Ross Colvin

India’s weakened Congress wondering if early elections will help

August 24, 2021 at 2:58 p.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Congress party is debating holding a general election in November, six months ahead of schedule, senior party leaders said, reflecting an internal discussion over whether...

U.S. lawmakers invite divisive Indian Hindu nationalist to visit

August 24, 2021 at 6:41 a.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A visiting U.S. congressional delegation on Thursday invited the chief minister of India's Gujarat state, Narendra Modi, to the United States, despite the fact that Washington...

India wrestles with dilemma of blacklisting AgustaWestland

August 24, 2021 at 6:06 a.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony is leaning toward barring Anglo-Italian helicopter firm AgustaWestland from doing business in the country because of a corruption scandal, but he...

India clamps down on gang rape protests, PM appeals for calm

August 24, 2021 at 1:01 a.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian authorities throttled movement in the heart of the capital on Monday, shutting roads and railway stations in a bid to restore law and order after...

India clamps down on gang rape protests, PM appeals for calm

August 22, 2019 at 12:46 p.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian authorities throttled movement in the heart of the capital on Monday, shutting roads and railway stations in a bid to restore law and order after...

In China’s shadow, ASEAN leaders look to India for maritime security

August 24, 2021 at 12:50 a.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Southeast Asian nations and India vowed on Thursday to step up cooperation on maritime security, a move that comes amid tension with China in the potentially...

In China’s shadow, ASEAN leaders look to India for maritime security

August 22, 2019 at 12:41 p.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Southeast Asian nations and India vowed on Thursday to step up cooperation on maritime security, a move that comes amid tension with China in the potentially...

Indian state vote may be first step to Modi versus Gandhi face-off

August 22, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Gujarat state will hold a potentially game-changing vote on Thursday that could help decide whether Chief Minister Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi, scion of the...

Analysis: India’s deficit-cutting plan faltering as clock ticks

December 25, 2018 at 11:55 a.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's finance minister has banned government officials from holding conferences at five-star hotels, restricted travel and ordered a freeze on hiring to fill vacant posts. A...

India’s reform drive could hit rocks in stormy parliament session

August 22, 2019 at 12:01 p.m.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian government, reduced to a minority for the first time since coming to power in 2004, is scrambling for support ahead of a parliament session...

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