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India’s Mammoth General Election Continues with Phase 5 Voting
May 21, 2024
India’s Mammoth General Election Continues with Phase 5 Voting
India’s marathon general election, the world’s largest with nearly 970 million eligible voters, is ongoing. On Monday, the fifth phase of voting took place, with 89.5 million voters in six states and two union territories deciding the fate of 49…
Ongoing Deportation of Myanmar Refugees from Northeast India Raises Concerns
May 18, 2024
Ongoing Deportation of Myanmar Refugees from Northeast India Raises Concerns
Thousands of Myanmar refugees who fled the civil war in their home country are now facing deportation from the Indian state of Manipur, RFA reported today. According to the source, Manipur’s Chief Minister, Nongthombam Biren Singh, announced that the deportation…
India Grants Citizenship to First Batch Under Controversial New Law
May 17, 2024
India Grants Citizenship to First Batch Under Controversial New Law
In a move that has drawn widespread criticism, India granted citizenship to 14 people on Wednesday under the country’s new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Independent reported yesterday. The CAA, a key election promise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government,…
Tragedy Strikes Mumbai as Massive Billboard Collapse Kills 14
May 15, 2024
Tragedy Strikes Mumbai as Massive Billboard Collapse Kills 14
At least 14 people have been killed and dozens injured after a large billboard collapsed during a thunderstorm in Mumbai, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The 30-meter-tall billboard, reportedly installed illegally, fell onto nearby houses and a petrol station in the…
India’s Pivotal Election Phase Underway as Modi Seeks Third Term
May 14, 2024
India’s Pivotal Election Phase Underway as Modi Seeks Third Term
Millions of Indians across 96 constituencies started casting their ballots on Monday to mark the fourth round of multi-phase national elections. This election will be pivotal for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he seeks a third straight term, with an…
Modi’s Divisive Rhetoric Backfires as Veteran Politicians Champion Muslim Reservations
May 12, 2024
Modi’s Divisive Rhetoric Backfires as Veteran Politicians Champion Muslim Reservations
As the 2024 Indian general election approaches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relentless attacks on the Congress party for favoring Muslims have lost their potency. Instead of galvanizing support, this strategy has now become counterproductive for the BJP. According to an…
At Lease 12 Maoist Rebels Killed in Central India Gun Battle
May 11, 2024
At Lease 12 Maoist Rebels Killed in Central India Gun Battle
In the midst of India’s ongoing national elections, security forces in the central state of Chhattisgarh killed at least 12 Maoist rebels on Friday, the Reuters reported. The incident marked the third major encounter between government troops and the communist…
India: Muslim Neighborhood Transforms from Protest Site to Thriving Food Hub
May 8, 2024
India: Muslim Neighborhood Transforms from Protest Site to Thriving Food Hub
What was once the site of a prominent protest has now blossomed into a vibrant food destination in India’s capital, VOA reported in an article yesterday. Shaheen Bagh, a Muslim-majority neighborhood in New Delhi, has undergone a remarkable transformation in…
India Kicks Off Third Phase of Mega General Elections
May 7, 2024
India Kicks Off Third Phase of Mega General Elections
Voting began across India on Tuesday for the third phase of the country’s mammoth general elections. Approximately 172.4 million eligible voters will cast their ballots for 93 parliamentary constituencies spanning 11 states and union territories. The month-long elections, which began…
India: Assam’s Regional Party Opposes CAA Despite NDA Alliance
May 6, 2024
India: Assam’s Regional Party Opposes CAA Despite NDA Alliance
The Assam Gana Parishad (AGP), a regional party that is part of the ruling NDA coalition, has stated it still opposes the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and will continue to pursue its case against the law in the Supreme Court,…