# India

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

India suspends visa services in Canada as rift widens over killing of Sikh Canadian citizen

India’s National Investigation Agency said yesterday that it has intensified its crackdown on Sikh insurgents operating in India.

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Thu 11:40 AM

# Assassination

Canada warns India to treat Sikh slaying allegation with 'utmost seriousness'

Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down in June outside a Sikh cultural centre.

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Sep 19th 2023, 10:00 PM

This month

September 2023

# India

Ukraine says G20 statement on Russian war 'nothing to be proud of'

G20 make weakly worded statements on sovereignty and climate goals to paper over deep divisions.

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Sep 9th 2023, 3:48 PM

# factor 50

India launches spacecraft to study the sun after successful moon mission

The Aditya-L1 spacecraft took off on board a satellite launch vehicle from the Sriharikota space centre in southern India.

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Sep 2nd 2023, 1:39 PM

Last month

August 2023

# Space

India’s moon rover confirms presence of sulphur and other elements near lunar south pole

The Chandrayan-3 Rover is expected to conduct experiments over 14 days, the ISRO has said.

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Aug 29th 2023, 9:30 PM

# to infinity and beyond

India's lunar rover to carry out experiments over 14 days on the moon

The Chandrayan-3 Rover will analyse the mineral composition of the lunar surface.

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Aug 25th 2023, 10:06 AM

# Chandrayaan-3

India makes history by becoming first country to land on the Moon's little-explored south pole

Chandrayaan-3, which means ‘Mooncraft’ in Sanskrit, has touched down near the little-explored lunar south pole.

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Aug 23rd 2023, 2:17 PM

# Historic

India's low-budget Moon mission set for touchdown tonight

The latest mission comes just days after Russia’s first Moon mission in almost 50 years crashed on the lunar surface.

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Aug 22nd 2023, 10:53 PM

# Frustration

Disappointment for Ireland as India seal T20 win

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 58 and Rinku Singh’s explosive debut cameo eased the tourists to a 33-run victory in Dublin.

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Aug 20th 2023, 8:27 PM

# Himalayan regions

At least 72 people killed after landslides and flash flooding in India

Rescue operations are underway to save people trapped under mud and debris in the Himachal Pradesh state.

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Aug 17th 2023, 11:32 AM

# Cloudburst

At least 22 dead as heavy rain triggers floods and landslides in India’s Himalayan region

The landslides in Shimla occurred near a Hindu temple, and officials said the death toll could rise as they work to pull out those still trapped.

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Aug 14th 2023, 11:10 AM

# Endangered Species

Three critically endangered red panda cubs born at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork

The park’s new arrivals bring continued hope for the species, which is under threat due to human interference,

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Aug 3rd 2023, 12:18 PM

July

July 2023

# G20

G20 environment ministers prepare for fresh bid for climate deals

Campaigners were dismayed earlier this year when the group failed to agree on a roadmap to cut fossil fuel use.

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Jul 27th 2023, 9:34 PM

# India

Women in India burn down house of man accused of parading women naked in street

The state’s chief minister has said the death penalty may be considered for men who paraded two women naked in a street.

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Jul 21st 2023, 3:07 PM

# Manipur

India 'shamed' after video shows mob parading women naked, Prime Minister says

“The Manipur incident is shameful for any civilised society,” Narendra Modi told reporters.

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Jul 20th 2023, 1:47 PM

# Heatwave

Cerberus heatwave: Forest fires in Greece as temperatures reach new highs

China today said the mercury hit 52.2 degrees in the northwest over the weekend, setting a record for mid-July.

In Japan, authorities issued heatstroke alerts for tens of millions of people in 20 of its 47 prefectures.

California's Death Valley, often among the hottest places on Earth, reached a near-record 52 degrees yesterday afternoon.

Temperatures are likely to hit 40 degrees in Rome today and 42-43 degrees tomorrow.

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Jul 17th 2023, 5:31 PM

# Chandrayaan-3

India launches spacecraft on month-long mission to the moon

It’s a follow-up bid to its failed effort nearly four years ago to land a rover softly on the lunar surface.

