India
Two Indian temples clash as politics, faith mix
In the coastal town of Digha, West Bengal, India, a new temple complex dedicated to Lord Jagannath has sparked controversy and debate. The temple, built at a cost of over $30 million, was inaugurated in April and has since become a focal point of politics and faith in the region. Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister […]
US-India Relations Hit New Low Amid Trump’s Tariff Wrath
The relationship between the United States and India has hit a new low, with President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports sparking widespread criticism in New Delhi. The tariffs, which are among the highest on any country’s products, have triggered a serious rupture in US-India relations, according to Milan Vaishnav, […]
Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Floods in Kashmir, Claims 37 Lives
A devastating cloudburst unleashed torrential rain in Indian-administered Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of at least 37 people in the Chisoti area of Kishtwar district. The disaster struck on Thursday morning, marking the second major incident in the Himalayas within just over a week. According to Mohammed Irshad, a top disaster management official, rescue teams […]
Garbage Mountains Become Heat Bombs for India’s Waste Pickers
In the scorching heat of New Delhi, waste pickers like Sofia Begum and Tanzila are forced to navigate the treacherous landscape of towering garbage mountains, where temperatures can reach as high as 70 degrees Celsius (158F) in the summer. These informal workers, who earn a living by collecting, sorting, and selling recyclable materials, face extreme […]
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten India’s Diamond Industry
The diamond industry in India is facing a significant threat due to the 50% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian imports. The tariffs, which include an additional 25% penalty for India’s continued buying of Russian oil, could be the final nail in the coffin for many small and medium-sized diamond cutting and […]
India’s Opposition Protests Electoral Roll Revision
India‘s opposition parties held a protest demanding the rollback of a revision of the voter list in the eastern state of Bihar, where elections are scheduled for its legislature in November. Hundreds of lawmakers and supporters began Monday’s protest from parliament and were confronted by police who stopped them from marching towards the Election Commission […]
India Confirms Downing Six Pakistani Aircraft in May Conflict
India‘s Air Force Chief, Amar Preet Singh, has confirmed that India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during the recent conflict in May. This announcement comes weeks after India’s military acknowledged that an unspecified number of its own jets were also shot down by Pakistan during the heaviest fighting in […]
India May Pause US Arms Purchases Amid Trump Tariffs
India is reportedly pausing plans to procure new weapons and aircraft from the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on Indian exports. According to Reuters, citing three Indian officials, the move comes after Trump’s administration imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods, raising the total duty to 50 percent. […]
India’s Modi, Brazil’s Lula Speak Amid Trump Tariff Blitz
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva have spoken by phone, their offices said, discussing a broad range of topics that included tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from both countries. Lula confirmed a state visit to India in early 2026 during the call on Thursday, which […]
US Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on India for Russian Oil Imports
The United States has imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for “directly or indirectly importing Russian oil.” This decision comes as part of a presidential executive order signed by US President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing the ongoing situation in Ukraine. According to the order, the actions and policies of the Government of the […]