India election sees turnout fall in second phase as Modi and Gandhi trade barbs
India election sees turnout fall in second phase as Modi and Gandhi trade barbs
Water shortages, traffic aggravate India's Bengaluru as it votes
Bengaluru is home to thousands of startups and global firms
India begins voting in second phase of giant election as Modi vs Gandhi campaign heats up
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general elections
China's Sinopec charts global expansion with refinery in rival India's backyard
Feasibility being completed for $4.5bn project at Hambantota port
Businessmen want PM Shehbaz to reconcile with PTI founder, improve ties with India
Businessmen want PM Shehbaz to reconcile with jailed PTI founder, improve ties with India
Tesla shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo
IEA says electric car sales to rise strongly in 2014, but affordability to remain the key factor
India unemployment -- The biggest worry in world's fastest growing economy: Poll
Rural consumption, inflation and poverty are the other challenges
Modi is accused of using hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at an Indian election rally
The Congress party moved the Election Commission saying Modi broke rules by using religion as a tool
Indian court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal until May 7
Arvind Kejriwal is a fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
India sugar demand surges in heatwave and election season
Consumption of cold drinks and ice cream rises during roughly from mid-March to mid-June
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and Muslims
The report noted rise in hate speech and revocation of Muslim-majority Kashmir's special status
MPC members say India rate cuts required to reach potential growth
However, they remained divided over timing
Pakistan, Iran resolve to broaden bilateral cooperation
Both presidents Zardari, Dr Raisi expressed deep concern over worsening situation in Gaza
Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide, media say
People's National Congress won 65 of the 93 seats
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
Two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times
India to rerun election at 11 places in Manipur after violence
The election authorities had declared the voting void at the 11 locations
Maldives votes in election key to its India, China relations
More than 284,000 people are expected to choose the 93 members of parliament
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a tonne
The largest living snake today is Asia’s reticulated python at 33 feet (10 meters)
Tesla chief Elon Musk postpones India trip, as South Asian nation goes to polls
Says he is looking forward to plan the visit later this year
India's strife-torn Manipur overcomes fear of violence to vote in big numbers
There were scattered incidents of violence on Friday in Manipur state, despite heavy security
Hindu-Muslim divisions sway voting in Indian district scarred by deadly riots
Critics accuse the BJP of targeting 200 million minority Muslims to please their hardline Hindu base
India's Wipro scrapes past lowered revenue expectations
India's Wipro scrapes past lowered revenue expectations
First-time voters rejoice in India's Maoist rebel heartland
Vpters said they are voting for Modi: "If he wins, our roads will get better"
Pakistan deeply disappointed by UNSC dissensus on Palestine's full UN membership
Foreign Office spokesperson regrets US veto
India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What you need to know
Nearly 1 billion people eligible to vote and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the pole position
India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
Indian election to last 7 weeks, has 968 mln voters
IMF calls for fiscal restraint in year with most elections ever
IMF calls for fiscal restraint in year with most elections ever
Fear eclipses election campaign in India's strife-torn Manipur
Campaign meetings are being held behind closed doors because of a fear of violence
India defers approval of Paytm's investment in its payments arm
India defers approval of Paytm's investment in its payments arm
India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What are the key issues?
India's economy is expected to have grown by about 8% in the last fiscal year
India's Lok Sabha election 2024: What are electronic voting machines?
It is a thick, rectangular device used to electronically record votes cast in elections
India's Modi warns of 'black money' in political funding after old system scrapped by court
Corporate funding of political parties is a sensitive matter in India and
India's Lok Sabha election 2024: the main political parties and candidates
The country has more than 2,500 political parties
At least four people drown as boat capsizes in Indian-occupied Kashmir
Most of the passengers were children, and rescuers were searching for many others missing passengers
WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan
DRAP sent suspect drums of propylene glycol for testing
India forecasts above average monsoon rains after dry 2023
The monsoon is expected to total 106% of the long-term average this year
India court extends detention of opposition leader Kejriwal until April 23, Live Law says
Kejriwal is a fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and rejects the charges against him
Electricity distribution companies are involved in overbilling: Naqvi
Says crackdown in progress against power theft, tariffs are too high
India's BJP election manifesto lacks plans for structural economic reforms: Citi
Says the document is more tilted towards continuity than change
India's Modi says BJP poll manifesto focuses on creating jobs
India begins voting on April 19 in general elections that will be held in seven stages until June 1
Imminent heatwaves: India asks companies to fire-up power plants to meet rising electricity demand
The South Asian nation registered an 8pc rise in consumption in the last financial year
India inflation eases to five-month low thanks to drop in fuel prices
US interest rate cut delay may affect RBI decision
Educated and unemployed: India's angry young voters
India readies for general elections that begin April 19
Indian troops martyr Kashmiri youth in Pulwama
The youth was martyred during the so-called cordon and search operation in Pulwama district.
