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India is in the midst of a national election and its prime minister, Narendra Modi, is running to extend his 10 years in power.

Mr. Modi has become one of the most consequential leaders in India’s history, while also drawing criticism for anti-democratic practices and charges of religious persecution.

Mujib Mashal, the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses what we might see from Mr. Modi in a third term.

Guest: Mujib Mashal, the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times.

Background reading:

• Narendra Modi’s power keeps growing, and India looks sure to give him more.
• The brazenness of Mr. Modi’s vilification of India’s Muslims has made it clear that he sees few checks on his power, at home or abroad.

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If and when Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a cease-fire, the United States will immediately turn to a different set of negotiations over a grand diplomatic bargain that it believes could rebuild Gaza and remake the Middle East.

Michael Crowley, who covers the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The Times, explains why those involved in this plan believe they have so little time left to get it done.

Guest: Michael Crowley, a reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times.

Background reading:

• Talks on a cease-fire in the Gaza war are once again at an uncertain stage.
• Here’s how the push for a deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia looked before Oct. 7.
• From early in the war, President Biden has said that a lasting resolution requires a “real” Palestinian state.
• Here’s what Israeli officials are discussing about postwar Gaza.

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

While many of the effects of climate change, including heat waves, droughts and wildfires, are already with us, some of the most alarming consequences are hiding beneath the surface of the ocean.

David Gelles and Raymond Zhong, who both cover climate for The New York Times, explain just how close we might be to a tipping point.

Guests:

• David Gelles, who reports for the New York Times Climate team and leads The Times’s Climate Forward newsletter.
• Raymond Zhong, a reporter focusing on climate and environmental issues for The New York Times.

Background reading:

• Scientists are freaking out about ocean temperatures.
• Have we crossed a dangerous warming threshold? Here’s what to know.

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.