India to send 5,000 extra troops to quell Manipur unrest NEW DELHI: India will deploy an extra 5,000 paramilitary troops to quell unrest in Manipur, authorities said... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:01pm
World India’s Congress party complains to election body over outcome of state poll NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party has complained to the election panel about concerns regarding the... Published 10 Oct, 2024 12:37pm
World India PM Modi’s BJP leads in vote count in Haryana state, TV says NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moved into the lead in elections in... Published 08 Oct, 2024 01:41pm
World India’s top court frees jailed PM Modi opponent on bail NEW DELHI: A top political opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was granted bail on Friday after months... Published 13 Sep, 2024 12:16pm
World Indian police arrest 33 after violence in troubled Manipur NEW DELHI: Indian police have arrested 33 people after a surge in ethnic violence in Manipur state, where a curfew... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:17am
Markets India to buy soybeans to help farmers reeling from losses NEW DELHI: India will buy soybeans from farmers of the central state of Madhya Pradesh at state-set support prices... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:56am
World Modi’s populism after India election reversal puts public finances at risk NEW DELHI: After reverses in the general election and facing possible losses in state polls this year, Indian Prime... Published 30 Aug, 2024 03:00pm
World Indian protesters block rail lines, halt buses after doctor’s rape, murder KOLKATA: Thousands of protesters blocked train tracks, halted buses and shouted slogans in India’s state of West... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:39pm
World India’s Modi renews push for common civil code on Independence Day NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday he wanted to press ahead with a national common... Published 15 Aug, 2024 01:16pm
Markets Hindenburg alleges India market regulator chief held stake in offshore funds used by Adani Group MUMBAI: US based short-seller Hindenburg Research in a new report released on Saturday alleged that the chairperson... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 07:11pm
World India plans to hike rural housing subsidies to over $6.5bn after election setback, sources say NEW DELHI: India plans to increase state subsidies on rural housing in the upcoming federal budget by as much as 50%... Published 03 Jul, 2024 02:47pm
World India’s Rahul Gandhi faces new test in revived fortunes NEW DELHI: Once dismissed as an “empty suit”, perennial Indian premier-in-waiting Rahul Gandhi emerged from his... Published 26 Jun, 2024 11:44am
World India’s Modi to lay out third-term plans as parliament meets NEW DELHI: Indian lawmakers begin taking their oaths Monday as parliament opens after an election setback forced... Published 24 Jun, 2024 11:10am
World After electoral setback, Modi may be forced to amend India’s food policy MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing a policy conundrum after losing ground in the recent... Published 21 Jun, 2024 10:31am
World India’s Modi prevails over allies in cabinet line-up NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has retained all key cabinet ministers in their portfolios in the new... Published 11 Jun, 2024 12:17pm
World Unrivalled for a decade, India’s Modi must now learn to share power NEW DELHI: Flying back from a meditation break at the end of India’s gruelling election , Prime Minister Narendra... Published 09 Jun, 2024 11:04am
World India PM Modi to be sworn in for a third term on June 9 NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in for a third term on the evening of June 9, the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:05pm
World Modi's allies want funds, cabinet positions as coalition gears to form new government NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD: Parties in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance on Thursday demanded more funds for... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:59pm
World India’s Modi readies for third term after securing coalition NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing Thursday to be sworn in for a third term after an... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 04:00pm
Business & Finance Modi’s smaller mandate to slow India’s fiscal tightening, Moody’s says MUMBAI: The narrower margin of victory for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alliance in elections will... Published 05 Jun, 2024 12:35pm
World India’s Modi, allies to meet after election verdict, key ally pledges support HYDERABAD: A key ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged support to him on Wednesday and was set to... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 12:19pm
Markets Indian bond yields may dip as market digests a weaker Modi win MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to ease marginally in early trading on Wednesday as investors... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:27am
World Early India vote count shows Modi alliance in majority but short of landslide 400 seats at the moment certainly looks distant, BJP spokesperson says Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:36pm
World India poll panel says 642mn voters cast ballots in general election NEW DELHI: India’s Election Commission said on Monday that 642 million of the 968 million registered voters cast... Published 03 Jun, 2024 01:33pm
World India to increase road toll charges from Monday NEW DELHI: India will hike road toll charges across the country by 3-5% from Monday, officials said, after putting... Published 03 Jun, 2024 12:29pm
World Top Modi opponent to return to jail after India vote ends NEW DELHI: A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would return to jail Sunday, the end of the... Published 02 Jun, 2024 10:01am
World India’s onion farmers cry foul at politicians’ price recipe NASHIK: Almost every Indian meal requires an onion – one of the cooking essentials along with sugar and lentils that... Published 30 May, 2024 01:09pm
Life & Style Business and Bollywood vote in India’s election MUMBAI: India’s financial capital Mumbai began voting when six-week national elections resumed on Monday, with much... Updated 20 May, 2024 01:40pm
World ‘Hindu nation’: Religion trumps caste in India vote AGRA: Born at the bottom of the Hindu faith’s rigid caste system, voters like Anil Sonkar will determine whether... Published 17 May, 2024 12:13pm
World Narendra Modi files candidacy for India election in Hindu holy city VARANASI: Cheering crowds greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday as he submitted his candidacy for a... Published 14 May, 2024 01:39pm