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Protests in India after medical entrance test scrapped over leak claims

Nearly 2.28 million students had appeared for the highly competitive medical entrance test last week.

12 May 2026 4:38 pm

Key state polls begin in test for Modi's party

Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to expand into regions where it has struggled to gain a foothold.

9 Apr 2026 7:30 am

New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.

26 Mar 2026 2:31 pm

'Shirtless' protest at AI summit sparks political storm in India

Eight members of the youth wing of India's Congress party have been arrested in connection with the protests.

27 Feb 2026 3:03 pm

Modi's Israel visit to test India's priorities in the Middle East

India and Israel's relations have expanded since Modi came to power more than a decade ago.

25 Feb 2026 12:47 pm