Rahul Gandhi files nomination for India election from Kerala seat
Gandhi, the leading figure in an opposition alliance fighting an uphill battle against Modi, will contest from Wayanad in the southern state.
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Malaysia’s Anwar wins hearts in India with ‘heartwarming’ Bollywood tribute
Anwar also held talks with India’s corporate titans, members of the Malaysian diaspora and Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of the main opposition Congress party.
In India, stock market regulator’s alleged links with billionaire group sparks political row
A record-breaking run in India’s stock markets that has made it a cynosure of global investors is being overshadowed by a political row over the chief stock market regulator’s alleged links to the controversial Adani business group.
Landslides in India’s Kerala kill at least 36, hundreds feared trapped
Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have killed at least 36 people with hundreds more feared trapped under mud and debris, officials said on Tuesday.
Several feared dead, hundreds trapped, after landslides hit India’s Kerala
Heavy rain hinders rescue efforts after landslides struck the hilly Wayanad district while people were sleeping.
India parliament redacts opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s speech targeting PM Modi
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s first speech in the new parliament ran into controversy with parts of it, including accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, redacted on Tuesday for violating the rules of the legislature.
India’s Rahul Gandhi named official leader of the opposition in boost for ‘robust democracy’
The decision to name Rahul Gandhi the official leader of the opposition in India’s parliament signifies a potential revitalisation of the country’s “robust democracy”, with analysts suggesting this move could balance the political landscape after a decade without a strong opposing voice in the government.
BJP secures Indian parliamentary speaker role
The speaker had to be elected through a rare voice vote due to a lack of consensus amid opposition gains.