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… Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident "tragic". "My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones," his office said in a statement on X. …
… The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) -- echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- has won millions of online followers on social media sites since its launch last month. …
… Photo:AFP Audio By Vocalize Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday called India a natural partner and invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, turning the page at least rhetorically on friction despite newfound US warmth towards China. …
May 20 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s whirlwind visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday — the opening leg of a five-nation tour that will also take him to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy — comes at a moment analysts describe as one of significant strategic …
… s count votes after the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on May 4, 2026. [AFP] Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
India's riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they marched toward parliament on Monday over alleged irregularities in major examinations, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
India's riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they marched toward parliament on Monday over alleged irregularities in major examinations, including question paper leaks and technical glitches. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
India's first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, completed its maiden flight on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The rocket, built by Skyroot Aerospace and capable of carrying payloads up to 350 kilograms into low-Earth orbit, marks a significant step for India in the global space economy.
India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, saying the attacks risk undermining regional peace and security, and called on all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate, and return to dialogue.
India's government has amended rules under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, requiring NGOs receiving foreign funds to specify their activities from an approved list, declare where they will operate, and comply with stricter reporting requirements including detailed website disclosures and expanded annual activity reports.
India has amended rules for non-governmental organisations receiving foreign funds, requiring them to specify their activities from an approved list, declare where they will operate, and comply with stricter reporting requirements on websites, social media, and annual filings. Since 2014, Modi's government has suspended or barred thousands of non-profit groups from receiving foreign funding, accusing some of using the funds for "anti-national activities".
G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.
President William Ruto congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Ruto praised Modi's leadership across three consecutive terms and reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to strengthening ties with India.
India's High Commission in Nairobi will mark the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, with a free public event at Visa Oshwal Grounds themed "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Registration is mandatory, and participants will receive complimentary T-shirts and yoga mats.
India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist BJP swept to power in the eastern border state of West Bengal last month, according to official statistics. The new West Bengal government ordered the establishment of detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees after taking power.
India and Australia have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening defence and strategic cooperation, with focus on maritime security, defence industry collaboration, and Indo-Pacific stability, during the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi.
India and Venezuela are strengthening ties in the energy sector, with New Delhi describing Caracas as a preferred partner. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in upstream and downstream energy projects as global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day visit to deepen cooperation between the oil exporter and energy-hungry India, the world's third-largest oil importer, which is ramping up purchases of Venezuelan crude to offset Middle East supply disruptions.
At least 21 people were killed when a fire broke out at Flourish Stay, a bed-and-breakfast in south New Delhi, on Wednesday morning, with more than 40 people taken to hospitals for treatment. Building fires are common in India due to lack of firefighting equipment and disregard for safety regulations.
The creator of India's viral "Cockroach People's Party" parody campaign announced plans to lead a peaceful protest in New Delhi on Saturday. The satirical movement, which has won millions of social media followers since launching last month, was prompted by a Chief Justice's reported remarks calling young government critics "cockroaches," and the founder is calling for the resignation of the Education Minister over alleged examination irregularities.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday killed 82 workers and left two missing, marking China's worst mining disaster in nearly two decades. Authorities said the mine operator committed serious safety violations, and an investigation has been launched.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United Arab Emirates to pursue major energy agreements as global oil prices surge amid US-Israel tensions with Iran and Middle East instability. India sources roughly 10 per cent of its crude oil from the UAE and is the Gulf nation's largest liquefied natural gas customer, and stands to benefit from the UAE's recent withdrawal from OPEC.
Adani Enterprises Limited will pay the US Treasury $275 million to settle a probe into 32 apparent violations of US sanctions against Iran involving purchases of liquefied petroleum gas shipments between November 2023 and June 2025.
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have sparked debate across Asia and the Indian Ocean Region over freedom of navigation and maritime security. The disputes centre on US–Iran tensions over possible transit fees and Iran's control of the strategic waterway, which carries a major share of global oil shipments.
Vote counting is underway in five Indian states and territories, with focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party seeks to unseat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's All India Trinamool Congress, which has held power since 2011. Exit polls predict a slight edge for the BJP, though the campaign faced controversy over voter roll removals.