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Sikkim flash floods: Death toll rises to 14

The death toll in the flash flood in north eastern Indian state of Sikkim has mounted to 14 while 102 others, including 22 army personnel, remained missing, officials said today
5 October 2023, 06:45 AM

Floods in India’s Sikkim leave 10 dead, 82 missing

At least ten people were killed in India’s state of Sikkim and 82 others, including 23 army personnel, were missing after heavy rainfall caused the glacial Lhonak lake to overflow, spurring catastrophic flooding in the region yesterday, officials said.
4 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Floods in India's Sikkim leave 10 dead, 82 missing

At least ten people were killed in India's state of Sikkim and 82 others, including 23 army personnel, were missing after heavy rainfall caused the glacial Lhonak lake to overflow, spurring catastrophic flooding in the region todayday, officials said
4 October 2023, 15:30 PM

At least 23 Indian soldiers missing in flash flood: army

The Indian army said Wednesday that 23 soldiers were missing after a powerful flash flood caused by intense rainfall tore through a valley in the mountainous northeast Sikkim state
4 October 2023, 04:04 AM

India arrests 1,000 in child marriage crackdown

More than 1,000 people were arrested yesterday in India’s remote northeast during the second government crackdown on illegal child marriages in the region this year, authorities said.
3 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Illegal Funding Probe: India police raid media office, journos’ homes

Indian police yesterday raided the New Delhi office of a news portal and the homes of journalists and writers linked to it as part of an investigation into suspected illegal foreign funding of the media company, two government officials said.
3 October 2023, 18:00 PM

India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats: report

India has told Canada that it must repatriate 41 diplomats by October 10, the Financial Times reported yesterday.
3 October 2023, 18:00 PM

India’s Assam arrests 1,000 in child marriage crackdown

More than 1,000 people were arrested today in India's remote northeast during the second government crackdown on illegal child marriages in the region this year, authorities said
3 October 2023, 11:52 AM

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha arrested

The police in Delhi today arrested news portal NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its Human Resources head Amit Chakravarty after searching more than 30 locations and questioning several journalists in a case filed under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act following allegations that the portal received money for pro-China propaganda
3 October 2023, 09:12 AM

India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats: FT

India has told Canada that it must repatriate 41 diplomats by October 10, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday
3 October 2023, 05:31 AM

Serum Institute to start making second WHO-approved malaria vaccine

Serum Institute of India yesterday said it will begin manufacturing the world's second malaria vaccine for children approved by the World Health Organization (WHO)
3 October 2023, 03:53 AM

Afghan embassy in India suspends operations

Afghanistan’s embassy in India suspended operations yesterday, more than two years after the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul following the collapse of the Western-backed government.
1 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Afghanistan shuts down embassy in New Delhi

The Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi announced on Saturday night that it was shutting down its operations from today, citing "lack of support" by the Indian government, failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources
1 October 2023, 04:39 AM

Mob did not storm home of Manipur CM

Indian police have dismissed as “false and misleading” reports that a mob attacked the private residence of Biren Singh, chief minister of the strife-torn northeastern state of Manipur, adding that it was protected by “adequate security”.
29 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Mob did not storm home of Manipur chief minister: Indian police

Indian police have dismissed as "false and misleading" reports that a mob attacked the private residence of Biren Singh, chief minister of the strife-torn northeastern state of Manipur, adding that it was protected by "adequate security"
29 September 2023, 09:27 AM

FIR filed against Sikh separatist chief for 'World Terror Cup' threat

The Indian police in the western Indian state of Gujarat have registered an FIR against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of banned Sikh separatist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), for threatening to turn the cricket World Cup, starting on October 5 in Ahmedabad, into "World Terror Cup"
29 September 2023, 08:36 AM

India to look into any ‘specific’ info

India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India has told Canada it was open to looking into any “specific” or “relevant” information it provides on the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
27 September 2023, 18:00 PM

IAS officer retired by Indian govt

A senior bureaucrat of the Indian government, who had reportedly ordered the emptying of an entire stadium of athletes so that her pet dog can take walks, has been compulsorily retired.
27 September 2023, 18:00 PM

India declares the entire state ‘disturbed area’

The government of India’s northeastern state of Manipur yesterday declared the entire state a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for a period of six months in the wake of the prevailing law and order situation.
27 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Indian govt retires IAS officer who emptied Delhi stadium to walk her dog

A senior bureaucrat of the Indian government, who had reportedly ordered the emptying of an entire stadium of athletes so that her pet dog can take walks, has been compulsorily retired
27 September 2023, 13:05 PM