With the results of India's Parliamentary Elections, the Congress Party (who now holds (almost) the majority of spots in Parliament) plans to build a younger, newer government. Full article: https://www.voanews.com/english/2009-05-17-voa8.cfm.

India's Parliamentary Elections were this month, and are thought to be perhaps the "world's largest exercise in democracy." Full Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/15/business/global/15rupee.html?ref=global-home

Northern India is currently going through an intense heat wave, which may affect travel to cities such as New Delhi. Full article: https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601091&sid=az9hF1q4RQtA&refer=india.