India
Deadly Stampede at India’s Mansa Devi Temple Claims Six Lives
A devastating stampede occurred at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, India, resulting in the deaths of at least six people and injuring dozens more. The incident happened when a high-voltage electric wire reportedly snapped and fell onto a temple path, triggering panic among the large crowd of devotees gathered at the site. “The sight […]
Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala, India: Understanding the Disease
The Nipah virus has been a recurring threat in Kerala, India, with the state reporting four cases, including two deaths, within a 50km radius in July 2025. As of now, 675 people are under surveillance across five districts. Let’s delve into what we know about the Nipah virus, its symptoms, and how authorities are working […]
India’s Commits $565 Million Boost to Maldives Infrastructure
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged a $565 million credit line to the Maldives, a strategic archipelago in the Indian Ocean, as part of a bid to strengthen bilateral ties and boost infrastructure development. Modi’s two-day visit to the Maldives aims to enhance India’s development partnership with the island nation, where India competes with […]
Rajasthan School Roof Collapse Claims Lives of Children
A devastating incident occurred at a government-run school in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, where the roof of a primary school building collapsed, resulting in the deaths of at least six students and injuring twenty-nine others. The tragedy took place on Friday morning, shortly after daily prayers, when around sixty to seventy students were present in the school. […]
UK and India Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement
The United Kingdom and India have signed a historic free trade agreement, marking a significant milestone in their economic partnership. The deal, valued at £25.5 billion ($34.4 billion), aims to boost trade between the two countries and strengthen their strategic relationship. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the agreement as a “landmark moment” for both […]
Whistleblower Reveals Murders and Cover-Up in Indian Temple
A 48-year-old Dalit man, a former sanitation worker at the revered Dharmasthala temple in Karnataka, India, has come forward with a horrific account of being forced to bury hundreds of bodies, including women and minors, who were allegedly raped and murdered. The whistleblower, who has been living in hiding for 12 years, filed a complaint […]
Indian Vice President’s Sudden Resignation Sparks Speculation
The sudden resignation of India‘s Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. Dhankhar, who also serves as the chairman of the upper house of parliament, announced his resignation on the first day of the monsoon session, citing health concerns. His decision was conveyed to President Droupadi Murmu through a letter, in […]
India Court Acquits 12 Men in 2006 Mumbai Train Bombings
A court in India has acquitted 12 men previously convicted in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings that killed 187 people and injured over 800. The Bombay High Court ruled that the prosecution had “utterly failed” to establish that the accused had committed the offences for which they had been convicted. The bombs, packed into seven […]
India Orders Airlines to Check Fuel Switches on Boeing Jets
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered the country’s airlines to inspect fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes following their reported involvement in a fatal Air India crash that killed 260 people in June. The DGCA said the order follows Indian and international airlines already starting to carry out their […]
Organ Traffickers Exploit Desperate Poverty in Bangladesh, India
In the small village of Baiguni in Bangladesh, a disturbing trend has been observed. Many residents have sold their kidneys to organ traffickers, earning the community the nickname “village of one kidney.” Safiruddin, a 45-year-old man from the village, sold his kidney in India for 3.5 lakh taka ($2,900), hoping to lift his family out […]