India

India declares state mourning over death of Oman's Sultan Qaboos Bin Said

The national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout Monday and there will be no official entertainment in India.

Jan 12, 2020

US describes envoys' visit to Kashmir as an 'important step'

US Ambassador Ken Juste rand diplomats from 15 other countries made a two-day visit to the Union Territory on Thursday and Friday to see the conditions there after the abrogation of Article 370.

Jan 12, 2020

Thousands of traders to take to streets during Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's India visit

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), a group representing roughly 70 million brick-and-mortar retailers, said it will protest across 300 cities during Bezos' stay in the country.

Jan 12, 2020

India may soon allow FDI in nuclear power area; PMO mulls over decision

The decision would be a paradigm shift in India's nuclear power policy, and subsequently, open the gates for multinational companies to invest in the country's nuclear energy projects.

Jan 12, 2020

Chhattisgarh reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak: Organisation for Animal Health

The virus killed 5,634 out of 21,060 birds on the farm in Baikunthpur.

Jan 10, 2020

16 foreign diplomats including US envoy visit Kashmir to assess ground situation; EU skips

All 16 envoys, who will be briefed on the security situation in Kashmir, are mostly from Latin American and African countries.

Jan 9, 2020

Dawood Ibrahim's ex-gang member, Ejaz Lakdawala arrested by Mumbai Police

With an Interpol red corner notice pending against him, Lakdawala has been associated with various mafia gangs in the past in Mumbai.

Jan 9, 2020

'Lack of credit, lower consumption led India's growthrate to 5%': World Bank

India's growth rate is forecast to be only 5 per cent for the current fiscal year, weighed down by growth of only 4.5 per cent in the July-September quarter.

Jan 9, 2020

We are living in turbulent times: UN Security General warns of escalating geopolitical tensions

The statement could apply to the US, which set off the turmoil in the sensitive Gulf and Middle East regions by the attack near the Baghdad airport last week that killed Qassem Soleimani.

Jan 7, 2020

The New Rice War: China eats into big African markets secured by India

The Chinese strategy has ultimately disrupted the global market of rice exports wherein India feels the pinch, being the largest exporter.

Jan 4, 2020

Terror alert: US warns its airlines against operating in Pakistan airspace

The FAA said that aircraft on the ground and aircraft operating at low altitudes, including during the arrival and departure phases of flights, continue to be at risk.

Jan 3, 2020

World welcomes 2020, but celebrations shadowed by wildfires, protests, Korea tensions

As the new year rolled in, protests have ravaged various parts of the world - India, Hong Kong and Japan. Bushfires have clouded Australia and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would keep developing nuclear programmes.

Jan 1, 2020

CAA stir: India welcomes New Year 2020 with protests against Citizenship Act

The protests have rocked India since Dec. 12, when the government passed legislation easing the way for non-Muslim minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan to gain Indian citizenship.

Jan 1, 2020

Here's a list of protest wave that swayed the world in 2019

From Hong Kong's seven-month-long protest to outrage against the contentious Citizenship law in India, scroll down to read about protests that hit the streets in 2019.

Dec 31, 2019

Indian Ambassador to Austria Renu Pall recalled for financial irregularities, breach of rules

Renu Pall had been "fraudulently claiming the VAT refunds and misrepresenting facts in various permissions" granted by the government.

Dec 30, 2019

Singapore police probe Indian national for protesting against Citizenship Act

Unauthorised public assemblies and protests over political situations in other countries are banned in Singapore.

Dec 26, 2019

CAA protests: Hundreds demonstrate in Washington against Citizenship Act, NRC

A popular chant repeated throughout the protest, was "azadi", a Hindi and Urdu word which translates to "freedom".

Dec 23, 2019

NCB busts international drug syndicate, seizes narcotics worth Rs 1300 crores

The anti-narcotics agency said it seized one of the largest quantity of Cocaine in the country, at 20 Kgs.

Dec 15, 2019

Women don't need arms, 'others' will protect them, says Venkaiah Naidu

But the question is, who are the "others" that the vice president thinks will protect women?

Dec 11, 2019

India calls for stringent selection process of UN peacekeepers

India has taken several steps to improve the performance of peacekeepers by cooperating with other countries.

Dec 8, 2019