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Indian opposition raises concerns over growing student protests
World
February 16, 2016
Indian opposition raises concerns over growing student protests
Indian opposition leaders raised concerns on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over widening protests on university campuses, as the…
US & India consider joint patrols in South China Sea: US official
World
February 10, 2016
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
January 27, 2016
‘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
January 19, 2016
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
January 15, 2016
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
January 12, 2016
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
World
January 5, 2016
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
World
January 5, 2016
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
World
January 5, 2016
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
World
January 4, 2016
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…