The prime minister will keep his job, but his aura has been diminished and his leadership has fundamentally changed as the country’s multiparty democracy springs back to life.
Tag: India
India’s Next Government Will Face Serious Climate Challenges
Farmers have repeatedly protested over grievances tied to global warming, a major political and economic test given the importance of India’s rural economy.
India’s Stock Market Tumbles on Close-Run Election Result
A bull run came to an abrupt end when Narendra Modi’s party fell short of expectations.
Early Election Results Suggest Turnaround for Indian National Congress
India’s beleaguered main opposition party was on track to surpass expectations and nearly double its share of parliamentary seats from 2019.
Modi May Need Partners to Form India’s Next Government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on track to secure a third term, but a dip in his party’s electoral support will have political consequences.
How Modi Capitalized on India’s Economic Rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inherited a big and growing economy, kept it going and worked to put his imprint on every aspect of its success.
India’s Exit Polls Show Modi Is Likely to Win a Third Term as Prime Minister
While a newly united opposition seemed to gain some traction, exit polls showed the popular and entrenched prime minister was winning a third term.
A Small Army Combating a Flood of Deepfakes in India’s Election
Social media is awash with A.I.-altered audio, clipped video and manipulated images. Fact-checkers want to save the public from deception.
Birubala Rabha, Who Battled Witch Hunting in India, Dies at 75
She traveled from village to village in a crusade to stop a practice in which women have been accused of being witches and harshly punished, or even killed, for it.
India and Pakistan Heat Wave Is a Matter of Survival for Laborers
Pakistan and India are sweltering. For laborers, not working because of the extreme temperatures can mean not eating.