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Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom
India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.
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The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy
The BJP’s victory after sweeping electoral roll revision raises profound questions over the integrity of the vote.
Four killed in post-election violence in India’s West Bengal
Unrest grips the key eastern state after Modi’s Hindu nationalist BJP wins the state election for the first time.
From: NewsFeed
West Bengal Chief refuses to resign after ‘dirty’ election
West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected stepping down after her party’s defeat.
Published On 5 May 2026
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What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy
Modi’s BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won’t go away.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Modi’s BJP poised to take control in India’s West Bengal
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP is set to GAIN (wrest) control of West Bengal.
Published On 4 May 2026
‘Hegemonic power’: How Modi’s BJP won India’s Bengal for the first time
Walking the path of religious polarisation and leveraging underlying anti-incumbency, Modi’s party sweeps key state.
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Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?
India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.
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Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?
The port has been a centrepiece of India’s regional strategic ambitions. Now, those hopes are sinking.
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Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters
In a significant pact, India and Russia agree to the deployment of soldiers and warships on each other’s soil during peace and wartime.
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Why is India’s Manipur burning for three years?
After three years of ethnic clashes, Manipur still remains on edge, with fears that the conflict could spiral further.
