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India’s Opposition: Stranded between alliance and disarray

Recent youth protests prove that there’s widespread discontent against the current government. For political change, though, voters need a viable alternative vision that is both achievable and popular.

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The return of coalition politics in India

India’s election results have given a new lease of life to the regional parties.

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India’s new government faces job creation challenge

The election results have proven that “Modi’s guarantee” is no longer enough. The people of India want stronger policies on employment and agriculture.

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Climate change deepens India’s north-south divide

India’s new government has to resolve tensions over climate disaster compensation between the Union government and its southern states.

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Modi’s election slip a watershed moment for Indian politics

The BJP are left licking their wounds and INDIA knows the Modi machine is not invincible. This is what prompted this week’s shock election result.

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India’s election highlights growing census problems

The world’s biggest democracy hasn’t had a census in over a decade. The next one could reshape the country’s electoral system — unless leaders delay further.

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Modi’s grip on power slips with resounding personal defeat

The people of India have rejected Narendra Modi’s majoritarian Hindu politics. Even if Modi’s coalition returns him to power, his message has to change.

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How India’s politics is reshaping international cricket

India’s dominance in cricket has made the IPL and upcoming World Cup central to the sport. However, as cricket grows, so does potential political interference.

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Modi promised so much but science has stagnated on his watch

There is little reason to believe that a third term for Modi will result in the revival of Indian scientific research and innovation

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Polls will test Modi’s politics of Muslim exclusion

Aspiration of an inclusive India has been under threat in the Modi regime.

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Not all Muslims anxious over continued BJP rule

There are exceptions in India’s current round of electioneering rhetoric against Muslims that prove the country is still united in diversity.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

India’s Opposition: Stranded between alliance and disarray

The return of coalition politics in India

India’s new government faces job creation challenge

Climate change deepens India’s north-south divide

Modi’s election slip a watershed moment for Indian politics

India’s election highlights growing census problems

Modi’s grip on power slips with resounding personal defeat

How India’s politics is reshaping international cricket

Modi promised so much but science has stagnated on his watch

Polls will test Modi’s politics of Muslim exclusion

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