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How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi
India’s largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi’s education minister resign.
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Relief for Indian football fans as FIFA signs World Cup broadcast deal
Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women’s World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
Indian PM Modi meets Myanmar military gov’t leader in New Delhi
Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is best way forward.
Kohli powers Bengaluru to ‘stuff of dreams’ back-to-back IPL titles
Having never previously won the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli seals consecutive titles as Gujarat Titans defeated.
From: NewsFeed
Building collapses in New Delhi, some people rescued, more feared trapped
Nine people have reportedly been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed five-storey building in New Delhi, India.
Published On 31 May 2026
From: The Listening Post
Satire, social media and India’s Gen Z revolt
A satirical online movement challenges power and propaganda in India.
Published On 30 May 2026
How Indian PM Modi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan ‘backfired’
Pakistan finds itself in a diplomatic sweet spot, wooed by Trump and China. Indian missteps are to blame, say analysts
From: NewsFeed
Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions
Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions.
Published On 28 May 2026
‘Freakish’: Cricket world heaps praise on India’s ‘wonder boy’ Sooryavanshi
Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.
From: Counting the Cost
Can the US and India repair ties over trade and China?
Rubio’s visit to India comes as Washington seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid trade tensions and energy politics.
Published On 27 May 2026
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Raid on Indian opposition leader triggers violence in Kerala
Raid on Indian opposition leader triggers violence in Kerala
Published On 27 May 2026
