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Is India’s Ruling BJP Getting Jittery?

Is India’s Ruling BJP Getting Jittery?

By Sudha Ramachandran
The Modi government has announced a special session of Parliament. Is it planning to advance general elections?

With ‘One Nation, One Election’ Call, Modi Government Intensifies Efforts to Centralize Power

With ‘One Nation, One Election’ Call, Modi Government Intensifies Efforts to Centralize Power

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The move has triggered apprehensions over the fate of state assembly elections due in a few months.
Is Communal Violence Inevitable? Nuh in Northern India Said ‘No’ Earlier This Week

Is Communal Violence Inevitable? Nuh in Northern India Said ‘No’ Earlier This Week

By Sudha Ramachandran
Unlike a month ago, on August 28, the BJP government prevented communal violence by not permitting a provocative religious procession and taking preventive measures.

Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Loses Seat in Indian Parliament

Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Loses Seat in Indian Parliament

By Sudha Ramachandran
His disqualification is a setback to his Congress party. But can Gandhi turn things to his party's advantage?

Modi Regime’s Prickliness to Criticism Is Growing

Modi Regime’s Prickliness to Criticism Is Growing

By Kavita Chowdhury
The Congress party's spokesperson joins a long list of journalists, activists, and politicians detained for criticizing Modi and his government.

BBC Film on PM Modi’s Role in 2002 Riots Draws Indian Government Ire

BBC Film on PM Modi’s Role in 2002 Riots Draws Indian Government Ire

By Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi
The government has blocked the broadcast of the film in India and banned people from sharing clips on social media, citing emergency powers under its IT laws.

BJP Government’s Strategy on Implementation of Citizenship Law

BJP Government’s Strategy on Implementation of Citizenship Law

By Mridugunjan Deka
Implementation of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 is being advanced incrementally and in a non-dynamic fashion.
In Bilkis Bano’s Fate, Lies the Future of Indian Muslims

In Bilkis Bano’s Fate, Lies the Future of Indian Muslims

By Tarushi Aswani
She was gang raped in 2002. But her assailants, who were convicted and awarded life imprisonment, now walk free.

Violence Against Indian Muslims Must Be Urgently Investigated

Violence Against Indian Muslims Must Be Urgently Investigated

By Stephen Rapp
There is enough evidence that some of these acts amount to crimes against humanity.

School Social Science Textbook Revisions in India Kick Up Controversy

School Social Science Textbook Revisions in India Kick Up Controversy

By Kavita Chowdhury
The deletions from history and political science textbooks seem aimed at rewriting history.

New Military Recruitment Scheme Roils India

New Military Recruitment Scheme Roils India

By Kavita Chowdhury
Under the scheme, soldiers recruited to non-officer ranks will serve for four years only and be denied pension.
Modi Flaunts India’s Grassroots Democracy on Visit to Jammu and Kashmir

Modi Flaunts India’s Grassroots Democracy on Visit to Jammu and Kashmir

By Tarushi Aswani
His lofty claims ring hollow in the restive region as the Union Territory is being ruled directly from New Delhi.

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