‘Jai Palestine’: Why an Indian MP invoked Gaza war while taking oath
BJP leaders accused Asaduddin Owaisi of violating the Indian Constitution by chanting for Palestine.
Asaduddin Owaisi in asian news
Modi Calls Muslims ‘Infiltrators’ Who Would Take India’s Wealth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called Muslims “infiltrators” who would take India’s wealth if his opponents gained power — unusually direct and divisive language from a leader who normally lets others do the dirtiest work of polarizing Hindus against Muslims.
How India came to embrace the politics of Hindutva
As Modi religiously prepares for India’s elections, Sreenivasan Jain examines the tussle between Hindutva and secularism.
Modi riding the politics of hate to reelection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up attacks on minority groups in the lead-up to India’s general election, sparking fears Muslims will be targeted as the two-term leader seeks to divide Indians and stoke tensions for his and his ruling party’s political gain.
Modi’s ruling BJP set to bring contentious common civil laws in Indian state
An Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is set to introduce contentious new common personal laws that will apply across religions next week, a template other state officials say they will look to follow.