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India Modi's alliance unanimously elects him to lead as PM for third term

India Modi's alliance unanimously elects him to lead as PM for third term

It is the first time in a decade that Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has needed the support of regional parties to form the government.
Fri Jun 07 2024
What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?

What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?

Here are some of the promises of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and analyst views on what could happen to them.
Wed Jun 05 2024
India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority

India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority

Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost its own majority in parliament for the first time in a decade.
Wed Jun 05 2024
India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election

India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election

The voter turnout was possibly lower in the initial phases because there was no single major issue to draw voters out, analysts said.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Indian court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea to suspend defamation conviction

Indian court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea to suspend defamation conviction

Rahul Gandhi can now take his appeal to a larger bench of the same high court and then to the Supreme Court, his last option.
Fri Jul 07 2023
India blocks BBC documentary on PM Modi from airing in India

India blocks BBC documentary on PM Modi from airing in India

A BBC documentary questions PM Narendra Modi's leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Mon Jan 23 2023
India bans Islamic group PFI, accuses it of 'terrorism'

India bans Islamic group PFI, accuses it of 'terrorism'

Muslims account for 13% of India's 1.4 billion people and many have complained of marginalisation under the rule of PM Modi.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Modi wins landslide election victory in India's biggest state

Modi wins landslide election victory in India's biggest state

The Election Commission of India said Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had won a clear majority, according to partial results.
Sat Mar 11 2017
Narendra Modi sees election danger in India's 'Dalit Queen'

Narendra Modi sees election danger in India's 'Dalit Queen'

Mayawati is calling on minority groups to reject the BJP, whose roots are in Hindu nationalism that many Dalits and Muslims see as a threat to their way of life.
Mon Oct 24 2016
UMNO remains dominant despite upheavals - PM

UMNO remains dominant despite upheavals - PM

Partai Golkar in Indonesia was regarded a dominant party just like UMNO but currently the party has only one elected representative in the country's Cabinet.
Sun Aug 07 2016
Mumbai or Bombay? A British newspaper reverts to a colonial-era name

Mumbai or Bombay? A British newspaper reverts to a colonial-era name

Amol Rajan, The Independent's left-leaning India-born editor, said that the decision was made as a response to what he argued were the Hindu nationalist connotations of the name Mumbai.
Thu Feb 11 2016
India's Modi wants to revamp cabinet, but can't find the people

India's Modi wants to revamp cabinet, but can't find the people

After a drubbing in a state poll in November, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to overhaul his cabinet to weed out underperformers and improve his government's image.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Gold glitters for India's leaders but jewellery guarded tight

Gold glitters for India's leaders but jewellery guarded tight

The Indian government wants people to lend their gold to banks through the Gold Monetisation Scheme starting in November but the people are unsure about handing over their treasure.
Sun Oct 11 2015
India's Modi breaks the ice with media at first meet

India's Modi breaks the ice with media at first meet

India's PM Narendra Modi has never given a press conference since his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in a landslide election in May.
Sat Oct 25 2014
India central bank holds first meeting with Modi in power

India central bank holds first meeting with Modi in power

The central bank's strong anti-inflation policies may clash with Narendra Modi's aim of reviving an economy.
Sun Jun 01 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024