Indian politics

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Analysis

India’s pandemic disaster has finally slowed Modi’s unstoppable rise

The populist leader is blaming everyone but himself. Voters aren’t buying it

A boy's face is seen through the Indian national flag during Independence day celebrations in Mumbai, India, August 15, 2018/ Reuters
Politics

In election season, the raids are back—against Opposition leaders in India

Top Indian leaders criss-cross nation in battle for states
Politics

Top Indian leaders criss-cross nation in battle for states

Vinod Sharma. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

In the Congress, the Nehru-Gandhi family has to sit out or step up

Sajjan Kumar. illustration: TBS
Thoughts

In Bengal, the salience of Jai Shri Ram

Barkha Dutt.
Thoughts

From Bihar, a message for Indian politics