Gujarat

Covid-19 side effects spell trouble for India's democracy

The muzzling of critical media and suspending labour laws are all worrying signs for Indian democracy.

Italy's daily virus death toll lowest since early March – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 4.6 million people, with over 308,000 deaths, according to a tracker. Here are more coronavirus-related developments for May 16:

Social inequality and religious friction blight India's Covid-19 battle

India's lockdown has disproportionately hurt the country's most vulnerable.

The Modi-Trump revival of the quadrilateral summit is a bad idea

Any attempts to revive this long-planned alliance will be ineffective in trying to counter China, and instead will simply be viewed as an alliance of Islamophobes.

Anti-Muslim violence in India reaches alarming proportions

The ongoing brutality in New Delhi dubbed 'communal violence' is the live unfolding of a pogrom against Muslims.

At least 13 killed, 150 injured in riots in India's capital

Clashes between opposing groups of protesters in New Delhi left 13 people killed and over 150 injured, overshadowing US President Donald Trump's first visit to India.

Trump hails 'exceptional' Modi at India rally as protesters clash in Delhi

US President Trump heaps praise on PM Modi in front of a crowd of around 100,000 in western Gujarat state. Meanwhile, fresh clashes rage in New Delhi in protests over contentious citizenship law ahead of Trump's visit to capital.

Indian students stripped for menstruation checks

Nearly 70 students said they were told to undress after a used sanitary napkin was found in a garden outside Sahjanand Girls Institute in Gujarat, where they are banned from the hostel when they have their periods.

Delhi elections: Why India's ruling BJP faced a humiliating defeat

The party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, once again played the Hindu nationalist card, hoping to gain electoral dividends by raising issues that appeal to militant Hindu sentiments, ignoring the matters of local governance.

Analysis: Saudi policies increasingly hurt Muslim causes worldwide

The custodians of Islam’s two holiest sites have conveniently distanced themselves from many issues affecting Muslims.

The parched lands of Gujarat bring climate change into stark view in India

One of India's most unique and fragile ecological systems is buckling under the pressure of climate change forcing people to abandon centuries-old traditions.

Gates Foundation staffer quits, protesting Modi award amid Kashmir lockdown

Sabah Hamid resigned from the foundation after realising it was willing to award Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite his increasing authoritarian grip on power, infliction of state violence and communication shutdown in Kashmir.