Indian Politics

The unidentified candidate expressed outrage after losing the election, having come from a family with a long history in local government.

Sasikala was one of the favorites to become chief minister of the Indian state.

It was the first time an Indian Prime Minister had visited Pakistan since 2004.

Congress party brings parliament to a halt as it charges Narendra Modi with protecting corrupt ministers.

The prime minister's distaste for the media stems from the reporting after the 2002 riots, for which he was widely held responsible.

After another disappearing act, the scion of the Gandhi dynasty fails to show he has the appetite to inherit.

A deal with French President François Hollande for 36 combat aircraft has upset home-grown planemakers.

As his Congress Party pleads for strong leadership, the scion goes missing.

In the film, a rapist expresses no remorse, blaming the victim for her rape and murder.

Leader of Hindu organisation criticised for saying Catholic nun tried to convert poor to Christianity.

After New Delhi election wipeout, PM adopts softer stance on religious minorities and auctions designer suit.

Can Modi and Kejriwal work together to modernize India?

The spiritual leader made the announcement during a speech at a university in India.

Madhu Kinnar, 35, won the mayoral election in Raigarh on Sunday by more than 4,500 votes

At least five people in the cabinet have been charged with serious offences such as rape and rioting, in a country where politicians facing criminal charges are twice as likely to get elected