India’s feud with Canada highlights how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has amplified a separatist threat that in reality is largely a diaspora illusion.
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What’s Behind Canada and India’s Diplomatic Tension?
The allegation that India was involved in the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada came after New Delhi had accused Western countries of inaction on secessionist groups.
Can India’s Global Ambitions Survive Its Deepening Chasms at Home?
India’s hosting of the G20 summit this weekend will put its growing power on display. But its leader’s divisive religious politics threaten its rise.
G20 Invitation Called India ‘Bharat,’ Setting Off Debate
Group of 20 leaders who’ll meet in India got a letter from the “President of Bharat,” a politically charged name for the country that’s popular with Hindu nationalists.
Making Sure 1.4 Billion People Are Very Aware India Is Hosting the G20
With wall-to-wall promotion and a barnstorming flair, India’s governing party is milking the lead-up to this weekend’s summit for all it’s worth.
Could the Conflict in Manipur Become an Issue Modi Cannot Ignore?
India’s opposition is trying to force the prime minister to address the violence in Manipur, which has killed more than 150 people and displaced 60,000 others.
Modi and India’s Diaspora: A Complex Love Affair Making Global Waves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tried to fuse his image to the economic and political power of Indians abroad. They voice both pride and worry in return.
Indian Court Dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s Defamation Appeal
The defamation case, stemming from a comment Rahul Gandhi made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, could go to the Supreme Court. It may hurt his ability to run in upcoming elections.
Why Modi’s Radio Show Is Vital to His Popularity in India
The Indian leader, who visits Washington this week, has softened his image at home with an old-fashioned radio show, which feeds a vast social media apparatus.
Manipur, India’s Blood-Soaked War Zone
An outburst of ethnic hatreds has fractured an ancient kingdom and turned neighbors into enemies.