Modi eyes a third win in India election. Who is he and how did he come to power?
His Hindu nationalist agenda has polarised the country
India election: Congress's Gandhis, trailing Modi, battle for political survival
Virtually all opinion polls suggest Modi's nationalist BJP will return to power for a rare 3rd term
Drained' Zampa withdrew from IPL to put family and body first
Zampa had been due to join Rajasthan Royals
India's blue-chips set to open higher; US inflation in focus
India’s GIFT Nifty was trading at 22,825.
Jadeja reaches IPL milestone in Chennai's win over Kolkata
He has taken 156 wickets and made 2,776 runs in the IPL
India's Sensex powers past 75,000, NSE market capitalisation tops $4.81tr
Tata Motors gained 1pc, leading auto stocks 0.3pc higher
US monitoring India's involvement in killings of Pakistani citizens
He said US encourages both sides to avoid escalation and find a resolution through dialogue.
Muslims face dwindling representation in Modi's India
Secular parties avoid selecting Muslim candidates because they fear they would not appeal to Hindus
Political merchandise sales pick up - weeks before India election
It is a low-margin, high-volume business, where the price of a party badge can start from 1 rupee
Hit hard by extreme weather, some Indian farmers say expanding natural farming is the answer
Experts calling for using these methods across India amid climate change and decreasing profits
India's top court puts order banning Islamic schools on hold
The court was responding to a challenge to the March 22 order of the Allahabad High Court
India must keep e-scooter subsidies to boost adoption
India must keep e-scooter subsidies to boost adoption
Minister warns India of befitting response in event of misadventure against Pakistan
Asif says Pakistan had freed Abhinandan as an act of charity toward its arch-rival
Pakistan slams Indian minister's remarks, says resolute to safeguard sovereignty
Foreign Office spokesperson says peace desire must not be misconstrued as weakness
Bollywood plays its part in India election season dominated by Modi
‘The Kerala Story’ is among a string of films released since last year which appealed to BJP base
Pakistan wants international response to Indian network of extraterritorial killings
Pakistan wants global response to Indian network of extrajudicial, extraterritorial killings
Indian government ordered 'assassinations in Pakistan', reports UK publication
Indian government ordered ‘assassinations in Pakistan’, says UK publication
India's rate panel holds key rate steady on robust growth, above target inflation
The Reserve Bank of India kept the main lending rate unchanged at 6.5%, in line with expectations
Exclusive: Modi sets ambitious India economic goals for probable third term
Modi has “guaranteed” making the economy the third largest in the world from fifth now if he wins
Online hate sows Muslim fears as India votes
India has a long and grim history of sectarian clashes between majority Hindus and minority Muslims
Majority of recent CO2 emissions linked to just 57 producers, says report
Aramco, Gazprom and Coal India are the top three emitters
Chemical factory blast claimed four lives in India
Chemical factory blast claimed four lives in India
Ghost in the machine: Deepfake tools warp India election
Political parties are harnessing powerful artificial intelligence tools to make deepfakes
India wheat procurement: Govt asks traders to avoid buying new crop for shoring up state stocks
Rising wheat prices forced the government to sell record quantities to boost local supplies
India rejects China's renaming of 30 places in Himalayan border state
India and China share a 3,800 km border
South Asia jobs creation lags population growth: World Bank
The region created an average of 10m jobs a year, working-age population grew by 19m
India braces for heatwaves with impact seen on inflation, election
The South Asian nation is the world's second largest wheat producer.
