Thousands of farmers are protesting against Modi's government and the conservative Bharatiya Janata Party with riots in several cities, repressed with tear gas and water cannons; access points have been closed with barbed wire, spikes and concrete blocks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is escalating his rhetoric against Indian Muslims, in a controversial move to mobilise his most radical Hindu electorate that eventually resorted to conspiracy theories and allegedly even fake news

Many companies in southern Indian city of Bengaluru are offering a range of incentives such as free food and taxi rides to people who vote in general elections; located in the state of Karnataka, the city is often in the news for its low voter turnout

Coal's share of power generation increased to 77% in the first week of April, +2% from the same period in 2023; increased coal use is offsetting lower power generation from hydropower resources