Indian Politics

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Coverage of Indian politics, including the central government, Parliament, major national parties, elections and campaigning, and the leaders and institutions shaping governance across India.

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Jul 10, 2026The New York Times

Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal

The rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal has triggered days of protests and intensified public anger over women’s safety. The backlash is landing on the BJP, which has promised tougher law and order but is being judged on outcomes after the child’s death. Women’s safety has become a live governance metric, and failures can quickly translate into street mobilization and electoral liability.

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Jul 10, 2026The New York Times

Indian Diaspora, Now the Largest Foreign-Born Group in Australia, Welcomes Modi

Narendra Modi received a large, celebratory welcome from Indian Australians in Melbourne as the community’s size and political visibility in Australia continues to rise. The public display of warmth contrasted with intensifying Australian debate over migration levels and their domestic impacts. Australia’s migration clampdown debate is increasingly inseparable from its relationship with India and a rapidly growing Indian diaspora with real electoral and economic leverage.

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Jul 9, 2026Al Jazeera

‘Double cross, first class’: Why India’s Modi wins so many foreign awards

Narendra Modi received another foreign honor during his Seychelles visit, extending a long run of state awards he has collected on overseas trips. The piece frames these awards as products of diplomatic signaling by host governments rather than neutral recognition. These honors shape how foreign policy is sold at home and how smaller states bargain with India, turning symbolism into leverage over real commitments.

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Jul 8, 2026Bloomberg Markets

Indonesia Honors Modi With Top Civilian Honor

Indonesia awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian honor, the Bintang Adipurna, during his visit to Jakarta. The award brings Modi's total foreign-government honors to at least 35. It tightens India-Indonesia signaling in the Indo-Pacific and gives Modi fresh political capital to press strategic and economic deals.

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Jul 7, 2026BBC

India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations

The Ram temple trust in Ayodhya has reshuffled its management after allegations that cash and valuables donated by devotees went missing. The claims involve money, jewellery, and precious metals offered at the temple. Any credibility hit to the Ram temple’s administration can quickly spill into state and national politics because the site sits at the center of a long-running political project.

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Jul 6, 2026BBC

Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy

Punjab's government is pushing an anti-sacrilege law that would sharply increase penalties for insulting religious texts, framing it as a response to past incidents that triggered unrest. Critics say the proposal risks misuse, deepens communal fault lines, and collides with constitutional protections on speech and equal treatment across religions. It can redefine Punjab's election terrain and expand the state's power to criminalize religious offense in ways that invite abuse and instability.

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