Not a boycott; it’s a non-cooperation movement

Congress spokesperson says about India's opposition alliance's decision not to appear on shows of 14 TV anchors
16 September 2023

What is behind India’s possible change of name to Bharat?

Eyebrows were raised when "Bharat" instead of India was used at the recent Group of 20 (G-20) meetings in New Delhi to describe the host country, prompting global speculation about whether the world's most populous country is planning to change its name
16 September 2023

Hate News Debates: India’s opposition bloc boycotts 14 TV news anchors

India’s opposition alliance has blacklisted 14 TV news anchors, accusing them of spreading “hate-filled” news debates.
15 September 2023

175 killed in four months of ethnic violence

As many as 175 people have been killed, 1,118 injured, and 33 are still missing since ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, the state’s police has said. Ninety-six unclaimed bodies are lying unclaimed in morgues, it said. 
15 September 2023

Mortality rate of Nipah virus 'very high' compared to Covid

Says director general of Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR)
15 September 2023

India’s opposition alliance boycotts 14 TV news anchors

India’s opposition alliance has blacklisted 14 TV news anchors, accusing them of spreading “hate-filled” news debates.
15 September 2023

India's Aditya L1 completes fourth Earth-bound manoeuvre: ISRO

Aditya L1 spacecraft, India's first space-based mission to study the sun, today underwent the fourth Earth-bound manoeuvre successfully, the country's space agency said
15 September 2023

7 killed in Indian-administered Kashmir gun battles

Five Indian officers and two suspected rebels were killed in separate gun battles this week in Indian-administered Kashmir, with clashes ongoing, officials in the disputed region said Thursday
15 September 2023

Ram temple to be opened to devotees in January

The first phase of Ram Temple in India’s town of Ayodhya will be completed in December and will open to devotees in January, an official said yesterday.
14 September 2023

Over 700 people tested for Nipah virus after two deaths in India

The southern Indian state of Kerala shut some schools, offices and public transport on Wednesday in a race to stop the spread of the rare and deadly Nipah virus, which has killed two people
14 September 2023

Deadly nipah virus: Kerala shuts schools, offices

India’s southern state of Kerala shut some schools, offices and public transport yesterday in a race to stop the spread of the rare and deadly Nipah virus, which has killed two people. 
13 September 2023

Indian police arrest cow vigilante after riots

Indian police yesterday arrested the leader of a vigilante group devoted to protecting cows who had been accused of inciting deadly religious riots near New Delhi in July.
12 September 2023

Health alert in South Indian districts after 2 suspected Nipah virus deaths

Authorities in the southern state of Kerala have sounded a health alert in Kozhikode district following the death of two persons suspected to have been infected by the Nipah virus
12 September 2023

Meeting With Modi: Biden raises rights issues, free press

US President Joe Biden on Sunday said he raised the issue of respecting human rights with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in discussions on the sidelines of the G20 summit.
11 September 2023

Modi hails Saudi ties after ‘historic’ route unveiled

India hailed its “strategic” partnership with oil-rich Saudi Arabia yesterday, days after unveiling a major trade and transport route linking Europe, the Middle East and India as part of a broad alliance.
11 September 2023

Modi terms Saudi Arabia as one of India's 'most important' strategic partner

The Indian PM held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in New Delhi
11 September 2023

‘Difficult’ G20 summit wraps up in New Delhi

The G20 summit in New Delhi ended yesterday as India handed over the bloc presidency to Brazil, while both the US and Russia praised a consensus that did not condemn Moscow for the war in Ukraine but called on members to shun the use of force.
10 September 2023

Modi seeks to cement India’s global standing

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his G20 presidency to burnish his image at home and abroad as a steward of national power and prosperity, asserting India’s place in the world ahead of general elections next year.
10 September 2023

'Historic' EU-Mid East-India trade plan launched

A broad alliance of states on Saturday unveiled ambitious plans to create a modern-day Spice Route linking Europe, the Middle East and India, boosting trade ties with potentially wide-ranging geopolitical implications
10 September 2023

US, India, Saudi, EU unveil rail, ports deal

Global leaders announced a multinational rail and ports deal linking the Middle East and South Asia yesterday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi.
9 September 2023