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India news: Remark on Modi's father stirs political row

DW26 October 2026, 07:17 UTCIndia

An opposition leader's impromptu remark concerning PM Modi is causing a political stir in India with the ruling party now planning a protest. Also, the prince of Liechtenstein is in Mumbai. DW has more.

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