Indian state goes to the polls

Indian state goes to the polls

India's richest and second most populous state Maharashtra (prono: MAH-HA-RUSH-TRA) is voting to choose a new government on Wednesday. The election is important for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, the BJP, after it failed to win a majority India's general election earlier this year. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

November 20, 2024 3

World

Modi hits out at Canada in deepening diplomatic row

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has hit out at Canada in an escalating row, accusing the country of making "cowardly attempts to intimidate" India's diplomats. Both countries last month expelled each other's top diplomats after Canada claimed that India was targeting Indian dissidents in the country. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

November 5, 2024 16

Environment

Environmentalists angered as Mumbai flamingos die in plane incident

Dozens of flamingos have been killed in the Indian city of Mumbai after an airplane hit them, leading to anger among environmentalists. The Emirates flight landed safely after the incident. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

May 23, 2024 78

World

At least 14 people have been killed and many more injured after a giant billboard collapsed during a storm in the Indian city of Mumbai

At least 14 people have been killed and many more injured after a giant billboard collapsed during a storm in the Indian city of Mumbai. The billboard - which was 70 metres by 50 metres - fell on to a petrol station and houses. Rebecca Bundhun brings us the update from Mumbai.

May 14, 2024 70

World

Indian farmers continue to pressure government for higher crop prices

A third round of talks between Indian farmers and government officials last night was inconclusive, as farmers demand higher prices for their crops. A union is organising a nationwide strike, which follows protests this week as farmers continue to put pressure on prime minister Narendra Modi's government ahead of a general election this month. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai .

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