India's Modi hit by backlash over Muslims Comment: "hate speech"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to "inflitrators" in a comment on Muslims has prompted anger during elections
Modi's Moment: How Narendra Modi is Changing India and the World
India's leader is shaping the country in his own assertive image. He spoke exclusively to Newsweek in an interview.
Exclusive Interview: Narendra Modi and the unstoppable rise of India
The prime minister on his goals, his critics and his "god-gifted" ability to listen: "I am always in the moment."
New York's Times Square witnesses Hindu joy over Ayodhya temple
Devotees in Times Square celebrated the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India, but the issue is controversial.
White House level security at India's flashpoint Hindu temple
The ancient site, revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram, is near where a mosque was razed by Hindus in 1992, sparking widespread riots.
Security breach rocks Indian parliament on terror attack anniversary
Intrusion into Indian parliament raises echoes of a deadly 2001 attack.
Indian court ruling raises tensions with nuclear rival Pakistan
The Supreme Court of India affirmed the removal of the special status that Jammu and Kashmir had held since 1947.
India accused of "transnational terrorism" by target of alleged plot in US
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun spoke to Newsweek after U.S. authorities charged an Indian man with an alleged plot to kill him on U.S. soil.
Indian charged in NY for alleged plot to kill U.S.-based Sikh activist
U.S. prosecutors said the man had been arrested in the Czech Republic on June 30, following the efforts of U.S. and international law enforcement agencies.
India manages delicate balance as Modi tilts towards Israel
India sees alignment with Israel in a 'battle on terror', but also faces pressures from its large Muslim minority and is committed to a non-aligned policy.
As assassination drives India and Canada apart, China gets a free pass
The shooting of a Khalistan separatist has raised tensions, but a death now being linked to Chinese harassment has passed without Canadian comment.
Planet Heroes
Climate advocate Namgay Choden wants to get youth involved in policymaking
Choden believes that the next generation is key to whether her native country of Bhutan will be able to hit its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050
China blindsided by historic challenge to Belt and Road project at G20
World leaders agree a strategic effort to counterbalance Chinese influence—President Xi Jinping was absent.
Indian PM calls for human-centric globalization in G20 presidency
Modi' essay emphasized India's forward-looking role, urging the revitalization of multilateralism.
Planet Heroes
Jamyang Wangchuk carries water around Asia to grow climate-change awareness
With his campaign, "The Messenger: Ride for Action," Wangchuk bicycles to different areas and speaks about climate issues, to inspire people to get involved
India holds successful G20 meet in Kashmir despite Pakistan criticism
Newsweek exclusively spoke to Manoj Sinha, lieutenant governor of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, on the sidelines of the G20 meeting.
Sandwiched at the top of the world, Bhutan balances rivals India and China
Bhutan's prime minister spoke to Newsweek on its geopolitical footsteps and how the first carbon-negative country is suffering the impact of climate change
Bhutan reacts to India hosting "Global Buddhist Summit"
Narendra Modi and the Dalai Lama presided over the first-ever "Global Buddhist Summit" in New Delhi.