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Police fired tear gas at protest against violence against women

Police have fired tear gas at demonstrators in Calcutta (Kolkata) in India since extensive protests broke out against the authorities' actions in a case of gang rape that ended in murder. The crime took place earlier in August, when a provincial doctor in Calcutta was subjected to sexual violence and then murdered.

Police fired tear gas at protest against violence against women

Modi's India: "Harsh authoritarian methods"

After the massive election in India, it is clear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue as leader for another five years. But despite India having been dubbed "the world's largest democracy", there are question marks over how democratic the country is.

Modi's India: "Harsh authoritarian methods"

Modi sworn in for a third term

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office for a historic third term on Sunday. At the same time, he is expected to present 30 ministers in the new government.

Modi sworn in for a third term

Modi gets to continue ruling India

Narendra Modi will form a new government in India. His alliance NDA stands united behind the Prime Minister.

Modi gets to continue ruling India

Modi winner – but without his own majority

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies won the massive election in India – but for the first time, Modi's party did not gain a majority on its own. And opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is breathing optimism.

Modi winner – but without his own majority

Polling stations closed after India's marathon election

The last voice has been laid in India's several weeks-long election. Who will win is already seen as clear in principle.

Polling stations closed after India's marathon election