India puts on hold proposed hike in road toll charges as elections approach
India will hold a general election in seven phases from April 19 to early June
India's Modi questions rival Congress about island ceded to Sri Lanka
A 1976 agreement barred Indian fishermen from waters around the 285-acre island in the Palk Strait
India hydropower output records steepest fall in nearly four decades
Reduction seven times faster than global rate as the entire world experienced El Nino effects
India's opposition Congress gets breather from $420 mln tax payment until after elections
The party has called the action as politically motivated and an attempt to financially cripple it
Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in graft case, media reports say
Kejriwal blamed Modi for his arrest
Indian Oil, Panasonic Energy enter pact to make lithium cells
Indian Oil, Panasonic Energy enter pact to make lithium cells
India rescuing citizens forced into cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia
India rescuing citizens forced into cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia
India opposition unites over pre-election arrest, blames PM Modi
"Narendra Modi is trying match-fixing in this election," Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi said
India rescuing citizens forced into cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia
More than 5,000 Indians are trapped in Cambodia
India youth unemployment much higher among graduates: ILO
Jobless rate in their case stands at 29.1pc. It is 3.4pc if they cannot read or write
Willey exits IPL citing personal reasons, Henry joins Lucknow
He quit international cricket after the 50-overs World Cup in India last year
Pakistan expresses dismay over absence of Indian diplomats from Iftar dinner
Pakistan expresses dismay over absence of Indian diplomats from Iftar dinner
India's Congress bemoans 'tax terrorism' after second tax notice
India's Congress bemoans 'tax terrorism' after second tax notice
India keen on trade deals with Britain, Oman early in Modi's probable third term, sources say
Modi will be seeking a rare third term
Sania Mirza likely to contest India's Lok Sabha elections
Former Indian cricket captain Azharuddin proposed her name
India sizzles in global equity capital markets amid Asia deals drought
Total ECM deals rose 139pc, making it the most active in Asia Pacific where activity was down 46.8pc
'Hats off to those who fast and work': Bharti Singh about Ramazan
She talks magic of the holy month and fasting
India to spend $3.7 bln to fence Myanmar border, source says
India has said it would fence border and end visa-free movement policy for security of its citizens
Hussey hails Ravindra for making fast start to IPL career
The 24-year-old has hit the ground running in his debut IPL season
Workforce shortage: Croatia latest addition to destination list for Asian migrants
Mass emigration and a shrinking population has created tens of thousands of vacant positions
Christians in India fearful as election looms
Christians were attacked in 2008 when mobs rampaged through parts of India's eastern state of Odisha
Consumer stocks rise 18pc in India but are laggards
Wealth concentrated in the richest 1% is at its highest in six decades
India's central bank likely to hold rates steady until at least July
Inflation, which is still close to the upper band of the central bank's 2%-6% target
Salman, Munawar and more light up politician Baba Siddique's Iftar party
Baba Siddique’s Iftar parties considered one of the high-profile events of Mumbai
Sana Khan makes rare media appearance at Iftar bash
Sana has generally avoided paparazzi and media appearances since her departure from showbiz
Siraj says trade with India unacceptable, condemns FM Dar's statement
Siraj says trade with India unacceptable, condemns FM Dar’s statement
Naveen Jindal leaves Congress Party to join BJP before India election
Opposition Congress Party's members are joining Modi's BJP which is tipped to win a third term
Delhi's Pant overcomes jitters to make comeback in IPL after car crash
Pant was involved in a near-fatal crash in December 2022
Indian activist's hunger strike for Ladakh autonomy draws thousands of supporters
Wangchuk's campaign seeks to highlight the damage to Ladakh's fragile ecology
India brings back 35 Somali pirates as part of operations near Red Sea
India captured them from cargo ship Ruen last week, 3 months after it was hijacked off Somali coast
YouTuber Arun Srikanth fasts in solidarity with Palestine's kids
Arun Mashettey has been treating his fans and followers with glimpses of his Iftar
Indian court effectively bans madrasas in big state before election
The move can further distance many Muslims from PM Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist govt
India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election
Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates rely on imports from India
Bengaluru's Karthik shrugs off Chennai defeat, backs batsmen to fire
Bengaluru boasts two of the world's most consistent players in Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis
Corporate India in spotlight after political donor list release
Corporate India in spotlight after political donor list release
Top Indian opposition leaders accused of financial crimes
Prime Minister Modi denies any political interference
Chennai keen to help Ruturaj ease into captaincy, says coach Fleming
The five-times champions begin their 2024 campaign against RCB
