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World India’s Modi says ‘deeply saddened and shocked’ by Raisi’s death NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday he was “deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise”... Published 20 May, 2024 12:14pm
World Reported Indian role in assassination plots a ‘serious matter’: White House WASHINGTON: The White House said on Monday it viewed the reported role of the Indian intelligence service in two... Published 30 Apr, 2024 09:54am
Life & Style Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election MUMBAI: In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India’s A-lister Bollywood actors are seen criticizing... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 02:24pm
World India to rerun election at 11 places in Manipur after violence NEW DELHI: India, staging the world’s biggest election, will rerun voting at 11 polling stations in the northeastern... Published 21 Apr, 2024 01:36pm
World India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term KAIRANA/CHENNAI: India began voting on Friday in the world’s largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks... Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:06am
World Muslims face dwindling representation in Modi’s India RAMPUR: More than half the voters in the Indian city of Rampur are Muslim, but its member of parliament is a staunch... Published 08 Apr, 2024 11:01am
Life & Style Bollywood plays its part in India election season dominated by Modi MUMBAI: A Bollywood film about young Indian women recruited by Islamic State has sparked renewed controversy ahead... Updated 06 Apr, 2024 05:55pm
World Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in graft case, media reports say NEW DELHI: An Indian court sent Delhi chief minister and key opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal to jail until April... Published 01 Apr, 2024 11:57am
World Indian government raises $1.98bn by selling stakes in companies in 2023-24 NEW DELHI: The Indian government has raised 165 billion rupees ($1.98 billion) in 2023/24 by selling its stakes in... Updated 01 Apr, 2024 01:59pm
World Indian opposition protest arrest of leader ahead of polls NEW DELHI: Top leaders of India’s opposition coalition and thousands of supporters rallied in the capital Sunday,... Updated 31 Mar, 2024 10:13pm
World India’s biggest election loser ready to fight again METTUR: Despite failing 238 times in his bid for public office in India, K. Padmarajan is unperturbed as he... Published 28 Mar, 2024 11:46am
World Christians in India fearful as election looms IRPIGUDA: Church walls crumble in India’s Kandhamal district, where brutal attacks on Christians 16 years ago means... Published 26 Mar, 2024 12:20pm
World US encourages ‘fair, transparent’ process for arrested Indian opposition figure WASHINGTON: The US is closely following reports of the arrest of Indian opposition figure Arvind Kejriwal and... Published 26 Mar, 2024 10:37am
Perspectives 2024 is the ultimate election year: will it be boon or bane for democracy? The year 2024 will witness more elections in a year than ever before; thus, it will be the ultimate election year.... Published 20 Jan, 2024 02:00pm
World Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as controversial Hindu temple opens AYODHYA: The private jet parking lots at airports near the Indian city of Ayodhya are full and the shops have run... Published 19 Jan, 2024 03:01pm
Business & Finance Indian tycoon Adani bets big on vast solar and wind plant KHAVDA: Deep in the desert along the border with Pakistan, India’s most controversial billionaire is building the... Published 19 Jan, 2024 01:50pm
Life & Style Significant cultural moments that dominated headlines in 2023 As 2023 draws to a close, it is with a somber mood that we look back to reflect on the highs and lows of the past... Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:26pm
World India’s Modi willing to ‘look into’ US assassination plot claim NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he will investigate any evidence provided regarding an... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 12:46pm
World Temple promised by BJP transforms Indian city but Muslims, some locals feel neglected AYODHYA: In this northern Indian city once marred by communal tensions, labourers are finalizing a $6 billion... Published 18 Dec, 2023 11:51am
World India PM Modi’s Sikh separatist fight driven by security, politics NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focussed on combating Sikh separatism, despite its scant support... Published 07 Dec, 2023 01:37pm
World Indian govt seeks parliament nod for extra spending for FY24 NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Wednesday sought parliament’s approval for additional spending of 1.29 trillion... Published 06 Dec, 2023 01:48pm
Business & Finance India to be world’s third-largest economy by 2030: S&P Global Ratings BENGALURU: India will remain the fastest-growing major economy for at least the next three years, setting it on... Updated 05 Dec, 2023 10:12pm
World US Vice President Harris to attend COP28 climate summit in Dubai US Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday,... Published 29 Nov, 2023 12:26pm
World Modi hails Saudi ties after ‘historic’ route unveiled NEW DELHI: India hailed its “strategic” partnership with oil-rich Saudi Arabia on Monday, days after unveiling a... Published 11 Sep, 2023 03:40pm
World Modi scolds Trudeau over Sikh protests in Canada against India TORONTO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed strong concerns about protests in Canada against India to... Published 11 Sep, 2023 10:19am
World India hands over G20 presidency to Brazil NEW DELHI: India on Sunday formally handed over the G20 presidency to Brazil at the closing ceremony of the annual... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 01:38pm
World Wet feet dampen G20 leaders’ Gandhi tributes in India NEW DELHI: World leaders walked barefoot through puddles Sunday to pay their respects to revered Indian independence... Published 10 Sep, 2023 12:16pm
World India’s Modi calls for climate finance ahead of G20 meet NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday that leaders of the G20 summit he is chairing this... Published 07 Sep, 2023 03:13pm
World Indian billionaires Ambani, Adani set to attend G20 summit dinner NEW DELHI: India’s richest businessmen, led by rivals Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, will join G20 leaders at a... Published 06 Sep, 2023 02:57pm