World 9 hours ago Video shows leopard crashing India TV show set, forcing cast and crew to flee A video taken in India shows a leopard walking onto the set of a soap opera being filmed in Mumbai, forcing its cast and crew to run away.
World 9 hours ago Two-timing woman paid $122 to use snake to kill her boyfriend: reports A woman in India is suspected of having hired the help of a snake charmer to bite and poison her boyfriend so that she could start a new life with her current lover.
Media 9 hours ago Explicit 'Oppenheimer' sex scene angers India's Hindu nationalists: 'Waging a war' Hindu nationalists said the "Oppenheimer" sex scene, which involves the religion's holiest scripture, is a "deliberate assault on Indian civilization."
World 9 hours ago Death toll caused by western India landslide climbs to 21 Rescue teams in India continue to find more bodies trapped beneath piles of debris caused by a deadly landslide. At least 21 bodies have been recovered.
World 9 hours ago Indian police arrest 4 in rape of women who were paraded naked through street before assault Four men in India have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a mob who paraded women naked through a street before raping them.
World 9 hours ago Kashmiri girl, 11, makes rare plea to meet rebel father jailed in India Razia Sultan, the 11-year-old daughter of Kashmiri rebel leader Mohammed Yasin Malik, urged New Delhi on Thursday to allow her to meet her imprisoned father.
World 9 hours ago Cheetah dies in India due to radio collar infection, raising more criticism against conservation project An Indian conservation project is under fire after another cheetah that was released by the program 10 months ago died. The death was caused by an infestation under its radio collar.
World 9 hours ago WHO searches for origin of contaminated cough syrup linked to 6 children's deaths Contaminated cough syrup has been linked to the deaths of six children in Cameroon. The World Health Organization is asking Indian authorities to help trace the origin of the syrup.
World 9 hours ago Landslide triggered by torrential rains kills 10, many others trapped under piles of debris in western India At least ten people have been killed by the landslide in India's western Maharashtra state. Officials believe many others are trapped under piles of debris.
World 9 hours ago Transformer explosion in India causes 15 deaths by electrocution An explosion occurred near a sewage treatment plant in India as monsoon rains caused water levels to rise. The incident caused 15 people to die by electrocution.
World 9 hours ago Flooding in India causes river to lap walls of Taj Mahal, prompting concerns of damage Concerns of damage to the Taj Mahal has risen as flooding in India caused the Yamuna river to lap the 17th-century monument’s walls, an instance that hasn’t occurred in 45 years.
World 9 hours ago Mysterious 'space junk' that washed ashore in Australia may have earthly explanation The heavy presence of barnacles and algae across the object's surface has prompted experts to suggest the object must have remained in the water for longer than a year.
World 9 hours ago Indian spacecraft begins mission to far side of moon after failed attempt nearly 4 years ago Chandrayaan-3, an Indian spacecraft, began its mission to the far side of the moon on July 14, 2023. The country's previous attempt to go to the moon failed.
Weather 9 hours ago Over 100 killed in India during record monsoon rains that caused road cave-ins, homes to collapse Record monsoon rains in India caused roads to cave in, houses to collapse, and massive waterloggings across the country. Over 100 people were killed in the storms.
World 9 hours ago Schools in New Delhi close after heavy monsoon rains cause 15 deaths Heavy monsoon rains in India have caused more than a dozen deaths over the last three days, prompting schools in the capital city of New Delhi to close.
World 9 hours ago Human rights advocates raise alarm over persecution of Indian Christians following Modi's US visit Human rights advocates are raising the alarm about the rising persecution of Christians in India amid Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United States.
World 9 hours ago Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi visits village that has been plagued by violence A shooting killed two people on the day Rahul Gandhi was visiting the area of India that has been plagued by violence. At least 100 people have been killed in Manipur since May 3.
World 9 hours ago India temple chariot fire causes 6 deaths, 10 injuries A temple chariot in India caught on fire after it came in contact with an electric wire. The blaze caused six deaths and left 10 more people with burn wounds.
World 9 hours ago Egypt's president bestows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the country's highest honor Abdel Fattah el-Sissi bestowed India's prime minister with Egypt's highest honor. The leaders also signed a declaration elevating the two countries ties to a "strategic partnership."
World 9 hours ago Thousands displaced as heavy monsoon rains ravage India's northeast, climate change seen as a factor Heavy monsoon rains in India's northeast have led to the displacement of tens of thousands of people, with one reported fatality. Assam state has been evacuating residents.
Politics 9 hours ago Biden-Modi star-studded state dinner draws elite guests like M. Night Shyamalan, Ralph Lauren, Tim Cook President Biden hosted an opulent state dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, boasting a star-studded celebrity guest line-up.
World 9 hours ago Indian Muslim leader defends Modi amid 'Squad' criticism, human rights concerns Modi has faced criticism for his policies, which have allegedly and disproportionately targeted Muslim communities, which make up around 14% of the country's population.
Media 9 hours ago Biden mocked for raising hand to heart for Indian national anthem: ‘Funny if it weren't so sad' Twitter users mocked President Biden after video captured him holding his hand over his heart for the Indian national anthem while meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Politics 9 hours ago AOC, progressives to boycott Indian PM Modi's address to Congress, say it's 'shameful' to let him speak Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is among the Democrats boycotting Narendra Modi's speech before Congress on Thursday afternoon in protest of India's human rights record.
World 9 hours ago Biden courts Modi as China, Russia ties put India's allegiance in play: 'Golden opportunity' President Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Thursday for a state visit, where they will discuss economic and security issues and concerns about Russia and China.
U.S. 9 hours ago Biden prioritizes India partnership despite concerns over Modi's human rights record, Russian ties Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States has been met with controversy amid accusations of human rights abuses and divisive policies.
World 9 hours ago Airport fire in east Indian metropolis under investigation; no injuries reported A fire was reported late Wednesday at Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport in Kolkata, India. The blaze was quickly contained, with no injuries reported.
World 9 hours ago Ethnic conflicts in India's Manipur state kill at least 9 Clashes between Kuki and Meitei ethnic groups in a remote part of India's Manipur state have left at least nine people dead, according to local authorities.
World 9 hours ago Coastal regions of India and Pakistan brace for Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall, massive evacuations underway The coastal areas of India and Pakistan are on high alert as a cyclone approaches, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to have sustained winds of up to 90 mph.
World 9 hours ago India probes bribery allegations that a regulator helped switch test samples of possibly toxic cough syrup Authorities in India have launched an investigation into a local pharma regulator who may have been bribed to switch tests samples of a cough syrup linked to child deaths in Gambia.
World 9 hours ago 11% of India’s population is diabetic, government study estimates According to an Indian government study between 2008 and 2020, 11% of the country’s population is diabetic, more than what was previously estimated.
