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India's top court grants opposition leader bail, enabling him to campaign in elections

A top Indian opposition leader has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court nearly seven weeks after his arrest in a bribery case, according to officials.

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India says Canada has shown no evidence of its alleged involvement in murder of Sikh separatist leader

Three men were arrested for the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but India says Canada has not shown evidence of its involvement in the crime.

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Canadian police make arrests in killing of Sikh separatist that caused diplomatic spat with India

Canadian authorities have announced the arrest of three suspects in the murder of a Sikh separatist in Surrey which sparked a diplomatic row with India.

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Mass broadband outages reported in Nepal

Broadband internet service was disrupted across much of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors began withdrawing service to Nepali operators over payment defaults.

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Australian ministers highlight 'good relationship' with India, sidestep allegations of expelled Indian spies

Despite the good relationship between India and Australia, media reports claim Indian spies were caught in Australia four years ago. No government officials will comment on the matter.

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White House voices concern over Indian intelligence service's alleged role in assassination plots

The White House has voiced concern over reported involvement of the Indian intelligence service in two assassination plots in Canada and the United States.

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India protests against separatist slogans at Canadian event following killing of Sikh leader a year ago

India expressed concern and protest after people attending a Canadian event addressed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used separatist slogans in support of a Sikh homeland.

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6 dead, 20 injured after explosion causes restaurant and hotel fire in eastern India

A fire tore through a restaurant and hotel complex on Thursday in eastern India, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, fire officials said.

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Giant extinct snake discovered in India was 50 feet long, said researchers

A snake that lived millions of years ago in western India was about the size of a school bus and weighed up to 2,000 pounds, said researchers in a newly published article.

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India's Modi poised for victory as 6-week general election begins in world's largest democracy

As some 970 million Indians start to vote in the country's general election, polls suggest that incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win a third-term in office.

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Indian police kill 29 suspected Maoist rebels in a gunbattle in a central state

At least 29 suspected Maoist rebels were killed by police in India in the central state of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday; this comes three days before the beginning of a national election.

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Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan serves culinary harmony in Nashville with 'turducken of desserts'

Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan blends southern culinary traditions with the spice, aroma and flavor of her native India at Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Indian child sex offender arrested after Maryland courts give light sentences, detainer holds ignored: ICE

An Indian citizen convicted of child sex offenses in Maryland was arrested by immigration authorities near his home last month and was order to be deported.

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Indian workers depart for Israel to fill labor shortage as war rages on

Indian construction workers are heading to Israel to fill labor shortages, caused partly by restrictions on Palestinian workers after a deadly attack by Hamas.

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7 killed, including children, in fire at Indian tailoring shop

A fire at a tailoring shop in Aurangabad, India, killed 7 people, including two children, according to local police. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Here's what you need to know about the world's largest democratic election kicking off in India

India's 6-week-long general election, which starts on April 19, pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi against an alliance of opposition parties; Modi first took power in 2014.

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ICE arrests 216 illegal migrants with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin convictions

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 216 illegal immigrants who have convictions for drug trafficking or multiple drug possessions, all of whom are expected to be deported.

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India court extends custody of opposition leader for 4 more days

An Indian court has extended custody of Arvind Kejriwal, a top opposition leader, for four more days as the nation prepares for a highly anticipated election.

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India's police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of opposition leader

Dozens of opposition protesters in India were detained by police on Tuesday as they attempted to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, officials said.

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Supporters of India's opposition leader flock to capital in protest of his arrest

Arvind Kejriwal, an Indian anti-corruption crusader, was arrested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government ahead of national elections. Kejriwal's supporters protested en masse.

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Polarizing Bollywood films evoke Hindu nationalism as election approaches

Recent Bollywood blockbusters have proven polarizing in India. Some criticize these films for Hindu nationalist themes and claim movies contradicting this narrative are suppressed.

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Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, falls on March 25. Learn more about how holiday is celebrated.

Holi, known as the Hindu festival of colors, is an annual celebration marking the arrival of spring. It is filled with cultural and religious significance.

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US pushes India to reverse laptop trade policy, says they will 'think twice' about future business

Behind-the-scenes lobbying by U.S. officials prompted India's 'usually inflexible' government to reverse a controversial laptop licensing trade policy.

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AP finds grueling conditions in Indian shrimp industry that report calls 'dangerous and abusive'

While India is a global leader in shellfish production, recent environmental and labor concerns have caused consumers to question purchasing Indian seafood products.

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Muslims in India voice concerns that new citizenship law could further marginalize them

India's recent implementation of a citizenship law has sparked controversy due to its exclusion of Muslims, raising concerns about a Hindu nationalist agenda.

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Protesting farmers flood India's capital demanding law to guarantee minimum crop prices

Thousands of farmers protested on Thursday in India's capital to press their demand for a new law that would guarantee minimum crop prices, officials say.

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India's government to enact controversial citizenship law excluding Muslims ahead of election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government announced the implementation of rules for the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, which was passed in 2019.

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India successfully conducts first test flight of missile that can carry multiple warheads

India has conducted its first test flight of a domestically developed missile capable of carrying multiple warheads, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Students in India caught grabbing exam 'cheat sheets' from those who scaled school's walls

In a bizarre incident, people were seen scaling the thick, high walls of a testing center to share exam answers with teenage students after the answers were leaked in Haryana, India.

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As China's influence grows, India and Japan agree to increase security, economic ties

India's foreign minister traveled to Japan to meet with his counterpart. The two countries agreed to increase security and economic cooperation as China's regional influence grows.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Kashmir's main city to discuss development projects

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Kashmir's main city, Srinagar, for the first time since the region lost its semi-autonomy in 2019.