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US & India consider joint patrols in South China Sea: US official
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US & India consider joint patrols in South China Sea: US official

The United States and India have held talks about conducting joint naval patrols that a US defense official said could…
‘Asia’s cleanest village’ clings on to its serenity
Life & Style

‘Asia’s cleanest village’ clings on to its serenity

In the tiny hamlet of Mawlynnong in India's far north east, plastic is banned and spotless paths are lined with…
A tree or not a tree? India’s Goa rows over coconut status
Environment

A tree or not a tree? India’s Goa rows over coconut status

Politicians in India's Goa are locked in an row over the status of the popular tourist state's beloved coconut trees…
In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo
Environment

In south Indian temple town, plastics become taboo

Millions of Hindu men trudge the steep, three-hour climb to a hilltop temple to worship a celibate god every year.…
India urged to ban FGM as women break silence on secret ritual
World

India urged to ban FGM as women break silence on secret ritual

A group of Indian women who were subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) as children are calling on the government…
India urges Pakistan to act after air force base attack
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India urges Pakistan to act after air force base attack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged his Pakistani counterpart Tuesday to take "firm and immediate action" against those behind an…
Nearly 2,000 left homeless by quake in India’s northeast
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Nearly 2,000 left homeless by quake in India’s northeast

Authorities are offering financial help to rebuild damaged homes of nearly 2,000 people after a strong earthquake that struck India's…
Blast near Indian consulate in eastern Afghanistan: authorities
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Blast near Indian consulate in eastern Afghanistan: authorities

A small bomb exploded near the Indian consulate in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad Tuesday, authorities said, after a…
Quake strikes South Asia; toll reaches nine dead, nearly 200 injured
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Quake strikes South Asia; toll reaches nine dead, nearly 200 injured

A powerful earthquake struck South Asia before dawn on Monday, killing at least nine people and injuring nearly 200, with…
Death toll in Indian base attack rises to 7 troops, 4 gunmen
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Death toll in Indian base attack rises to 7 troops, 4 gunmen

The number of troops killed in an attack on an Indian air force base has risen to seven, after four…
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