Hindu Kush Himalayan snow deficit threatens water supply for India, neighbouring countries

South Asia faces a twin crisis due to an alarming reduction in snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, posing a serious threat to water security for nearly two billion people in India and neighbouring countries
21 April 2025, 06:32 AM

11 dead, including six from one family, in Delhi building collapse

The 20-year-old building crumbled around 3:00am, prompting a 12-hour-long rescue operation by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire service, Delhi Police and local volunteers
19 April 2025, 13:36 PM

Four dead, several feared trapped as building collapses in Delhi

At least four people were killed and around 10 others are feared trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in India's Delhi area early today
19 April 2025, 05:51 AM

India reacts to Shafiqul’s comments on Murshidabad violence

India has reacted sharply to the remarks of Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam who urged New Delhi to take steps to protect the Muslim population of Murshidabad in West Bengal.
18 April 2025, 18:04 PM

Modi discusses Waqf act with Dawoodi Bohra community

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said a key driver behind bringing the Waqf Amendment Act was that most of the sufferers of the earlier Wakf system were women, especially widows
17 April 2025, 17:26 PM

Indian SC to hear pleas by Muslims on applicability of succession law over Sharia

India's Supreme Court today agreed to examine whether Muslims can be governed by Indian succession law to deal with ancestral properties instead of Sharia without renouncing their faith
17 April 2025, 08:46 AM

'Will Muslims be allowed to be part of Hindu trusts?'

India SC asks Centre during Waqf hearing
16 April 2025, 15:19 PM

Money laundering case: Charges pressed against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

This is the first time a chargesheet has been filed against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi
15 April 2025, 15:00 PM

Modi hits out at Congress for opposing Waqf Act

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday launched an scathing attack on the Congress for opposing the Waqf Amendment Act of 2025, questioning its commitment to the welfare of Muslims
15 April 2025, 06:37 AM

Fugitive jeweller wanted by India arrested in Belgium

India's fugitive billionaire diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium
15 April 2025, 05:32 AM

Waqf protest: 3 killed in Murshidabad clashes

Three people, including a man and his son, were killed in West Bengal's Murshidabad district following clashes allegedly linked to ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, PTI reported tonight quoting police
12 April 2025, 18:02 PM

Protests erupt in West Bengal over Waqf Act; vehicles torched, trains blocked

Protests against the Waqf Amendment Act broke out in several parts of India's West Bengal state yesterday as agitators set ablaze vehicles and disrupted vehicular and rail movement
12 April 2025, 06:41 AM

2008 Mumbai-attacks: India questions accused after extradition from US

Indian investigative agencies yesterday questioned a man they extradited from the United States and charged with being a “mastermind” of the deadly 2008 Mumbai siege.
11 April 2025, 18:00 PM

25 killed in lightning strikes in India's Bihar

The statement issued by Bihar Chief Minister's Office (CMO) late last night.
11 April 2025, 05:43 AM

2008 Mumbai terror attack: Accused extradited from US arrives in India

US court sentenced him to 14 years in prison in 2013
10 April 2025, 18:30 PM

No country wishes Bangladesh well more than India

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said yesterday that no country wishes Bangladesh well more than India.
10 April 2025, 18:02 PM

India readies for US extradItion of suspect

Indian authorities are readying for the extradition from the United States of a man that New Delhi accuses of helping plan the 2008 Mumbai siege that killed 166 people.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Modi defends amended Waqf Act, slams congress for ‘appeasement politics’

He says the debate surrounding Waqf stems from the politics of appeasement
9 April 2025, 03:13 AM

Indian SC to consider listing for urgent hearing of petitions against Waqf law

India's Supreme Court today agreed to consider listing for urgent hearing of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which was recently approved by the parliament
7 April 2025, 07:57 AM

Indian PM hails close Lanka ties

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Sri Lanka’s sacred Buddhist tree yesterday before wrapping up a state visit during which he secured defence and energy deals.
6 April 2025, 18:00 PM