Debt market liquidity squeeze prompts concerns about serious hit to economic growth

Hindu nationalists seek to expunge ‘Muslim’ labels such as Allahabad

State votes will show if former party of power is in shape to challenge Modi in 2019

Economist warns of the risks of eroding the Reserve Bank of India’s independence

Urjit Patel defends RBI’s autonomy as New Delhi pushes for measures to boost economy

Central bank pressed to ease restrictions on shadow banks and state lenders

Central bank chief rejects government pressure over financial and economic policies

Urjit Patel faces growing pressure from Modi administration to ease monetary policy

Awareness of gender discrimination draws attention to low rates of paid employment

New Delhi to extend runway and build port facilities on Agaléga

MJ Akbar’s resignation marks rare instance of prime minister Modi capitulating to public pressure

PM declines to act after raft of women accuse minister of sexual harassment

Former newspaper editor MJ Akbar alleged to have harassed multiple women

Groups have been using Aadhaar biometric system to authenticate new customers

Agreement likely to strain New Delhi’s strategic and defence ties with Washington

Group’s role in corporate debt market sparks fears for lenders that rely on short-term bond funding

Series of missed debt payments by infrastructure group sparks liquidity concerns

Unexpected election of opposition candidate seen as rare diplomatic win for New Delhi

Country is latest to adopt protectionist measures in face of emerging market pressure

Ruling on Aadhaar scheme will prevent companies accessing citizens’ biometric data