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India's Modi sworn in as PM for third term

When Modi was the chief minister of the western state of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 the BJP enjoyed strong majorities.

India visit symbolises positive direction of ties: Maldives pres

President Muizzu said it was an honour for him to attend this historic swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister of India.

India may no longer be Narendra Modi's

A weaker Indian government may not be too bad.

Modi 3.0 offers limited opportunities for the West

India is expected to grow faster than other major countries and will become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027.

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Use of state resources to buy votes is common: Transparency

Some candidates interviewed by TM shared that voters directly asked for money and other benefits in exchange for their votes.

India votes in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third

The opposition says the election is an ideological battle being fought to stop the BJP from ending the democratic system.

India can grow fast with or without Narendra Modi

India’s five southern states are ruled by largely regional parties that are rivals of the BJP, and some have thrived.

Low turnout, apathy in India election a worry for Modi's campaign

Polling ends on June 1 and votes will be counted on June 4.

A weaker Modi may not be too bad for India

The nature of Modi's return matters because investors associate his decade in power with stability and a strong hand.

India runs power plants flat out to keep cool in heatwave

But the transmission system has been unusually stable throughout the heatwave – more stable than in other periods when demand was considerably lower.

Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4

"On July 4 you (voters) have the choice and together we can stop the chaos, we can turn the page, we can start to rebuild Britain and change our country".