India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief

A world news story from the U.S., reported by NPR World.

World News · the U.S. · October 10, 2026

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Indian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Reported by NPR World, October 10, 2026. Read the full story at NPR World →

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