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Celebrated Indian industrialist Ratan Tata passes away, aged 86

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Group and one of India’s most influential industrialists, has passed away at the age of 86. Admitted to...

Two world giants are vying to control this vital resource

New Delhi is eyeing Africa for critical minerals that are instrumental in shaping the nation’s energy transition, as well as establishing it as a...

Death of young accountant sparks debate on India’s workplace culture

The death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, an accountant at Ernst & Young (EY), has ignited a nationwide discussion on the pressures of corporate...

Protests over doctor’s rape and murder paralyse Indian state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP has called a total strike in West Bengal, where the party is in opposition. Chaos erupted in eastern India’s West...

India is not neutral but stands for peace – Modi to Zelensky

On a visit to Kiev, the prime minister said his country is willing to contribute “in all ways possible” to the peace efforts. Indian Prime...

Death toll from pharma plant blast in India rises to 17

The explosion in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has been blamed on a vapor leak. The death toll from an explosion at a pharmaceutical...

Outrage erupts in India over rape and murder of trainee doctor in Kolkata

The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata has ignited widespread protests across India, with tens of thousands demanding justice. The...

President of India to visit NZ next week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the President of India, Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu, will make a State visit to New Zealand next...

Gangsta Girls: The number of women in India’s criminal underworld is on the rise

Women in North India have featured in recent headlines for being gangsters. Used for recce, honey traps or an occasional shooting, even in crime...

Watch: India pushes for UN and WTO reforms

The Indian parliament speaker has emphasized the role of BRICS in advocating for the developing world at a Russia-hosted summit. India has called for reforms...

Zelensky blasts Modi’s Moscow visit

India has become one of Russia’s biggest trade partners and is continuing to strengthen ties. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has expressed “huge” disappointment over the visit...

Indian tourist fatally attacked in Christchurch over mistaken child abduction

The senseless killing of 60-year-old Indian tourist Mewa Singh near a Christchurch skatepark has left his family and the local community in shock. Singh, who...

Snake dies from man bite

A sneaky serpent bit a sleeping Indian man, who bit it back much harder. A man in the Indian state of Bihar gave a snake...

The crisis of democracy and the New Right

The BBC’s Nick Robinson said that Conservatives think of Reform leader Nigel Farage as ‘a kind of Sunday roast with all the trimmings’ while...

Dozens killed in stampede at religious event in India

Over 100 people, including children, are believed to have died at a Hindu prayer meeting in Uttar Pradesh. Scores of people were killed and many...

First arrest made in India under new criminal laws

Legislation replacing British-era statutes has taken effect in a move to modernize the justice system. A street vendor has been arrested in the Indian capital...

England’s T20 World Cup hopes dashed by India in semi-final defeat

England's quest to defend their T20 World Cup title ended with a crushing 68-run defeat to India in the semi-final in Guyana. Chasing 172 on...

Italian PM Meloni decries ‘inhumane’ death of Indian labourer

The leader paid tribute in parliament to the undocumented migrant, who was allegedly left to die after severing his arm. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni...

Indian opposition leader’s bail turned down moments before release

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is in custody over an alleged liquor scam. The Delhi High Court on Friday suspended a trial court order which...

UK’s richest family sentenced to prison for exploiting Indian staff

Prosecutors accused the Hindujas of spending “more on their dog than on their domestic employees”. A Swiss court has sentenced 79-year-old Indian-British tycoon Prakash Hinduja...

Ottawa honours memory of Sikh activist designated as ‘terrorist’ by New Delhi

Canada has alleged Indian involvement in last year’s murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistan independence supporter. The Canadian Parliament’s House of Commons on Tuesday...

Signatures of two states ‘disappear’ from Zelensky’s ‘peace conference’ declaration, India explains refusal to sign

Jordan and Iraq are not listed in the final copy of the document published by the Swiss organisers of the event. The signatures of Jordan...

How a friendly hug caused uproar in India

A warm embrace between Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina and her friend Sonia Gandhi of the opposition Indian Congress party, though a reminder of shared...

Modi claims victory as BJP-led alliance secures majority

The Indian PM’s Bharatiya Janata Party may have missed out a landslide win despite predictions, but its coalition looks set to retain power. Indian Prime...

India’s opposition leader returns to jail

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister and key face of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), had been granted bail to hold election rallies. Arvind Kejriwal, the...

New Delhi urged to cancel passport of politician accused of rape

Nearly 3,000 clips allegedly showing MP Prajwal Revanna sexually abusing women went viral last month. The Indian state of Karnataka has asked the country’s foreign...

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...

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