The Latest Breaking News from Narendra Modi

Trump to meet ‘fantastic’ India PM Modi in US

Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a ‘very big abuser’ in trade.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2024

Voting for local government opens in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy

The phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir has opened in the first such vote since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government stripped the disputed region of its special status five years ago

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

India's Disputed Kashmir Votes After Special Status Scrapped

Indian-administered Kashmir votes on Wednesday in the first local elections since the cancellation of its special semi-autonomous status sparked fury in the troubled Himalayan territory, which is also claimed by Pakistan.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024

Kashmir elections 2024: Who’s in the fray and what’s at stake?

These are the first regional elections in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped its semi-autonomous status in 2019.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2024

India hits out after Iranian leader criticises treatment of Muslims

Despite strong ties, Khamenei’s past criticisms include India’s handling of Muslim issues and the Kashmir region.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2024

India reacts with outrage after Iran’s supreme leader raises concerns for Indian Muslims

Khamenei says Muslims should not be oblivious to sufferings of those in India, Myanmar, and Gaza

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Pitroda apologises to India Today reporter for ‘assault’ by Cong workers amid Rahul’s US visit

Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has extended an apology to India Today US correspondent Rohit Sharma, who was reportedly “assaulted” by Congress workers at Dallas in Texas when he was interviewing Pitroda ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s US visit.  

Newslaundry · Sep 17, 2024

Europe is in thrall to the far right – that’s the result of appeasement by so-called moderates

France is the latest country to capitulate to the demands of a poisonous, populist narrative. We need a progressive fightback, says former prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024

‘Need for independent probe into Madhabi Buch’: Paranjoy Guha Thakurta on SEBI saga

The Hindenburg Research report alleging multiple conflicts of interest by SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch came out on August 10. Since then, many other questions have been raised about alleged improprieties. But so far, the Narendra Modi government has remained quiet on the issue, neither initiating an investigation nor action…

Newslaundry · Sep 16, 2024

Kashmir election: Are separatist candidates change agents or Trojan horses?

For decades, the Jamaat-e-Islami boycotted elections. Now, the banned group has upended its position—and the campaign.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2024