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Jul 14th 2023, 1:21 PM

# West Bengal

Seven killed in Indian village election clashes

Footage aired by local broadcasters showed rival party workers roaming streets with batons, as well as ballot boxes being set alight outside polling stations.

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Jul 8th 2023, 12:52 PM

# India

Twenty-five dead after bus crashes and catches fire in India

Eight survivors were taken to hospital.

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Jul 1st 2023, 3:14 PM

This year

2023

# Global Economy

Latest World Bank report offers dim outlook for global economy in 2023

The bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, which it issued today, marks an upgrade from its previous forecast in January.

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Jun 6th 2023, 4:19 PM

# India

Trains resume service at site of India's deadliest train disaster in decades

There is concern that the death toll of 275 could still rise with medical centres overwhelmed by the number of casualties, many in serious condition.

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Jun 5th 2023, 9:22 AM

# India

Official links deadly Indian train crash to signal system

The death toll of the three-train crash currently stands at 275, with 900 injured.

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Jun 4th 2023, 5:54 PM

# India

More than 280 dead and hundreds injured in India triple train crash

Doctors and medical staff were rushed to the accident site.

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Jun 3rd 2023, 6:35 PM

# most populous country

India expected to pass China as world's most populous nation this week

Surpassing China shines a spotlight on the challenge facing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Apr 24th 2023, 6:21 PM

# unrest

One dead as violence between Hindus and Muslims rock parts of India

Authorities shut mobile internet services in some areas and clamped down on public movement in reaction to sectarian violence.

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Apr 2nd 2023, 2:08 PM

# Indore

Death toll from India temple collapse rises to 35

Women, children and an 18-month-old baby were among those standing on the grill covering the well when it buckled and gave way.

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Mar 31st 2023, 7:24 AM

# 6.5 magnitude

Strong quake causes people to flee their homes in Afghanistan and Pakistan

The region is frequently hit by earthquakes – especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range.

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Mar 21st 2023, 9:55 PM

# India

Ukraine war set to dominate G20 meeting of top diplomats

India appealed for all members of the fractured Group of 20 to reach consensus on issues of deep concern to poorer countries.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 7:57 AM

# Disappointment

Ireland suffer defeat as Mandhana guides India into T20 World Cup semi-finals

A strong, swirling wind made conditions difficult,

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Feb 20th 2023, 6:29 PM

# Secretary of State

Former Trump official says the US stopped a nuclear war between India and Pakistan in 2019

Mike Pompeo’s new book also reveals that he joked that he was trying to kill Kim Jong Un at a meeting with the North Korean leader.

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Jan 24th 2023, 8:14 PM

# peegate

Air India fined over passenger's urination incident during flight

A man allegedly relieved himself on a 72-year-old woman seated in business class.

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Jan 21st 2023, 2:19 PM

Last year

2022

# Odisha

Indian police say Russian who died after allegedly criticising Ukraine war 'likely fell to his death'

The politician reportedly said in the summer that a Russian missile bombardment on Ukraine was ‘terrorism’.

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Dec 27th 2022, 3:32 PM

# RIP

Suspension bridge collapse kills at least 132 in India

The bridge had been closed for renovation for almost six months and was reopened just four days ago.

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Oct 31st 2022, 9:34 AM

# India

Bridge collapse in India kills over 60 and drops hundreds into river

The Victorian-era suspension bridge was only reopened to the public this week, after months of repairs

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Oct 30th 2022, 5:38 PM

# India

Police arrest six men accused of gang-raping and murdering two teen sisters in India

An autopsy report confirmed sexual assault and asphyxiation as the cause of death.

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Sep 15th 2022, 3:06 PM

# India

Flash flooding leaves 40 dead in northern India

Disasters caused by floods are common in India’s Himalayan north during the monsoon season, but scientists say they are becoming more frequent due to climate change.

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Aug 21st 2022, 11:30 AM