Indian elections
Modi healthcare scheme won hearts, and votes
World
May 29, 2019
Modi healthcare scheme won hearts, and votes
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationalist tub-thumping has been widely credited with his recent election win, another factor was one…
Modi’s party confident after polls predict India election victory
World
May 20, 2019
Modi’s party confident after polls predict India election victory
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party said Monday that exit polls from the country’s marathon election showed an “overwhelming” vote…
India’s acrimonious election comes to an end
World
May 19, 2019
India’s acrimonious election comes to an end
Voting in one of India’s most acrimonious elections in decades entered its final day Sunday as Hindu nationalist Prime Minister…
Money, money, money: the tycoon factor in India’s election
World
April 14, 2019
Money, money, money: the tycoon factor in India’s election
India’s tycoons are playing a pivotal role in the Asian giant’s most expensive election ever, from funding campaigns and tacit…
Modi favorite as India’s incredible election begins
World
April 11, 2019
Modi favorite as India’s incredible election begins
The scion of the Gandhi dynasty told Indians that the country’s “soul” was at stake on Thursday, as millions braved…
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
World
April 9, 2019
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi shop owner Ram Shankar Rai spends at least two hours a day going through…
The three women hoping to upset India’s Modi at the polls
World
April 6, 2019
The three women hoping to upset India’s Modi at the polls
India’s alpha-male Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces three formidable women looking to spoil his chances of winning a new term…
Running in the Indian election? Get an armored car
World
April 2, 2019
Running in the Indian election? Get an armored car
The mechanics retrofitting cars with blast-resistant doors and bulletproof windshields in a Punjab garage have been flat out of late…