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 top court tackles social media in free speech case
The case comes during a growing standoff between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government and Twitter.
Sat Feb 13 2021
Modi's 'settler' masterplan for Indian Kashmir
Modi's Hindu nationalist government aims to change the demographic makeup and identity of the Muslim-majority region, critics say.
Sat Aug 29 2020
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
Modi concedes defeat in key India state election
Modi's Hindu nationalist party was leading in only 58 seats in the 243-seat state assembly compared to 160 for a coalition of rival regional parties, as vote counting continued.
Sun Nov 08 2015
Villagers in northern India kill Muslim accused of smuggling cows
The violence, critics say, is fueled by the Hindu nationalist government seeking a nationwide ban of cow slaughter and beef trade.
Sat Oct 17 2015
Abrasive Hindu nationalist: India's Modi set to be PM
Narendra Modi, the former teaboy who is set to become India's prime minister, swept to power promising to jolt the country from the economic doldrums.
Mon May 26 2014
India PM-elect Modi to make triumphant Delhi entrance
Narendra Modi is to make a triumphant entrance to New Delhi Saturday after leading his Hindu nationalist party to a historic landslide victory.
Sat May 17 2014
BJP declares 'new era' for India as Congress concedes defeat
India's triumphant Hindu nationalists declared "the start of a new era" in the world's second most-populous nation as the ruling Congress declared defeat.
Fri May 16 2014
India rivals hold election-eve rallies as religious row flares
Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalists battle accusations of stoking religious tensions to win votes.
Sun Apr 06 2014
India's Modi: abrasive Hindu nationalist tipped to be PM
Few deny that Narendra Modi, the son of a tea seller tipped to be India's next prime minister, has overcome formidable obstacles.
Fri Apr 04 2014
India to name date for Modi-Gandhi election battle
India, the world's largest democracy, is expected Wednesday to announce general elections that are forecast to bring the opposition Hindu nationalists led by hard liner Narendra Modi to power.
Wed Mar 05 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024