The meeting comes amid increasing attacks on Christians in the South Asian nation, which is home to one of Asia’s oldest Christian populations.
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India’s Covid Vaccine Campaign Hits 1 Billion Doses
More than 70 percent of India’s adult population has now received at least one dose of a vaccine. Bulgaria, with the E.U.’s lowest vaccination rate, faces a case surge.
Indian State Evicts Muslims, Even Those Living There Legally
Critics say an Indian state’s campaign to expel longtime residents on government land marks the ruling party’s latest campaign against Muslims.
Narendra Modi’s Use of Antiterror Law Draws Scrutiny From Courts
India’s government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has jailed thousands of people through a statute that critics say is aimed at silencing dissent.
Kashmir Seeing Surge in Militant Attacks, Two Teachers Are the Latest Victims
The killings on Thursday were the latest in a series of attacks largely targeting Hindu and Sikh civilians in Kashmir, where tensions are high after India revoked the region’s autonomy two years ago.
For India’s Military, a Juggling Act With Pakistan and China
Tensions with China and Pakistan stretch a cash-starved military, while the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban removes a potential ally.
India Gives 25 Million Covid Vaccine Shots on Modi’s Birthday
After early setbacks, the inoculation push in the world’s second most populous country has gained momentum. India now counts more than 793 million administered shots.
‘They Are Manufacturing Foreigners’: How India Disenfranchises Muslims
Persecution in a remote Indian province spawned Modi’s new draconian citizenship law.
India’s I.C.M.R. Is a ‘Political Weapon’ Under Modi, Some Scientists Say
The country’s top science agency tailored its findings to fit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s optimistic narrative despite a looming crisis, researchers say.
India’s Economic Figures Belie Covid-19’s Toll
Strong results compared with last year’s performance mask lingering weaknesses that could hold back needed job creation.