Unusually clear skies, sunny days and empty parks beckon, but in a city locked down by the coronavirus, almost no one is heeding their call.
Tag: New Delhi (India)
India’s Coronavirus Lockdown Leaves Vast Numbers Stranded and Hungry
The sudden shutdown of businesses has upended the lives of millions of migrant laborers in Indian cities. More than a dozen migrants have died, and anger is rising.
Indian Police Sweep Through Riot Zone, Making More Arrests
The New Delhi force has been widely criticized for standing by during some of the worst religious violence in years. Its investigations, too, have prompted accusations of anti-Muslim bias.
As New Delhi Counts the Dead, Questions Swirl About Police Response
Did the police fail to act as the country descended into its worst spasm of religious violence in years? Witnesses say officers stood by when Hindu mobs attacked Muslims.
As New Delhi Violence Rages for 3rd Day, Modi Urges Calm
“I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said of the sectarian clashes that have rocked the city during President Trump’s visit.
Trump Sees Commitment to Religious Freedom in India as Riots Break Out
The president stressed the strength of his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in meetings long on symbolism and short on concrete agreements.
New Delhi Streets Turn Into Battleground, Hindus vs. Muslims
As President Trump toured India’s capital, at least 11 people were killed in mob violence that upended a working-class neighborhood.
Girl, 5, Is Raped on Grounds of U.S. Embassy in India, Police Say
The son of a housekeeper who lived in quarters for support staff at the embassy in New Delhi was detained in connection with the assault, officials said.
Why Is Air Pollution So Harmful? DNA May Hold the Answer
It’s not just a modern problem. Airborne toxins are so pernicious that they may have shaped human evolution.
Behind Campus Attack in India, Some See a Far-Right Agenda
Hindu nationalists view Jawaharlal Nehru University, where a mob rampaged last weekend, as “a symbol of everything that is bad in this country,” one analyst said.