As the country goes to the polls, it faces a profound question: is it a multifaith society or a Hindu-first nation?

Unusual criticism adds to suspicions that Modi is trying to spin country’s statistics

The political scion and Congress leader has worked to rebuild his image but doubts linger

Raid followed tip-off in hunt for suspects linked to Easter Sunday bombing attacks

Authorities blame Islamist group for attack but little is known about it

Investigators suspect local bombers had links to foreign networks

Island-wide curfew imposed after bombings of three churches and three luxury hotels

Attacks bear hallmark of seasoned extremists rather than island’s Muslim minority, say analysts

Narendra Modi seeks second term in office with appeal to patriotic sentiments

Poll forecasts BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will secure almost a majority

As the country’s prime minister seeks a second term, there are deep divisions among the electorate

BJP’s partisan NaMo TV accused of breaching broadcast and poll guidelines 

Critics say Modi-backed system of electoral bonds legitimises covert political funding

Move comes ahead of April elections and amid tensions with Pakistan

New Delhi seeks extradition for businessman accused of being at centre of alleged $2bn fraud

Fees from RCom to Ericsson for outsourced services settled before court deadline

Open letter calls on New Delhi to restore ‘integrity’ of public statistics

An electorate of 900m will vote in seven phases spread over more than five weeks

A prime minister who appealed to the urban middle class must now confront discontent among farmers