India
12 killed, over 30 injured in bus-truck collision in Assam
At least 12 people were killed and 30 injured today when a passenger bus heading for a New Year picnic collided head-on collision with a coal-laden truck in Golaghat district of the Indian state of Assam, police said
India SC clears Adani from more probes in Hindenburg saga
Facts of the case do not warrant the transfer of the probe to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or other probe agency, SC says
India’s MANIPUR state / 3 killed, 12 hurt in fresh violence
At least three people were killed and 12, including seven security personnel, seriously injured in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur in the last two days as sporadic violence continued in the region, officials said.
Gunmen open fire on villagers in India's Manipur, 3 killed
At least three people were killed and five seriously injured when gunmen in camouflage fatigues opened fire on villagers in India's restive northeastern state of Manipur, officials said on Tuesday, as sporadic violence continued in the region
India launches satellite to study black holes
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched India’s first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite, also known as XPoSat, that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota yesterday.
India launches X-Ray polarimeter satellite to study black holes
India today successfully launched its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter satellite, which will offer several insights into celestial objects like black holes, becoming the second country after the United States to acquire the capability
Part-4 / No coming home
After rescuing trafficking victims, the Indian police do not take them to shelter centre; they file cases under criminal laws.
Indian Navy increases surveillance in Arabian Sea after attacks on merchant ships
In the backdrop of recent attacks on two Indian merchant ships in the Arabian Sea and the Red Sea, the Indian Navy today said it has substantially enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented force levels.
Bombaypara in Narail: a sex trafficking hotspot
Two hours away from Jhenaidah’s Indo-Bangla border, the district of Narail has gained a notoriety for being one of the biggest sources of girls headed for Mumbai.
Ulfa faction signs peace accord with Indian govt
A tripartite peace agreement was signed yesterday among the Indian government, the Assam state government, and the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Ulfa) in Delhi.
Ulfa faction signs peace deal, agrees to disband
A tripartite peace agreement among the Indian government, the Assam government, and the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Ulfa) has been signed in Delhi, bringing the curtains down on one of the biggest insurgent groups in the northeast region of India
Indian govt targeting high-profile journos with spyware
India’s government has again targeted high-profile journalists with Pegasus spyware,
Qatar court drops death sentence for eight Indians
A Qatar court has dropped the death sentence imposed on eight Indian former naval officers arrested there last year, India’s foreign ministry said yesterday.
Spying charges: Qatar commutes death penalty of 8 ex-Indian navy personnel
A court in Qatar has dropped the death sentence imposed on eight former Indian naval officers arrested there last year, India's External Affairs Ministry said today
12 killed as bus catches fire in Madhya Pradesh
At least 12 people were killed and 14 others suffered burn injuries when a bus caught fire after colliding with a dumper in Guna district of central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh last night, an official said
‘Take action with care’
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday said the army’s primary duty is to protect the nation but it must also win the hearts of Indians and ensure there are “no mistakes made” that end up hurting the citizens, in an apparent reference to the deaths of three men while in army custody.
Merchant Vessel Attack: Indian navy to deploy warships in Arabian Sea
The Indian navy will deploy guided missile destroyer ships in the Arabian Sea as a deterrent after an Israel-affiliated merchant vessel was struck off the Indian coast over the weekend.
Indian navy bolsters Arabian Sea forces
India’s navy said it is deploying three warships and reconnaissance aircraft in the Arabian Sea to “maintain a deterrent presence” after a string of recent shipping attacks.
