Two young protesters were killed in eastern India on Friday amid demonstrations by Muslims across South Asia.
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Yogi Adityanath’s Election Win Raises His Profile Across India
Yogi Adityanath’s return as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh is fueling talk that he might succeed Narendra Modi as prime minister one day, and continue to advance their Hindu political movement.
India Elections: Uttar Pradesh Looks Likely to Stay in B.J.P.’s Hands
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, is staying in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s hands, as the party maintains its electoral success despite mounting economic hardship.
In India, a Bellwether for Narendra Modi as Voters Head to Polls
While many voters say they are concerned about the economy, the prime minister’s party has placed a focus on religion, with often polarizing effects.
A Bellwether for Narendra Modi as India’s Largest State Goes to the Polls
While many voters say they are concerned about the economy, the prime minister’s party has placed a focus on religion, with often polarizing effects.
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.
Violence Strikes, and India’s Farmers Want You to See It
A year on, protesters against the country’s agricultural laws are taking an increasingly confrontational approach with the country’s leaders.
India Farm Protests Threaten to Worsen After 8 Killed
The police are investigating whether the son of one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ministers was in a vehicle that slammed into protesters.
India’s Black Market Preys on Desperate Covid-19 Victims
As the health care system fails, clandestine markets have emerged for drugs, oxygen, hospital beds and funeral services. Fake goods may be putting lives at risk.