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How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi
India’s largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi’s education minister resign.
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Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom
India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.
From: NewsFeed
Norway journalist calls out Modi over avoiding media questions
A Norwegian reporter asked Narendra Modi why he wouldn’t speak to the media after a press conference in Oslo on Monday.
Published On 19 May 2026
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India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe?
Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India’s role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.
From: NewsFeed
Indian court declares another historical mosque a temple
An Indian High Court has ruled that the medieval Kamal Maula mosque is a temple originally dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
Published On 18 May 2026
‘Hindu order runs India’: Court declares another medieval mosque a temple
The Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that the historic Kamal Maula mosque is a temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit
Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.
India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
A deal inked during Modi’s visit to the UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, and military collaboration.
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Why India’s RSS is lobbying the West amid attacks on minorities at home
Hate speech against religious minorities in India rose last year. Experts say far-right RSS is doing ‘damage control’.
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Iran war effect: Why is Modi asking Indians to avoid foreign trips, gold?
PM urges Indians to work from home and avoid foreign trips during the global energy crisis due to the Iran war.
The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy
The BJP’s victory after sweeping electoral roll revision raises profound questions over the integrity of the vote.