India opposition members detained after arrest of Delhi leader Kejriwal
All the main leaders of his decade-old party are in jail in connection with the liquor case
Delhi chief minister Kejriwal arrested in liquor graft case
The arrest means the main leaders of the AAP are in jail following arrests of two of his deputies
Purple fingers and indelible ink are the hallmarks of India's elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely expected to win another term in power
New Delhi's top elected official arrested in liquor bribery case
New Delhi’s top elected official arrested in liquor bribery case
India's opposition struggles to battle Modi juggernaut
Modi's popularity remains stratospheric a decade after he first swept to power
Pakistan did not invade Afghanistan but acted against terrorist hideouts: FO
Pakistan condemns Israel for its war crimes and India for violating human rights
India 'screwed up': How the US lobbied New Delhi to reverse laptop rules
India's laptop and personal computer market is estimated to be worth $8 billion annually
India's richest 1pc has highest concentration of wealth in decades, study shows
By 2023-end, India's richest citizens owned 40.1% of the country's wealth, the highest since 1961
JSW Group-MG Motor venture aims to sell 1m EVs in India by 2030
Electric models made up about 2% of total car sales in India in 2023
India's Modi shows confidence about elections; asks ministries for 5-year goals
Opinion polls predict an easy win for him and his Bharatiya Janata Party
Pakistan happier than India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan
Finland is world's happiest country for seventh year: study
India stares at summer water crisis as reservoir levels slide
In the southern state of Karnataka, home to Bengaluru, the main reservoir was down to 16% capacity
Mumbai skipper Pandya fit to bowl in IPL, Kohli back in action for Bangalore
Pandya has been out of action since last October after suffering an ankle injury
India joins US, France, Britain with missile that fires multiple N-warheads
India joins US, France, Britain with missile that fires multiple N-warheads
India's 'lottery king' emerges as top political donor in opaque system
India's 'lottery king' emerges as top political donor in opaque system
India's 'lottery king' emerges as top political donor, Modi biggest recipient
Martin has splurged on politicians, handing out expensive gifts as his business empire grew
Modi says he's confident of win in India elections
Modi says he's confident of win in India elections
India to begin voting on April 19 in world's largest election
Nearly 970 million people are registered to vote at over one million polling stations
Sania Mirza, son Izhaan Mirza observe Ramazan with traditional zeal
She is now a single parent after parting ways with Shoaib Malik
India market regulator defers full launch of same day settlement
The plan has met resistance from offshore investors
Indian navy intercepts Somali pirates on cargo ship Ruen
The pirates opened fire on the navy ship in international waters
India antitrust body to probe Google's in-app billing amid dispute with startups
Indian startups have been at odds with Google for months over the fee it charges for in-app payments
India antitrust body orders probe into Google's billing dispute
India antitrust body orders probe into Google's billing dispute
India's Election Commission to announce dates for general elections on March 16
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with newly elected commissioners will announce date
Vedanta, Airtel, Essel among top funders of Indian political parties in last 5 years, data shows
The information was made public by the Election Commission of India
Pakistan condemns India's discriminatory citizenship act
FO highlights escalating wave of Hindutva under BJP government led by Modi
Obscure trust links India's top businesses with Modi's election war chest
Obscure trust links India's top businesses with Modi's election war chest
48 HOURS: Sunrise to sunset in Mumbai with Suresh Muthuswami of TCS
Here is how Muthuswami spends 48 hours in India's bustling financial hub
Improvement in ties with India cannot be unilateral: Maleeha Lodhi
Says India should also improve its working relationship with Pakistan
India big businesses feed Modi's election war chest via an obscure trust
Eight of the country's top groups donated at least $50 million in total between 2019 and 2023
Protest in India against contentious citizenship law
Protests broke out in the eastern state of Assam and the southern state of Tamil Nadu
Elevated food prices keep India inflation high
Cereal prices rose 7.60pc higher year-on-year in Feb compared to 7.83pc in the previous month
India-made fighter jet Tejas crashes for first time; pilot ejected safely
Tuesday's crash breaks the jet's safety record since its first test flight more than two decades ago
Salman Khan announces new film, calls it 'special collaboration'
He took to X and notified his followers about the development
SRK to Katrina: Actors' multi-crore gifts for Anant Ambani, Radhika
Anant Ambani will marry Radhika on July 12
India implements citizenship law opposed by Muslims before election
India grants nationality to non-Muslims who fled from Muslim-majority countries before Dec. 31, 2014
Serum Institute of India looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue
It invested $2 billion during the peak of the global health crisis to boost production.
