An overturn in Karnataka is a morale boost for the beleaguered opposition Congress party. But defeating the B.J.P. nationally remains a long shot.
Tag: India
India Struggles to Eradicate an Old Scourge: Witch Hunting
Once driven largely by superstition, the brutal practice is now often simply a tool to oppress women, in many cases violently.
Biden Will Host India’s Prime Minister for State Dinner
For President Biden, next month’s visit will be an opportunity to draw India even closer, especially when it comes to countering China’s growing influence.
At Least 22 Dead After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Southern India
Many victims of the tragedy in the state of Kerala were children who were sightseeing on a boat that officials said was overcrowded.
Dozens Killed in Ethnic Clashes in India’s Manipur State
Violence erupted over a question of who gets to claim special tribal status.
Mystery Gas Leak in Punjab, India, Leaves at Least 11 Dead
Officials had not yet been able to identify the gas or the source of the leak in the city of Ludhiana, in Punjab State.
In an Indian Village, Cultivating Girls’ Big-League Dreams
A new $500 million women’s cricket league is offering the kind of opportunities that never existed before in India. The girls of one Punjab village are ready.
Your Thursday Briefing
India will soon have the world’s largest population.
Your Thursday Briefing: India’s Population Milestone
Also, China’s nuclear buildup.