India
Flash Floods Devastate Northern India, Leaving Death and Destruction
A devastating cloudburst has triggered flash floods in a Himalayan village in northern India, resulting in at least four deaths and leaving more than 50 people missing. The disaster struck Dharali village in Uttarakhand state’s Uttarkashi district, where torrents of muddy water swept away buildings and left a wide swath of debris in their wake. […]
US-India Trade Relations Deteriorate Amid Tariff Dispute
The trade relations between the United States and India have taken a hit as US President Donald Trump announced plans to “substantially” raise tariffs on Indian goods. This move is a response to India’s purchase and resale of “massive amounts” of Russian oil, which Trump believes is helping to finance Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. […]
India and Philippines Conduct Joint Naval Drills on South China Sea
India and the Philippines have staged their first joint sail and naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea, a move likely to antagonize China, which claims nearly the entire key waterway and has separate territorial disputes with the two Asian countries. The two-day joint military deployment, which began on Sunday, aimed to enhance preparedness, […]
Influential Indian Tribal Leader Shibu Soren Passes Away at 81
Shibu Soren, a renowned Indian tribal leader and three-time Chief Minister of Jharkhand, has passed away at the age of 81. He died on Monday morning at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, where he had been undergoing treatment for kidney-related problems and was on life support after suffering a stroke last month. Soren’s son, […]
Army Officer Assaults Airline Staff at Srinagar Airport
A senior Indian army officer, Lieutenant Colonel R.K. Singh, is under investigation for allegedly assaulting four SpiceJet staff at Srinagar airport on July 26. The incident occurred when Singh was asked to pay for excess cabin baggage weighing 9 kg above the permissible limit of 7 kg. According to SpiceJet, Singh refused to pay and […]
Himalayan Lepchas Fear New Dam Will Bring Disaster
In the remote Himalayan state of Sikkim, India, the Indigenous Lepcha people are voicing their concerns about a new dam projefct that they fear will bring disaster to their communities. The proposed rebuilding of the Teesta III dam, which was destroyed in a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in October 2023, has sparked widespread opposition […]
India Claims Victory in Killing All Suspects of Pahalgam Attack
India‘s Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that three suspected rebels killed in a joint military operation in Indian-administered Kashmir were responsible for the deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam in April. The minister made the comments in a speech to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, on Tuesday. According to Shah, the […]
Indian Security Forces Killed Suspected Rebels In Firefight
Indian security forces have killed three suspected rebels in India-administered Kashmir during a firefight in a national park, the military says. The incident occurred on Monday in the mountains of Dachigam, about 30km east of the disputed region’s main city of Srinagar. “Three terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight,” the Indian army said […]
Shaolin Temple Abbot Investigated for Embezzlement and Affairs
Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple in China, is facing investigation for alleged offenses including embezzlement, improper relationships with multiple women, and having illegitimate children. The 1,500-year-old temple, located in central China’s Henan province, has confirmed that multiple departments are jointly investigating Shi and will provide more information in due course. Shi, […]
Ancient Keeladi Site Sparks Historical and Political Debate in India
The Keeladi village in Tamil Nadu, India, has become a focal point of archaeological and historical significance, sparking intense debate and discussion about the region’s past. Located on the banks of the Vaigai River, approximately 12 kilometers southeast of Madurai, the site has yielded over 15,000 artifacts from just four of the 100 marked acres […]