India on Saturday announced its six-week-long general election will start on April 19, with most surveys predicting a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party in the country of 1.4 billion people. CBC | World News
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India’s new citizenship law for religious minorities leaves Muslims out
India is providing a fast-track to citizenship for religious minorities seeking refuge in the country — except, that is, for Muslims. CBC | World News
Read More »India’s new £77bn trade deal with four European countries as UK continues negotiations
This trade deal, celebrated by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a statement, had been in the making for nearly 16 years. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Why do India’s farmers keep clashing with the Modi government? | About That
Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are converging near Delhi to demand action from the government, claiming promises to improve the industry have gone unfulfilled. Andrew Chang breaks down the conflict at the heart of the protest and the ongoing tension between the government and the agriculture sector. CBC | World News
Read More »India’s farmers adamant they will continue fight for minimum crop prices
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Read More »IN PHOTOS | Women have prominent role in India’s Republic Day parade
Women had a more prominent position than in previous years during today’s Republic Day parade in India, which showcases the country’s military power and cultural heritage. CBC | World News
Read More »India’s Supreme Court upholds decision to end Kashmir’s special status
India’s top court on Monday upheld a 2019 decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to strip disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s special status as a semi-autonomous region with a separate constitution and inherited protections on land and jobs. CBC | World News
Read More »India’s millet revival: How the once-neglected seed is making a comeback
The humble millet, a drought-resistant grain traditionally important in India, is at the centre of a massive promotional campaign launched by the Indian government. CBC | World News
Read More »India’s top court rejects plea to legalize same-sex marriage
India’s top court on Tuesday declined to legalize same-sex marriage. The unanimous order by a five-judge bench came as a huge disappointment to the LGBTQ community in the world’s most populous country. CBC | World News
Read More »Why Canada is becoming the focus of India’s concerns about the Sikh separatist movement
The history of tensions surrounding Sikh separatism in India and abroad goes back decades, but experts say Canada is seen as the country where the movement is the strongest. As a result, it’s drawn sharp criticism from India, especially in the face of Justin Trudeau’s recent allegations about India’s involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader. CBC | ...
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