi Election Victory Parade

His hands outstretched flashing victory signs, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hailed by his adoring Hindu nationalist party faithful with a rock star-like welcome to celebrate a third term Tuesday.

International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024

T20 World Cup: ICC releases additional tickets for key fixtures including India-Pakistan clash

NEW DELHI: The ICC has announced the release of additional tickets for several crucial matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup, with a particular focus on the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan scheduled for June 9 in New York.

The Times of India · Jun 4, 2024

Rishabh Pant's intense nets session ahead of T20 World Cup opener against Ireland

NEW DELHI: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant engaged in an intense nets practice session on Tuesday, gearing up for India's opening match against Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled for Wednesday in New York.

The Times of India · Jun 4, 2024

Modi declares victory in closer-than-expected Indian election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he has won but the official results are yet to be confirmed

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2024