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What ‘humbling’ of Modi means for India and its stock market — foreign media analyses

Following declaration of results for Indian general elections, global media discussed Modi's image as an 'arrogant politician' and how the PM is now at the mercy of coalition partners.

‘Oppn given new life’, ‘wake-up call’, ‘unexpectedly sobering’ — global media on India mandate

Results have been a surprise for ruling party and force PM Modi to depend on allies as coalition politics makes a comeback, say media outlets.

Exit polls bring ‘relief’ for BJP & Wall Street turns its focus from China to India

Global media also highlights the achievements & contributions of feminist thinker Hansa Mehta and Arvind Kejriwal's return to jail.

‘Heavily courted’ Indian diaspora, cheaper beer & Modi’s ‘knack for turning fear into power’

International media paints a multifaceted picture of India which includes ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Modi’s personality and Indian imports and exports in the defence sector.

Adani Group’s plans to diversify and how cricket in India is intertwined with politics

Global media also analyses how Modi is doubling down on 'anti-Muslim' rhetoric ahead of election results, stoking fear among Hindus about potential dangers of opposition coming to power.

The many possible outcomes of Indian elections & a band of aging activists championing peace

International media reports on the Indian general elections currently underway, how the polls are affecting Muslims living in Ayodhya & the BJP's social media outreach strategy.

West’s ‘balancing act’ on India, diaspora divided over BJP mobilisation — global press

Focus on BJP's Hindu nationalism & condition of Muslims too as minorities commission chair Iqbal Singh Lalpura gives his first ever interview to Western media. 

Why Modi is ‘rattled’, YouTubers taking on Indian PM & ‘blistering summer’ — global media coverage

Global media also reports on Opposition 'largely holding together' despite pressures, sustained inflation & rising food prices, and role of freebies in ongoing general election.

Has Modi wave peaked? And jury still out on BJP’s Pasmanda outreach — global media reports

Spotlight also on heatwaves making transition to cleaner economy tougher, declining press freedom rankings & Bangladesh's balancing act between India and China.

Adani’s ‘coal scam’, ‘missing Modi wave’ & shadow ads — what global media reported on India

Global media highlights voters' concerns and disinformation campaigns this election season & India's growing defence exports to Armenia amid Ukraine war.

On Camera

Hasina’s was a trial in absentia, but not a trial without justice

The Sheikh Hasina trial represents an inflection point in the struggle to place citizens above rulers and prevent the next massacre.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

IAF’s leased KC-135 lands in Agra, American firm’s pilots to man mid-air refuller

India’s refueller fleet comprises six Russian Ilushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing huge maintenance and serviceability issues.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.