India
India Factory Blast: 25 Killed in Tamil Nadu Firecracker Explosion
The sheer force of the explosion reduced parts of the building to rubble
Ramayana Teaser Offers First Look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
Fans also get a brief look at Raya (Ravan) played by Yash
India Begins World’s Largest Census Since 2011 to Update Population and Housing Data
Staff will visit households across 36 states and territories
ADB Study Urges India to Phase Out Universal Subsidies, Target Benefits Better
The fiscal burden of these programs is substantial
Two Uzbek Women Face Deportation After Illegal Stay in Indian Hotel
Police in Raipur register a case against two Uzbek nationals found staying without proper documentation as authorities begin deportation procedures
Uzbekistan and India’s Rupa Explore Joint Knitwear Manufacturing Venture
Proposed partnership could boost Uzbekistan’s textile industry and open access to Central Asian and CIS markets
India Allows Iranian Warship to Dock in Kochi Days Before U.S. Sinks IRIS Dena
India approved emergency docking for the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Lavan in Kochi shortly before the US Navy sank IRIS Dena near Galle, Sri Lanka
India and Canada Launch Defence Dialogue, Sign Uranium and Minerals Deals
Leaders aim to deepen security ties and boost trade as bilateral relations expand
IDFC First Bank Shares Tumble After $65 Mln Fraud Disclosure
By late morning in Mumbai, the stock was down 15.8%
India Confirms First Nipah Death as Authorities Step up Surveillance
Authorities ramp up monitoring after West Bengal fatality, while regional cases raise fresh concerns over the deadly virus
India vs Pakistan Fever: Fans Brave Soaring Costs for T20 World Cup Clash
Supporters brave inflated airfares, expensive hotels and ticket queues to witness cricket’s fiercest rivalry in Sri Lanka
EU and India Seal Major Trade Deal Amid Warm Welcome in New Delhi
Ursula von der Leyen hails partnership between “two giants” as Europe seeks to diversify trade ties
EU Accelerates Trade Push as Global Trading System Faces Upheaval
Brussels seeks new partnerships amid U.S. tariff uncertainty and shifting global alliances
Xi Jinping Congratulates India on Republic Day, Calls for Stronger Bilateral Ties
Chinese leader says bilateral ties have improved and urges deeper cooperation between the two Asian powers
EU Leaders Visit India as Bloc Seeks Breakthrough on Free Trade Pact
Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa attend Republic Day celebrations ahead of EU–India summit
EU, India May Finalise Free Trade Agreement by End of January
Negotiations had initially been expected to conclude by the end of 2025
Around 1,500 Indian Workers Protest in Uzbekistan Over Unpaid Wages
Employees also reported a lack of funds for food
Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy Over Mission Security as Protests Erupt in Delhi
Dhaka seeks stronger protection for its missions as demonstrations outside High Commission turn violent
British Influencer Alleges Harassment at Post Malone Concert in India
Guwahati police say they are reviewing the incident after a travel blogger claimed she was touched without consent at the event
Amazon and Microsoft Pledge More than $52 Bn to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in India
Climate change forces Nile communities to fight rising waters with generations-old survival techniques
Delhi Shuts Schools and Halts Construction as Toxic Smog Blankets the Capital
Air pollution is a persistent winter problem in Delhi
India Welcomes Messi With 70ft Statue as GOAT Debate Takes a New Turn
The structure was built over 27 days
Modi-Putin Carpool Image Sparks Criticism of Trump’s India Policy
Tensions between the two countries have been heightened by Trump’s 50% tariffs