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February 7, 2024

Militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir open fire on Punjabi workers, killing 1

One of two Punjabi workers shot at by militants in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, has been confirmed dead, police reported Wednesday.

February 1, 2024

India law enforcement clear suspected Chinese spy pigeon

An Indian police force detained a pigeon suspected of being a Chinese spy for eight months before finally releasing it into the wild. The bird was initially captured in Mumbai.

January 25, 2024

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations

Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi enjoyed sightseeing and a parade in the city of Jaipur, as they meet to discuss their nations' geopolitical and economic ties.

January 23, 2024

Maldives grants clearance to Chinese ship, potentially raising regional tensions

The Maldives government says it has granted clearance to a Chinese research vessel to dock in its port, which has the potential to escalating tensions with India.

January 22, 2024

Millions in India celebrate as new Hindu temple is built on ruins of historic mosque

The prime minister of India has opened a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a historic mosque in the holy city of Ayodhya, aiming to rally voters in an upcoming election.

January 18, 2024

India boat capsizes, killing 15 students, teacher at Harni Lake: report

At least five people are reported dead after a boat carrying students and teachers on a picnic organized by a school capsized in western India, officials say.

January 18, 2024

Indian Navy rescues crew of US-owned ship attacked by Houthis

A warship from the Indian Navy has come to the aid of a M/V Genco Picardy, a U.S.-owned ship that was attacked by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels near the Red Sea.

January 17, 2024

Religious traditions lead to conservation efforts for sacred forests in India

Sacred forests in India have led to environmental conservation rooted in Indigenous religious beliefs. These ancient groves have been protected for centuries.

January 12, 2024

Meet the American who turned ice into gold, Frederic Tudor, saw global commodity in winter ponds

"Ice King" Frederic Tudor, of Boston, Massachusetts created a new industry by cutting ice from New England ponds then shipping it around the world, changing global commerce and tastes.

January 8, 2024

India's leading travel platform suspends bookings to Maldives in wake of 'derogatory' social media posts

India's leading travel platform EaseMyTrip has indefinitely suspended flight bookings to the Maldives following social media posts against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.