India withdraws high commissioner, diplomats from Canada
'We have no faith in the current Canadian government's commitment to ensure their security. Therefore, the government of India has decided to withdraw the High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats and officials,' says the Indian Ministry of External Affairs
Air India Mumbai-New York flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat
Mumbai airport received a message on X (formerly Twitter) regarding a bomb threat in the flight bound to New York. T
FAIMA joins protest over rape, murder of doctor at Indian hospital
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), an apex body of Resident Doctors' Associations (RDAs), called for a nationwide shutdown of elective services in hospitals from today, in solidarity with the medics' ongoing protest in West Bengal state against the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata
Senior Indian politician shot dead in Mumbai
A senior politician in India’s financial capital Mumbai was shot dead on Saturday, weeks ahead of key state elections, with police probing the role of a notorious crime gang.
Noel Tata takes the reins at charity arm of Tata group
The half-brother of Ratan Tata was appointed yesterday as the head of the powerful and influential philanthropic arm of India’s Tata group, giving him indirect control of the $165 billion conglomerate.
Gunmen kill 21 coal miners in Pakistan
Unidentified gunmen attacked a cluster of small private coal mines in southwestern Pakistan early yesterday, shooting some miners as they slept and lining up others before opening fire, killing 21 in the restive region, police said.
India bids farewell to Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata, India's most respected industrialist and philanthropist who passed in Mumbai yesterday, was cremated this evening with full state honours amidst a rising outpour of rich tributes from all walks of life
Top industry leaders pay tribute to Ratan Tata
Top industry leaders, including Google's India-born Chief Executive Sundar Pichai, paid tributes to India's most respected industrialist, Ratan Naval Tata, who passed away yesterday
Modi, Congress leaders pay tribute to Ratan Tata
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight paid rich tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away at a Mumbai hospital, describing him as a visionary business leader, compassionate soul, and an extraordinary human being
Ratan Tata passes away
India’s top industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata died in a hospital in Mumbai last night, the company said.
Kolkata rape-murder: Hunger strike intensifies as more doctors join
The "fast-unto-death" protest by junior doctors in West Bengal, demanding justice for the raped and murdered female doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, along with workplace safety, intensified yesterday as more healthcare professionals joined the protest
NKorea removed as observer from Asia-Pacific anti-money laundering group
North Korea has been removed as an observer of a regional anti-money laundering group due to its lack of engagement and failure to fulfil obligations, South Korea's foreign ministry said Monday
PTI to continue protest unless Imran pulls workers back
As a large number of protesters managed to reach Islamabad, the PTI has decided to continue its protest until getting a directive from the party's founding chairman Imran Khan to pull back workers
7 of a family among 10 killed in rain-induced flash floods in Meghalaya
Incessant rains have triggered landslides in Gasuapara region of the district
Kolkata rape-murder: Protesting junior doctors begin fast unto death
The junior doctors of India's West Bengal state, protesting against the rape and murder of their colleague at the RG Kar hospital, began a fast unto death yesterday evening, claiming that their demands were not fulfilled by the state government
Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks
India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will not discuss bilateral relations when he visits Pakistan this month, the first such visit in nearly a decade, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
Over 80 cops hurt in clashes
Over 80 police personnel have been injured in clashes with supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan taking part in a march near Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said yesterday.
Pakistan seals off capital ahead of PTI rally
Authorities in Pakistan sealed off the capital, Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services yesterday to prevent an anti-government rally by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, officials said.
Maldives leader heads to India to repair ties
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will undertake his first state visit to India tomorrow, aiming to repair frail ties between the two South Asian neighbours.
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