Last week, scientists abruptly called off the historic launch right before liftoff. A second attempt on Monday was a success.
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‘It Was a Massacre’: 10 Are Killed in Caste-Driven Land Dispute in India
One of the deadliest land disputes in India in years, the violence reflects the pressure on land in the country, and harsh caste dynamics.
India Shot Down a Satellite, Modi Says, Shifting Balance of Power in Asia
The test could destabilize the balance of power between India and Pakistan and escalate the rivalry with China. With elections near, Mr. Modi played the news for maximum effect.
India Shot Down a Satellite, Modi Says, Joining a Select Group of Nations
If confirmed, a successful test would make India the fourth country to have one, after the United States, Russia and China. With elections near, Modi played it for maximum effect.
Millions of Indians Trek to the Ganges, and Modi Chases Their Votes
India’s massive Kumbh Mela festival has been even bigger this year, infused with the governing party’s cash — and advertisements — during high campaign season.
With India’s Election Looking Close, Modi Packs Budget With Handouts
A pension plan for rickshaw pullers. Tax breaks for the middle class. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is wooing voters whose support has started to look less certain.
Ahead of Election, Indian Leaders Are Accused of Suppressing 45-Year Unemployment High
The leaked unemployment report undercut a tenet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s job-creation vows, and came out just months before the next election.