‘Still a strong story.’ Why India’s election shock won’t derail its economic boom
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Opinion: For Indian Muslims like me, an unshakable feeling of doom
Editor’s Note: Ziya Us Salamis an associate editor at newspaper The Hindu and author of “Being Muslim in Hindu India.”The views expressed in this commentary are his own. Read more CNN Opinion.
Fiji’s 75-year-old PM wins international athletics medal for shot put
Fiji’s prime minister wound back the clock on Wednesday by winning a bronze medal at an international athletics championships, aged 75.
India election: Modi secures coalition support, handing him third term in power
Experts argue that Modi, who has dominated the government with the BJP’s majority in his last two terms, will be forced to adapt as never before to ensure his coalition partners do not pull the rug out from under him.
Rahul Gandhi, Long on the Ropes, Looks Set for an Unexpected Comeback
Just last year, Rahul Gandhi and the once-powerful party he led, the Indian National Congress, seemed to be on the ropes and little threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s consolidation of political power.
Why has India’s BJP lost its parliamentary majority?
India’s Narendra Modi will have to form a coaltion government with other parties in order to secure a majority in parliament.
Video of nationalist leader smashing TV as India’s BJP loses majority
A Hindu nationalist leader was seen smashing a TV as results in India’s election confirmed the ruling BJP had lost its majority. One Muslim voter told Al Jazeera that outcome was a ‘relief’, while many BJP supporters celebrated.
Asian countries aim for stronger ties with India after election
NEW DELHI -- Congratulations from Asian nations poured in Wednesday for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after his Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance won a third term in power.