The Latest Breaking News from Narendra Modi

Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine

White House deputy chief Stephen Miller says it was ‘not acceptable’ for India to continue to buy Russian oil.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025

What’s missing from your child’s textbook? A deep dive into NCERT’s revisions in Modi years

Year after year, whole sections, topics, and names are altered if not altogether taken out of the school textbooks that belong to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). This has occurred so steadily over the last few years that news about history being erased from the school…

Newslaundry · Aug 4, 2025

Should India host the Olympics? An authoritative guide to why this is a bad idea

On July 1, inside a glass tower in Lausanne, India made its pitch to the world. 

Newslaundry · Aug 4, 2025

Over 50 safety lapses found at Air India by the country's aviation watchdog

Lack of adequate training for some pilots, the use of unapproved simulators and a poor rostering system, were some of the failures highlighted at Air India

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025

‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha

Culture ministry had threatened legal action over planned auction of Piprahwa precious stones

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025

Operation Sindoor debate: Credit for Modi, blame for Nehru

The long-awaited debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack finally took place in Parliament. But did the government actually answer the opposition’s questions?

Newslaundry · Jul 31, 2025

Modi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains

Ghana has historically been an anchor of Indian enterprise and diplomacy on the African continent.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025

Many tongues, one people: the debate over linguistic diversity in India

India is a home to numerous ancient and linguistically rich languages across its many regions. In a single home, a young person may speak, for example, Odia (the language spoken in the eastern state of Odisha) with their grandparents, switch to English for homework, and enjoy listening to Hindi songs…

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025

Trump imposes 25% tariff on India plus ‘penalty’ over ties to Russia

US president calls Delhi a friend but criticises policies such as buying arms and energy from Russia amid Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

‘They’re rowdy. They’re vibing. I rip my shirt off’: the exploding career of Hanumankind, India’s hottest rapper

He’s a thrilling performer who rails against injustice and ‘mob mentality’ in his homeland – but is he burning himself out? Recovering from an onstage injury, he discusses stereotypes and subversion

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025