India: The Age of Bulldozer Justice

A bulldozer is demolishing a Muslim property in India.

In India, the use of bulldozers as a form of extrajudicial punishment or political expression against rioters, suspected criminals, and instigators of communal violence has come to signify a dark new age, particularly for the country\’s Muslims.

Tax officials raid BBC India

Tax Officials raid BBC India

Tax officials raid BBC India, just weeks after the release of a documentary critical of the prime minister, Narendra Modi, which was later blocked by the government.

Extending Lockdowns An Economic Cost

Extending Lockdowns An Economic Cost

The extension of the lockdown by the government has severe repercussions for the economy as it would deteriorate India’s GDP forecast for FY2020, to a contraction of 2 percent. These estimates will be achieved on the assumption that the lockdown will extend till mid-July and thereby, the engine of the economy will restart by August. […]