Narendra Modi
Modi's govt is nervous, faces toughest challenge, says Indian analyst
Narendra Modi’s government is growing increasingly nervous as it faces an unprecedented wave of public dissent, marking the toughest political challenge of his tenure, according to a veteran Indian political analyst.
July 23, 2026
Modi visits New Zealand as trade deal sparks India pushback
Lawmakers in the New Zealand First Party, part of Luxon's governing coalition, railed against parts of the agreement covering migration and visas; "I don't care how much criticism we get, I am just never going to agree with a butter chicken tsunami coming to New Zealand," government minister Shane Jones told a local radio show.
July 10, 2026
India detains, deports 5,000 Bangladeshis: State chief minister
Deports nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi nationals from West Bengal, officials say, as the government intensifies action against illegal immigration and plans a high-tech border security project.
June 8, 2026
India's viral 'Cockroach' party founder plans street protest
Creator of India's satirical 'Cockroach People's Party,' Abhijeet Dipke, says on Monday that he will return to India to lead a protest in the capital, taking the viral social media campaign to the streets.
June 1, 2026
India seeks to stamp out viral 'Cockroach' youth party
Indian media report that the X handle of the satirical 'Cockroach People's Party', formed last week in response to comments from the country's top judge about young people, was blocked on the recommendation of the internal intelligence agency.
May 22, 2026
Modi’s Israel visit spotlights deepening alliance amid Gaza, democracy concerns
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel for a two-day visit as Israeli opposition parties plan to boycott his Knesset address, highlighting political divisions amid deepening India–Israel strategic ties
February 25, 2026
Russia says India has not said it will halt oil purchases
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the country has not heard any statements from New Delhi on this matter.
February 3, 2026
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Congress mocks Modi as ‘Trump's puppet’ amid Epstein email controversy
Opposition party's social media post comes after an email, released as part of Epstein-related declassified documents, claims Modi ‘danced and sang’ in Israel for the benefit of the US president following a meeting weeks earlier.
February 1, 2026
Prime Minister Sharif chides Indian counterpart for attacking Pakistan
Says the next goal is to bring growth into the economy, adding that Pakistan will achieve its rightful place in the world economically, just as it has done militarily; urges the nation to accept challenges collectively.
December 18, 2025
Fans vandalize India stadium after Lionel Messi's abrupt exit
Frustrated fans, many having paid more than $100 for tickets, ripped out stadium seats and hurled water bottles onto the track; many others stormed the pitch and vandalized banners and tents.
December 13, 2025