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Indian spices under investigation over contamination

Two companies are being probed by several countries due to suspicions that their products contain a carcinogen. New Zealand’s food safety regulator is investigating India’s...

India and Iran sign long-term port deal

South Asian nation will operate Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port on the Gulf of Oman, connecting it with Central Asia and Russia. New Delhi and Tehran...

Delhi chief kicks off election campaign after walking out of jail

The leader of India’s Aam Aadmi Party was arrested in a suspected liquor scam ahead of the polls. Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of Delhi, has...

Indian ‘queen’ investigated after flashing gun in Instareel

A social-media influencer from Lucknow city has triggered a storm after using a firearm as Instagram ‘reel’ prop. Simran Yadav, an Indian Instagram celebrity with...

Modi casts vote as election to determine India’s next PM is underway

The third of seven phases of polling will see 170 million people voting on Tuesday across 11 states. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his...

Canada arrests Indians suspected of killing Sikh activist

Authorities are probing New Delhi’s alleged role in the death of a separatist leader designated a “terrorist” by the Indian government. Canada has arrested three...

Deepfake democracy: How AI is disrupting the biggest election on Earth

Manipulated videos of political endorsements are too sophisticated to discern or track. Experts say the intent might be reverse psychology – to undermine the party...

Indian lawmaker suspended from party over ‘sex tapes’

A 33-year old politician who is the grandson of a former prime minister fled to Germany after allegations against him surfaced. Prajwal Revanna, a sitting...

Fake video of Indian minister triggers political row

A doctored clip appeared to show Home Minister Amit Shah calling for an end to benefits for all disadvantaged communities. A doctored video featuring Indian...

Indian opposition demands action against Modi for controversial remark

The prime minister’s reference to India’s largest minority as “infiltrators” is being examined. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of ‘hate speech’ by...

Indian chess prodigy to challenge Chinese grandmaster for world title

Dommaraju Gukesh, who is just 17, has won the Candidates tournament to earn the right to take on current champion Ding Liren. India’s Dommaraju Gukesh...

Australian tourist detained in India for tearing down pro-Palestine posters

A video of a Jewish woman arguing with Indians over anti-Israeli ‘propaganda’ has gone viral. A Jewish woman from Australia was taken into police custody...

Tesla signs deal with Indian conglomerate – media

Tata Group will reportedly make semiconductor chips for the electric car manufacturer owned by Elon Musk. Tesla has reportedly signed a deal to procure semiconductor...

Indian student dies in Ohio after being abducted by ‘drug gang’

Kidnappers took Abdul Arfath last month and demanded a $1,200 in ransom from his family. A student from India who had moved to the US...

Meta planning its first data centre in India

Mark Zuckerberg’s company believed to have agreed to set up at Reliance’ campus, owned by India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani. The IT giant Meta, whose...

Delhi’s Chief Minister sent to jail in money laundering case

Arvind Kejriwal, a major Indian opposition figure, has vowed to govern the capital from prison. An Indian court on Monday remanded Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister...

Indian opposition alleges ‘tax terrorism’ ahead of 2024 election

The Congress Party has blamed the ruling BJP of denying it a level playing field after being served a $218mn tax notice. The Indian National...

New Delhi and Beijing hold border talks

India and China have continued negotiations on a complete disengagement after the 2020 incident in Galwan Valley. India and China on Wednesday held a fresh...

Invest in India to become rich – US financial guru

Legendary hedge fund manager Jim Rogers believes the South Asian nation’s economy is in a sweet spot. Veteran US investor Jim Rogers, who was previously...

New Delhi slams UN reform proposal from Italian-led group

India has argued for adding six permanent members to the Security Council. India on Tuesday reiterated its demand for more permanent members in the UN...

India rejects ‘absurd’ Chinese claims on disputed region

Beijing earlier condemned PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh amid tensions at the border. The region of Arunachal Pradesh will always remain part of...

Cricket match responsible for fatal train crash in India – minister

Last year’s accident in which 14 people died was caused by human error, the government has revealed. The driver of a train and his assistant...

India’s Reliance inks deal with Disney to create media giant

The conglomerate led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani will be the majority shareholder in the merged entity, worth $8.5bn. Indian mega-conglomerate Reliance has struck a deal...

India discovers long lost Pakistani submarine

New Delhi maintains that the vessel was attacked by an Indian destroyer during the 1971 war between the two countries, a version that Islamabad...

India’s main opposition party faces action from tax department

The bank accounts of the Congress and its youth wing were temporarily frozen on Friday. The Congress, the largest opposition party in India, claimed on...

Indian farmers using kites against police drones in anti-government protest

New Delhi has sealed state borders to prevent crowds from entering the capital as tension rises. Farmers in India, who have been protesting on the...

Modi calls for overhaul of global institutions

The Indian leader has reiterated New Delhi’s demand for a greater role in the UN. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underlined the necessity...

Qatar frees Indian Navy veterans previously sentenced to death

The former officers thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for personally intervening to secure their release. Qatar has released eight former Indian Navy officers previously sentenced...

Indian Navy rescues Pakistani crew from pirates

In its second such operation in 36 hours, the INS Sumitra warship thwarted a piracy attempt off the east coast of Somalia. The Indian Navy...

Nuclear power generation to hit all-time high – IEA

Most of the new capacity is expected to come from China and India. Global nuclear power generation is set to reach an all-time high in...

Bhopal tragedy: 40 years later, 150,000 victims of an American pesticide factory disaster face a grave threat to their health

Hospitals could end their studies into chronic health issues affecting people exposed to lethal chemicals in 1984. Firoza Bi was just a teenager when the...

How a tiny tourist paradise has become a political flashpoint between India and China

The Maldives, with its new anti-New Delhi, pro-Beijing president, is set to become an inconvenient neighbour. The Maldives is an archipelago nation in the Indian...

Maldives set deadline for India to withdraw troops

The island nation establishes March 15 ultimatum for New Delhi to pull out its military amid diplomatic tension. The Maldives has requested India to withdraw...

Cricketer dies on pitch from heart attack, Danish star retires at 27 due to heart condition

Serious cardiac events continue on professional sports fields around the world. Vikas Negi, a 34-year-old cricketer playing for Mavericks XI in India, tragically died from...

US Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti

The incident took place in California, less than two weeks after a nearby place of worship was sprayed with offensive slogans. A Hindu temple in...

India responds to hijacking of ship off Somalian coast

The country has deployed a warship to the Arabian Sea after armed men seized a vessel carrying Indian crew. India’s navy said on Friday it...

‘Chaotic day’ – South Africa v India, 2nd Test

On an eventful opening day of the second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, India dismissed South Africa for just...

Unprecedented triumphs, tears of joy and grief: How 2023 saw the birth of a new superpower

From being the first nation to land on the Moon’s south pole to hosting a breakthrough G20 summit, New Delhi has scored many points...

Qatar drops death sentence for 8 Indians – New Delhi

The appellate court has commuted the capital punishment handed to ex-navy officers 18 months after they were detained, the government has said. The appellate court...

Modi launches India’s new diamond bourse, ‘bigger than Pentagon’

The new hub is located in the city of Surat, where over 90% of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished. Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

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