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Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers who were previously sentenced to death for spying

February 12, 2024

Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers who were previously sentenced to death for spying

Eight retired Indian navy officers who were sentenced to death for alleged spying in Qatar have been freed, with their sentences commuted last year, officials say.

Indian town sets curfew after mosque clashes, police ordered to shoot violators

February 9, 2024

Indian town sets curfew after mosque clashes, police ordered to shoot violators

Authorities in Haldwani, India, have imposed an indefinite curfew following clashes over the construction of a mosque and Muslim seminary, with police ordered to shoot violators.

Tennis star called racist after comments about India following three-week stay

February 8, 2024

Tennis star called racist after comments about India following three-week stay

Tennis player Dejana Radanovic was called "racist" after making comments about her three-week stay in India, where she slammed "food, traffic and hygiene" of the country.

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

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.

India law enforcement clear suspected Chinese spy pigeon

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.

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

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.

Maldives grants clearance to Chinese ship, potentially raising regional tensions

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.