Modi’s Coalition Leads Indian State Election Scrutinized Over Voter Rolls

Early results suggested a sweep for the ruling coalition in a state where the opposition claimed foul play over an exercise that deleted millions of voters.

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Police Investigate Deadly New Delhi Blast as Possible Terrorist Attack

India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, said the “conspirators” behind an explosion that killed at least eight people would be brought to justice.

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U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Push India to Stop Buying It

The sanctions could break a diplomatic deadlock by making it more difficult for India to continue buying from Russia, a point of contention between President Trump and Narendra Modi.

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With Diwali Comes the Start of Air Pollution Season in New Delhi

The air quality in India’s capital ranks among the worst in the world, but experts say politics stand in the way of improving it.

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India Tiptoes Around Trump’s Latest Claims on Russian Oil Purchases

The government subtly rebuffed the president’s comments that it would stop buying Russian oil, as it tries to avoid a public fight and end a trade dispute with Washington.

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Who Will Blink First on Trade: President Trump or Xi Jinping?

Washington and Beijing both need a trade win as steep new tariffs and tough import limits on critical minerals loom.

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Trump’s Trade War With China Catches the World in Its Crossfire

Tariffs and other restrictions between the United States and China are reverberating in unpredictable ways.

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Indian Comedian Kunal Kamra Forced Offstage Amid Political Censorship

The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.

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Stampede at Actor’s Political Rally Kills at Least 36 in India

The stampede took place at an event for Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, the popular actor known professionally as Vijay. A health official said the toll was likely to rise.

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India Detains Popular Leader of Protest Movement

Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested on Friday, is the face of resistance to what he says is government overreach in a small but strategically important Himalayan region.

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