India to hold seven-phase general election from April 19, results on June 4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third straight term in the marathon six-week vote – the world’s largest democratic exercise.
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India rejects US concern over citizenship law as ‘misplaced, unwarranted’
New Delhi’s strong response follows the US State Department saying it will ‘closely monitor’ the implementation of the religion-based law.
Why is India’s Modi pushing for simultaneous elections? Who would gain?
An Indian government committee has recommended that polls from local bodies to parliament be held together, renewing controversy ahead of national elections.
India’s Modi government rushes to regulate AI ahead of national elections
As parties deploy AI manipulation, the Indian government has asked tech firms to seek its approval before launching new tools. Critics say this could stifle innovation and free speech.
Why is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial?
The law, which comes into force on the eve of elections, creates India’s first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.
‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls
Protests break out in parts of the country. Police presence beefed up. Critics of the law call its timing cynical.
India implements ‘anti-Muslim’ 2019 citizenship law weeks before election
Modi’s government announces rules to implement the controversial law, weeks before he seeks a rare third term in vote due by May.
India’s top court orders SBI to disclose electoral bonds details by Tuesday
Court rejects the state-run bank’s plea to publish details of previously anonymous political donations by June, citing the upcoming national polls.