India elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a commanding lead in opinion polls heading into general elections in April and May.
India elections

Five things to know about India's general elections

BJP expected to retain power with Modi comfortably ahead in opinion polls

10 March 2019
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi gained in popularity after their countries' air forces carried out raids over Kashmir.
International relations

Modi and Khan see support surge on Kashmir face-off

Pakistan to release detained Indian pilot but tensions still high

1 March 2019
The slowdown in India's economic growth is blamed on weaker consumption and liquidity constraints.
Economy

India's GDP growth slips to 6.6% ahead of general elections

Economy lost momentum in Oct-Dec quarter, leaving concern for Modi government

28 February 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd at a campaign-related event in the state of Haryana, on Feb. 12, 2019. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
The Big Story

Has Narendra Modi been good for business?

Tough reforms have recharged confidence, but protectionism and demonetization stain his record

20 February 2019
Demonstrators shout slogans at a march in New Delhi on Feb. 7 demanding jobs and better education.
Politics

Jobless and furious: Indian youth vow to oust PM Modi in election

Thousands of new voters protest, demanding jobs and better education

10 February 2019
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is under pressure to address growing agrarian distress and unemployment. 
Politics

India's Modi offers tax cuts and farm aid in pre-election budget

Slew of measures including new pension aimed at attracting voters

1 February 2019
Many say Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is the spitting image of her hugely popular late grandmother, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Politics

India's opposition steps up challenge to Modi with Priyanka Gandhi

INC pins hopes on popularity of Indira's granddaughter as polls show no majority

26 January 2019
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Analysts fear reduced GST rates will weigh on revenue, making it difficult for the government to meet its deficit target.
Economy

India's generous giveaways threaten fiscal health before election

Government unlikely to meet deficit target of 3.3% as revenues slide

5 January 2019