India says non-EU trade group commits to $100bn investment in a 15-year deal
European Free Trade Association comprises Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
India's spin maestro Ashwin re-invents himself to stay relevant
Ashwin finished the series as its leading wicket-taker against England
Ashwin dents England top order, India sense big win
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wrecked England's top order
Climate change: Bengaluru water shortage is worsening and hurting businesses
Companies like Microsoft have opted to water recycling for washroom use
Modi cuts LPG price, announces $15bn spending splurge
Modi has made high growth, infrastructure development his key poll plank in his last two tenures
From camels to control rooms: India prepares for its mammoth election exercise
More than 960 million Indians are registered to vote
India's Congress vows 'first job' for all graduates if voted into power
India's Congress vows 'first job' for all graduates if voted into power
India announces $1.2 bln investment in AI projects
India announces $1.2 bln investment in AI projects
Yadav, Ashwin help India bundle England out for 218
England collapsed from 175-3 after Zak Crawley's 79 and survived just 57.4 overs
Farmers from across India set to join 'Delhi Chalo' march as police arrest dozens
Action delays plan to converge on the capital
India 'drone sisters' steer farming and social change
The scheme aims to help modernise Indian farming by reducing labour costs
Modi felicitates Shehbaz Sharif on assuming PM role second time
Shehbaz earlier served in the highest office from April 2022 to August 2023
Climate change: India wheat crop ravaged by rain, as Feb likely to be warmest on record
Unseasonably warm weather cut output in 2022 and 2023, poor harvest now to force wheat import
Indian startups ask antitrust body to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move
Indian startups ask antitrust body to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move
Indian train drivers in crash that killed 14 were watching cricket
The fatal collision in Andhra Pradesh in October took place as India played England in World Cup
Moody's raises India 2024 GDP forecast sharply
Sees improved investment outlook amid rising capacity utilisation, credit growth, business sentiment
India asks tech firms to seek approval before releasing 'unreliable' AI tools
India has been tightening regulations for social media companies
India's Serum boosts supply of cheaper cervical cancer shots ahead of mass drive
It expects the vaccine to be substantially, probably eight times, cheaper" when supplied to govt
Indian police detain three accused of raping Brazilian-Spanish tourist
The couple said they had camped out because they could not find hotels nearby
Indian farmers to march on New Delhi in call for higher crop prices
The protests under the “Delhi Chalo March” began in early February
India to build new naval base on Lakshadweep archipelago to boost security
India to build new naval base on Lakshadweep archipelago to boost security
Google's removal of apps from Play Store in India 'cannot be permitted'
Google's removal of apps from Play Store in India 'cannot be permitted'
Threat to regional peace as Indian terrorist arrested on Afghan soil
Hailing from India’s Kerala state, Islam entered Afghanistan via Tajikistan
India farmer protest fuels opposition hopes of denting Modi's appeal
Real rural wages grew 1pc in 2023 after contracting nearly 3pc in the previous two years
India, South Africa block investment deal at WTO talks
India, South Africa block investment deal at WTO talks
Cognizant asks India employees to work from office thrice a week, internal memo shows
Cognizant asks India employees to work from office thrice a week, internal memo shows
With handouts, piped water and cooking gas, India's Modi woos women voters
India has produced a female prime minister and two female presidents
India announces four-member crew for 'Gaganyaan' space mission
Gaganyaan, or "sky craft" will cost about 90.23 billion rupees
Say cheese: Indian state to inspect global fast-food chains for finding real cheese
Scrutiny of McDonald's sparks wider crackdown which include Burger King, Pizza Hut, Domino's
Food may have less influence in India CPI calculation amid spending trend shift
Indian farmers are already protesting and demanding higher prices
Court sentences 23 over contaminated Uzbekistan cough syrup deaths
Families of the 68 dead children to get $80,000 each as compensation
Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down from board of payments bank
Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down from board of payments bank
Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says
India Hate Lab documented 668 hate speech incidents targeting Muslims in 2023, 255 in first 6 months
Young protesters determined to secure India agrarian reforms from Modi govt
One of them says their resolve to bring about the change helps face police every day
India consumer spending: More focus on discretionary items than food
Large parts of the population living in rural areas face stagnant incomes and high inflation
India's Assam scraps colonial-era Muslim marriage law
Assam repealed Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, effective from Feb. 24
Indian propaganda of Jaish al-Adl commander's killing in Pakistan debunked
Indian propaganda of Jaish al-Adl commander's killing in Pakistan debunked
India interest rate impeding growth goals, says committee member
Says the MPC's inflation projections of 4.5pc for 2024-25 do not warrant a repo rate of 6.5pc
Israel's military exports to top buyer India unaffected by Gaza war
Israel's military exports to top buyer India unaffected by Gaza war
Protesting Indian farmers burn effigies of Modi and other ministers
Protesting Indian farmers burn effigies of Modi and other ministers
Uber explores metro, bus bookings in partnership with India's ONDC
Uber explores metro, bus bookings in partnership with India's ONDC
X takes down accounts that media say are linked to India farmers protests
X takes down accounts that media say are linked to India farmers protests
Water shortage in India's Silicon Valley: Bengaluru is a template for urban ruin, says activist
The city has lost 79pc of water bodies and 88pc of green cover over four decades
India rooftop solar gets a $9bn boost from Modi govt, especially for its remote areas
Home to 1.4bn people, the South Asian country is witnessing a fast rising hunger for energy
India's Bumrah rested for fourth test v England, Rahul misses out again
Mohammed Siraj will lead the Indian pace attack in the absence of Bumrah
