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What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
These state elections could reshape national politics for 200 million Muslims.
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India loses its last left-wing government after five decades
Kerala in India, which gave the world its first democratically elected communist government, has voted the left out.
Modi’s party poised for big wins in Indian state elections
The ruling BJP’s lead in two of four key states is expected to significantly weaken the opposition.
‘Hegemonic power’: How Modi’s BJP won India’s Bengal for the first time
Walking the path of religious polarisation and leveraging underlying anti-incumbency, Modi’s party sweeps key state.
From: NewsFeed
Thousands in India’s Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began
Thousands of protesters gathered in India’s Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted.
Published On 3 May 2026
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Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?
India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.
From: NewsFeed
Man carries deceased sister into Indian bank amid paperwork difficulty
A man in India was recorded carrying the remains of his deceased sister into a bank after he couldn’t access her account
Published On 29 Apr 2026
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Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?
The port has been a centrepiece of India’s regional strategic ambitions. Now, those hopes are sinking.
Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later
The killings encapsulate the tragedy unfolding in region for decades, as the family grapples with unanswered questions.
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Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India
An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.
Published On 28 Apr 2026
Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under Indian law, sparks outcry
Kashmiri political and religious leaders denounced the move as part of a broader pattern of New Delhi’s overreach.
