Narendra Modi
Just not cricket: Indian politicians bat for power
Cricket is more than just a game in India: critics accuse ruling-party politicians and the sport's closely linked mega-rich board of exploiting its huge popularity for electoral advantage.
Modi opens flashpoint temple symbolising his changing India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya amid religious fervour, signifying a triumph of his muscular Hindu nationalist politics ahead of the parliamentary elections due in a few months.
India’s Hindu ‘emperor’ wants a third term
India's upcoming election sees BJP's narrative shift to Hindu identity under PM Modi, prompting opposition emphasis on economic issues
Does India have a hit list?
The attempted murder of Sikh separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US citizen, in New York City, allegedly at the behest of an Indian government official in New Delhi, has cast a shadow over India’s global image.
Is the outrage and the extent of it justified?
It was an anticlimactic finish to the 2023 World Cup for arguably the largest cricketing fanbase -- India fans -- as they saw the best team on paper tumbling at the final hurdle only for Australia to clinch their sixth title last week.
Dua Lipa to star in pre-final show
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 finale between India and Australia on Sunday will feature performances by Dua Lipa and an aerial show by the Indian Air Force.
Modi confirms 2036 Olympics bid
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed Saturday that his country would bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and become just the fourth Asian nation to stage the Games.
India ready to raise curtain on World Cup
The epic tournament features 10 nations playing 48 matches over 46 days at 10 different venues
Will work together for regional stability
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have agreed that Dhaka and New Delhi will work together to ensure political and economic stability in the two countries as well as the region.
India’s Thin-Skinned Leaders
Narendra Modi’s government has long been overly sensitive to world opinion
India's tax officials at BBC offices for second day in a row
They are understood to be making copies of electronic and paper-based financial data of the broadcaster.
Rampal Power Plant: First unit ready to start commercial production
One of the two units of the coal-fired Rampal Power Plant has started supplying electricity to the national grid on a trial basis.
Memorial for fallen Indian soldiers yet to be completed
The government, with an aim to uphold the martyred Indian soldiers' contribution to the cause of Bangladesh's liberation as part of Bangladesh-India allied force, decided to construct a memorial in July 2017.
India's G20 presidency to promote the universal sense of one-ness
India’s G20 agenda will be inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive.
Mamata slams Indian govt for not inviting her to be part of PM Hasina’s India tour
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today (September 8, 2022) slammed the Indian government for not inviting her to be a part of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's India visit.
Economic growth, peace figure high
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have agreed to work hand in glove to sustain economic growth and maintain peace, security and stability in the two countries and also in the region.
Hope Teesta treaty, other outstanding issues are resolved soon: Hasina
Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina today reposed full faith in the leadership of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in resolving the pending major issues, including the Teesta river water-sharing deal, between the two countries.
Has Modi sounded the 2024 poll bugle?
The Indian prime minister left little doubt that corruption would be one of the mainstays of his campaign against his political rivals in the run-up to the 2024 general election.
Russia now India’s 2nd biggest crude oil supplier, replacing Saudi Arabia
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the United States and its allies have leaned on countries to buy less Russian oil in a bid to punish Moscow for its aggression.
