Indian forces kill 28 suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh

The gunfight broke out at around 1:00pm in the forest between Thulthuli and Nendur villages in Abhujmaad
4 October 2024, 13:28 PM

India’s SC pulls up authorities over air quality

India’s Supreme Court yesterday asked authorities to report back within a week on what they were doing to stop farmers from burning crop residue as smog began to pollute the air in the capital Delhi and surrounding regions, local media reported.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Bengali recognised as 'classical language' in India

Bengali and four other languages have been conferred the status of classical language, the Indian government announced tonight..The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi..The classical language status was conferred also
3 October 2024, 17:40 PM

Doctor shot dead inside Delhi nursing home

A doctor was shot dead inside a nursing home in the Kalindi Kunj locality of south east Delhi today, police said.
3 October 2024, 06:45 AM

Kolkata rape, murder: Junior doctors take out mega protest march demanding justice

Thousands of junior doctors, joined by people from all walks of life, took out a mega protest march in Kolkata yesterday demanding justice for a medic who was raped and murdered at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August
3 October 2024, 05:55 AM

India does not share vision for ‘Asian Nato’

India does not share the vision for an “Asian Nato” called for by Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss 'Indian-subcontinent' issues in Washington

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington on Tuesday and held discussions on a number of issues, including the "recent developments in the Indian sub-continent"
2 October 2024, 14:32 PM

Mahatma Gandhi inspired anti-colonial struggles in many countries: Verma

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today said Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of coexistence with their ecology and respect for Mother Nature has great relevance in addressing some of the pressing problems of their times such as climate change and sustainable development
2 October 2024, 12:41 PM

Options for India, China to resolve border stand-off

Talks between Indian and Chinese diplomats have opened options for the rivals to resolve conflict on their Himalayan frontier, India’s army chief said yesterday.
1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Jr doctors in West Bengal resume strike

Junior doctors in India’s West Bengal state resumed their full strike yesterday, complaining that the country’s judiciary has not made adequate efforts to restore justice after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August.
1 October 2024, 18:00 PM

RG Kar rape and murder: Junior officers go back into total cease-work

Junior doctors in India’s West Bengal again went into total cease-work today, pressing home their demands that predominantly include ensuring their safety and security at all medical establishments.They had partially joined work at government hospitals on September 21, after around 42 days
1 October 2024, 11:01 AM

Govinda injured in accidental gunshot at his Mumbai residence

Famous Bollywood actor Govinda sustained a bullet injury to his leg today when his licensed revolver misfired after being dropped at his residence in Juhu, Mumbai, according to his manager and police
1 October 2024, 04:58 AM

India lifts ban on non-basmati rice export

India yesterday withdrew its 14-month-long blanket ban on the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $490 per tonne.
28 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Indian boy killed in ritual sacrifice

Five people were arrested in India for the killing of a seven-year-old boy in an alleged ritual sacrifice aimed at bringing good fortune to a public school, police said yesterday.
27 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Right-wing activists protest India-Bangladesh Test match in Kanpur

Activists from several right-wing groups staged a protest in Kanpur today, where the India-Bangladesh cricket teams are playing their second Test match.
27 September 2024, 12:00 PM

43 including 37 children drown during Hindu festival in India’s Bihar

At least 43 people, including 37 children, tragically drowned, and three others went missing while bathing in rivers and ponds as part of the "Jivitputrika" festival in Bihar, the state government announced today
26 September 2024, 11:19 AM

At least 4 dead as heavy rains paralyse Mumbai

Torrential rain lashed India's financial capital Mumbai, triggering floods and killing at least four people as well as paralysing the city and forcing schools to close
26 September 2024, 06:46 AM

Jaishankar confident of constructive ties with Dhaka

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed confidence that his country’s relationship with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will continue to be “positive and constructive”.
25 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Voting for 2nd phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir begins

Polling in the second phase of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India’s only Muslim-majority region, began today with long queues at several booths in all the 26 seats, officials said
25 September 2024, 06:27 AM

Post-Coup Myanmar: India invites anti-junta forces to Delhi

India has invited political and military opponents of Myanmar’s ruling junta to attend a seminar in New Delhi, sources said, a significant move by the South Asian power that has maintained ties with the top generals shunned by Western nations.
23 September 2024, 18:00 PM