An analysis in ThePrint notes Modi’s approval remains high even as India faces economic headwinds from high oil prices foreign investor exits and slower growth projections.
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Death Toll Rises to 10 in Karnataka Shellfish Collection Tragedy Near Bhatkal
Around 14 members of a family entered the Tattehakkalu river to collect mussels when several were swept away by strong currents; 10 confirmed dead and one still missing.
India Government Keeps Fuel Retail Prices Stable While Cutting Taxes on Oil Companies
Despite soaring global crude prices the Indian government has not raised pump prices instead cutting taxes to shield oil companies and consumers from the full energy shock.
US Secretary of State Rubio Calls on PM Modi Amid Iran Conflict Diplomacy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Prime Minister Modi on May 23 to discuss bilateral cooperation and the situation in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz.
UBS Lowers India GDP Growth Forecast for FY2027 to 6.2% Due to Middle East Energy Shock
Global brokerage UBS Securities revised India’s growth forecast down by half a percentage point citing the Iran war energy shock as an asymmetric macro risk.
PM Modi Distributes Over 51000 Appointment Letters at 19th Rozgar Mela via Video Conferencing
Modi virtually addressed the 19th Rozgar Mela on May 23 distributing appointment letters in government departments to newly recruited youth across India.
Sikkim Enters 51st Year of Statehood; PM Modi Shares Article by Minister Scindia
PM Modi marked Sikkim’s 51st statehood day by sharing an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia celebrating the state’s journey since joining India.
Modi Says Iran War Poses Severe Risks to India Urging Citizens to Cut Fuel Use and Gold Purchases
PM Modi publicly appealed to Indians to reduce foreign travel overseas oil consumption and gold imports to ease pressure on forex reserves amid high energy costs from the Iran war.
BJP Wins West Bengal and Assam Assembly Elections in Historic Victory for Modi
The BJP under Modi secured a historic win in West Bengal state elections and retained Assam tightening its grip on power amid ongoing economic headwinds.
West Bengal Unrest as BJP Takes Power for First Time After Decades of TMC and Left Rule
Street protests and political violence erupted in West Bengal following the BJP’s election victory in the state