10 killed, dozens hurt

Ten people were killed and dozens injured when an express train derailed in north India yesterday, an official said.
19 August 2017, 18:35 PM

Train derails in India, 23 killed: Local official

Six coaches of a passenger train derailed in northern India, killing 23 people and injuring at least 81, officials say.
19 August 2017, 15:38 PM

Don't deport Rohingyas

Rights groups urged India yesterday to abide by its international legal obligations after the government said it was looking to deport
17 August 2017, 19:18 PM

Raped Indian victim, 10, delivers baby

A 10-year-old rape victim whose plea for an abortion was rejected by India's Supreme Court has given birth to a baby girl, a doctor said
17 August 2017, 19:11 PM

Trinamool sweeps WB civic elections

The Trinamool Congress yesterday swept the municipal polls in West Bengal capturing all the seven civic bodies while the BJP finished
17 August 2017, 19:05 PM

10-yr-old India rape victim gives birth to baby girl

A 10-year-old rape victim whose plea for an abortion was rejected by India's Supreme Court has given birth to a baby girl, a doctor says.
17 August 2017, 12:24 PM

Indian govt to crack down on social media over Blue Whale game suicides

The killer online ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ game has led to suicides around India. The government of the country claims it has set in motion strict measures to leash Blue Whale gamers.
17 August 2017, 05:20 AM

Delhi fastest growing Asian city in 5yrs: Study

GDP growth forecast for 30 Asian cities predicts Indian cities are set to grow the most across the region, with Delhi being the fastest growing city in Asia over the next five years.
16 August 2017, 07:07 AM

India can defend itself

India is strong enough to defend its borders against any threat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an Independence Day speech as
15 August 2017, 18:18 PM

Modi urges India to reject violence in name of religion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges India to reject religious violence, after a series of attacks against minorities sparked debate about whether a surge of Hindu nationalism is undermining the country's secular ideals.
15 August 2017, 08:56 AM

India's Kovind praises notes ban, GST

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind yesterday pitched for a partnership between citizens and the government to create a 'New India' by
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Landslide kills 46 in India

At least 46 people are killed and an several others wounded as a massive landslide buries two passenger buses in northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, local media reports.
14 August 2017, 05:19 AM

India military steps up operational readiness on China border

India's military has increased operational readiness along the eastern Indian border with China, sources say, as neither side shows any sign of backing off from a face-off in a remote Himalayan region near their disputed frontier.
12 August 2017, 05:56 AM

Another ‘Ansarullah militant’ held in India

A Bangladeshi, suspected member of banned militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), is detained in a joint operation in New Delhi of India.
11 August 2017, 08:53 AM

Son of BJP politician jailed for stalking after uproar

An Indian court sends the son of a leading politician to police custody for harassing and trying to abduct a woman, in a case that has embarrassed the ruling party as it runs a campaign on women's safety.
11 August 2017, 05:29 AM

Talks the only way to resolve dispute

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama yesterday said India and China must resolve their tense border standoff through talks, as the
9 August 2017, 19:14 PM

Qatar waives visas for 80 nationalities amid Gulf boycott

Qatar announces a programme to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries to encourage air transport and tourism amid a two-month boycott imposed on the Gulf state by its neighbors.
9 August 2017, 17:42 PM

Diplomacy hits roadblock

India's diplomatic efforts to end a seven-week military standoff with China have hit a roadblock, people briefed on the talks said,
8 August 2017, 18:00 PM

India's Naidu elected vice president in another boost for Modi

India's ruling party candidate M Venkaiah Naidu is elected vice president in a parliamentary vote, enabling the party to boost its political standing in his southern home region where it lacks a broad support base.
5 August 2017, 14:58 PM

3 Kashmir rebels killed in fighting with Indian troops

A gunbattle between Indian troops and Kashmiri rebels kills three insurgents in the disputed Himalayan region and triggers a new round of anti-India protests and clashes.
5 August 2017, 10:14 AM