India

To defuse palm row, Davos diplomacy likely between India, Malaysia

Hindu-majority India has repeatedly objected to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaking out against its recent policies.

Jan 19, 2020

Finance ministry plans new law to protect foreign investment in India: Report

In a 40-page initial draft, the finance ministry has proposed appointing a mediator and setting up fast-track courts to settle disputes between investors and the government.

Jan 16, 2020

Raisina Dialogue 2020: India, Finland ink MoU to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation

The MoU on co-operation in the field of Production, Procurement, Research and Development of Defence-related Equipment and Industrial cooperation has been inked on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2020.

Jan 15, 2020

US President Donald Trump planning first visit to India in February

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking to build close ties with Washington, had previously invited Trump to attend India's annual Republic Day parade later this month.

Jan 14, 2020

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