Top rice supplier India bans some exports
MUMBAI, INDIA — The world’s biggest rice exporter India has banned some overseas sales of the grain “with immediate effect”,…
Modi says India ‘shamed’ after video shows mob parading women naked
NEW DELHI, INDIA — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the country has been “shamed” by a…
Ten killed in landslide in India, dozens missing
MUMBAI, INDIA — At least 10 people were killed after a landslide triggered by heavy rains smashed into their village…
Indian tycoon Adani slams ‘malicious’ Hindenburg report
NEW DELHI, INDIA — Indian tycoon Gautam Adani on Tuesday denounced fraud accusations against his group by a US investment…
Sri Lankan leader seeks to disarm India’s China fears
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — Sri Lanka’s president arrives in India on Thursday for his first visit to the regional powerhouse,…
India announces new French fighter jet deal as Modi visits Paris
PARIS, FRANCE — India announced a new multi-billion-dollar deal for French fighter jets on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
10 Malaysian hikers found safe after Himachal Pradesh floods; efforts underway for their return
NEW DELHI, INDIA ― In a positive development, the Foreign Ministry of Malaysia (Wisma Putra) has confirmed that 10 Malaysian…
Military ties to take centre stage as Modi visits France
PARIS, FRANCE — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to France on Thursday where he will attend…
Top India court to weigh legality of Kashmir direct rule
SRINAGAR, INDIA — India’s top court on Tuesday began considering a challenge to the 2019 imposition of direct rule in…
Voting resumes in West Bengal state after Indian village poll violence
KOLKATA, INDIA — Voting in local polls in India’s West Bengal state resumed on Monday at hundreds of election centres…