The move is part of a tightening of rules on organizations financed by donations from abroad and comes amid a rise in attacks on religious minorities.
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India to Expand Vaccinations and Begin Boosters to Fight Omicron
Those 15 and older will be eligible for vaccination as of Jan. 3, and health workers and high-risk people over 60 can receive booster shots as of Jan. 10.
As Hindu Extremists Call for Killing of Muslims, India’s Leaders Keep Silent
Right-wing Hindu activists at a conference took an oath to harm Muslims if necessary to make “a Hindu-only nation,” the most blatant example of rising anti-Muslim sentiment across India.
India’s Modi Brings Tap Water to Millions as Supplies Shrink
The ambitious project to meet a dire need shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strengths and helps explain his popularity despite a weakened economy.
Militants Kill 2 Policemen in Kashmir as Violence Escalates
The clash on Monday came three days after a similar attack on a squad of police officers patrolling streets in northern Kashmir left two of its men dead.
India Cities Ban Eggs, Drawing a Backlash
Food-cart rules spurred by conservative beliefs draw a backlash, showcasing the tensions around the country’s rising Hindu nationalist movement.
India’s Farmers Call Off Yearlong Protest Against Hated Farm Laws
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unexpectedly conceded protesters’ main demand weeks ago, but serious problems remain with the country’s agricultural system.
Coffee or Chai? At 2 Kolkata Cafes, ‘Adda’ Is What’s Really on the Menu
Unrestricted talk, or “adda,” is the main draw at two storied cafes that are at once museums to the city’s intellectual history — and places for debate.
India’s Arrest of Kashmiri Activist, Khurram Parvez, Is Criticized
Khurram Parvez’s detention has deepened concerns that the Modi administration is abusing the law to squelch dissent.