The Irish Times

Russia and China cast darker shadows now for Irish investors than during days of Brics buzz

Caveat: Moscow’s invasion reveals risk of investing in the non-western economies

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 05:25

India and Pakistan engage in a high-stakes game of brinkmanship

India’s prime minister proves that his tough talk on terrorism is not mere political bluster

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 22:49

India’s Congress Party gets latest member of Gandhi dynasty

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, reporting to brother

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 17:22

Indian court to hear petition seeking to ban Sikh jokes

Lawyer says thousands of websites feature jokes portraying Sikh community as ‘stupid’

Tue Dec 01 2015 - 17:30

Letter from New Delhi: Shocking examples of VIP culture exposed

Anger approaches outrage as whims of power elite become increasingly offensive

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 05:30

Former Indian prime minister faces corruption investigation

Manmohan Singh accused of wrongdoing in the allotment of coal mining licences

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 15:43

Obama and Modi in breakthrough on US-India nuclear trade

US president basking in glow of bonhomie during visit to New Delhi

Sun Jan 25 2015 - 14:53

India’s new PM likely to remodel our world

Narendra Modi is promising to spread the perceived successes of Gujarat to the rest of the country

Wed May 21 2014 - 10:08

Modi says he is ‘up to the task’ after India election win

Thousands of people shower incoming leader with rose petals during visit to holy city of Varanasi

Sat May 17 2014 - 17:58

Modi promises ‘good days’ for India after election victory

BJP on track for first parliamentary majority by single party in 30 years

Sat May 17 2014 - 01:00

India’s Narendra Modi hails victory before chanting crowd

‘We have the capacity to fulfil the common man’s aspirations’, says PM-elect

Fri May 16 2014 - 20:41

Narendra Modi wins Indian election by a landslide

BJP leader’s modern campaign has beaten rival Rahul Gandhi from the Congress party

Fri May 16 2014 - 11:16

Modi likely to win India’s election, exit poll shows

Significant swing towards BJP-led alliance as India’s five-week election comes to an end

Mon May 12 2014 - 21:54

India’s Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi looks strong after latest election round

Outright majority not certain with results due on May 16th

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 17:56

Rivals trade insults as Indian election enters final stretch

Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party branded 'the butcher of Gujarat'

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00

Polarising politician who aims to be India’s PM

Polls indicate Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi, will be able to form coalition after election

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00

India begins voting in world’s largest democratic exercise

Some 814 million eligible to vote in five-week long schedule

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 01:00

Women voters will play decisive role in Indian elections

Voting percentage higher in 16 of 20 states that 2010

Tue Mar 11 2014 - 01:00

India takes on drug makers in drive to cut healthcare costs

Pharmaceutical firms fear the repercussions of New Delhi’s search for generic treatments and its attitude to patents

Mon Dec 30 2013 - 16:57

Row between India and US over arrest of diplomat intensifies

India pledges to bring home diplomat Devyani Khobragade ‘at any cost’

Thu Dec 19 2013 - 01:00

British TV crew blocked from reaching Sri Lanka's former war zone

Channel 4 team was in the country to cover a Commonwealth summit

Wed Nov 13 2013 - 16:04

Bombers target India rally

Five dead as seven bombs explode in Indian city of Patna hours before election rally

Sun Oct 27 2013 - 15:45

Death toll from stampede at Hindu temple rises to 115

Pilgrims blame authorities for failing to control panic on bridge

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00

India stampede toll passes 100

Many Hindu worshippers killed as people crossing bridge to temple clash with police

Mon Oct 14 2013 - 07:08

UN investigates other alleged chemical attacks in Syria

Three attacks may have taken place after August 21st event raised global concerns

Sat Sept 28 2013 - 01:00

Obama says UN deal on Syria ‘a potentially huge victory’

Vote due tonight on resolution which does not threaten military force if Syria fails to comply

Fri Sept 27 2013 - 20:26

Militants kill 10 in raid on police station in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state

Three attackers, dressed in Indian army uniforms, killed in fire fight near Pakistan border

Fri Sept 27 2013 - 01:00

Eight killed in militant attack in Indian Kashmir

Indian police station and army camp are targeted

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 07:59

Indian rupee resumes slide as fears grow for slowing economy

Value of currency has fallen by some 20 per cent since May

Fri Aug 30 2013 - 10:00

Rupee bounces after central bank provides dollars for oil companies

Move will reduce pressure on currency after biggest single-day fall since 1995 yesterday

Thu Aug 29 2013 - 07:28

India parliament’s lower house passes food security Bill

Critics say plan to offer subsidised grain to 800m people is ‘political populism’

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 01:00

Emerging market stars have lost their lustre

Investors withdrawing money over fears of Fed tightening monetary supply

Tue Aug 27 2013 - 01:00

Rupee blow as emerging markets hit by turmoil

Tue Aug 20 2013 - 01:00

Pakistan accuses India of shelling as border tensions simmer

Killing of Indian soldiers near disputed border set off wave of skirmishes

Mon Aug 12 2013 - 07:48