Modi's power and the widening north-south divide
And pressure builds on India for tariff cuts India File India File By YP Rajesh, South Asia Breaking News Editor & Lead Writer, with global Reuters staff. Political parties in southern Indian states have come together to oppose a plan on redrawing parliamentary constituencies, fearing it would give the populous northern states more electoral power. Could this create a new headache for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government? That's the focus of our analysis this week. Also, pressure builds on India from the U.S. to cut tariffs, with top officials from Washington saying India's "special relationship" with the United States could be at stake. And, a project on indoor heat covers shantytown roofs with a reflective coating, to help keep residents cool in the hottest months. Scroll down for more on those stories. This week in Asia China hits back at Canada with f...


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