BJP’s relentless emphasis on the Ram Mandir serves as a convenient diversion from pressing socio-economic issues
Hindu nationalist group seeks court order to separate lioness Sita and lion Akbar in zoo enclosure
Individuals and companies bought $1.99b of Electoral Bonds in total up to November 2023
Uttarakhand proposes a Uniform Civil Code, aiming for equality across religions; Muslim leaders oppose the new bill
Extremist rhetoric continues to be reliable vote-getter across India
Verdict orders district authorities to 'make proper arrangements within the next seven days' to facilitate worshippers
Move comes ahead of Modi's bid to win rare third term in general elections
Four months ahead of general elections, inauguration of Ram Temple will be used by Modi to seek third term as PM
Opposition unity in India falters as key party switches sides and others break ranks, boosting PM Modi's prospects
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar's chief minister, breaks opposition alliance, aligns with BJP, weakening opposition