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Russian skier dead, 6 rescued in avalanche at Himalayan resort

February 22, 2024

Russian skier dead, 6 rescued in avalanche at Himalayan resort

A Russian skier and five others were rescued Thursday, alongside their local guide, after an avalanche in Gulmarg, a popular ski resort town in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Protester dies after clash between Indian police and farmers marching to New Delhi

February 21, 2024

Protester dies after clash between Indian police and farmers marching to New Delhi

A 21-year-old farmer died from a head injury sustained during clashes with security forces on Wednesday as as thousands of Indian farmers resumed their march to India's capital.

Greek prime minister asks India to play key role in building global partnerships to address war challenges

February 21, 2024

Greek prime minister asks India to play key role in building global partnerships to address war challenges

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged India to take a leading role in forming global partnerships to address challenges posed by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'

February 17, 2024

Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'

An Indian man was mauled to death this week after he "intentionally" jumped into a zoo enclosure in Tirupati, India, despite warnings from employees as he scaled the wall.

Hong Kong customs arrest 7 in $1.8 billion money laundering case linked to India

February 16, 2024

Hong Kong customs arrest 7 in $1.8 billion money laundering case linked to India

Hong Kong customs officials have arrested seven people in connection with the territory's largest-ever money laundering case, involving approximately $1.8 billion.

11 dead, 4 injured in India's capital after massive fire at paint factory

February 16, 2024

11 dead, 4 injured in India's capital after massive fire at paint factory

At least 11 people are dead and four injured after a massive fire in a paint factory in New Delhi, India. Fire officials deployed 22 fire engines to extinguish the flames.

Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey sued for faking cervical cancer death in HPV vaccine promotion stunt

February 15, 2024

Bollywood actress Poonam Pandey sued for faking cervical cancer death in HPV vaccine promotion stunt

A Bollywood film actress and model faked her own death via a social media post to promote the HPV cervical cancer vaccine but is now being sued for the stunt.

Family of 4, including twin boys, found dead in California murder-suicide

February 15, 2024

Family of 4, including twin boys, found dead in California murder-suicide

Police are investigating a murder-suicide after a family of four – including twin 4-year-old boys – was found dead inside their suburban California home in San Mateo on Monday .

Indian farmers clash with police as protests head for capital

February 13, 2024

Indian farmers clash with police as protests head for capital

Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching in protest toward New Dehli to demand guaranteed crop prices and other protections, following a similar protest in 2021.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in the United Arab Emirates on his seventh trip to the nation

February 13, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in the United Arab Emirates on his seventh trip to the nation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on his seventh trip to the nation. He was met on landing in Abu Dhabi by the Emirati president.