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India's ruling party takes control of capital as chief minister sworn in
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India's ruling party takes control of capital as chief minister sworn in

The BJP’s landslide win marked the party’s first control of Delhi’s legislature since 1998, ousting Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party

Indian Supreme Court halts top podcaster's shows amid obscenity charges
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India's top court halts podcaster's shows

Judges said the podcast host could approach the police for protection after his lawyer said he had received death threats

Thousands of Indian investors lose $100 million in Ponzi scheme, police say
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Thousands of Indian investors lose $100 million in Ponzi scheme, police say

The company collected INR 17 billion from nearly 7,000 investors since 2021 but has repaid only half

Tesla begins hiring in India after Musk and Modi meet
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Tesla begins hiring in India after Musk and Modi meet

Tesla is also seeking to launch its satellite internet service Starlink in India

Indian court jails man for life in rape, killing of Irish woman
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Indian court jails man for life in rape, killing of Irish woman

The victim was 28 and befriended the convicted man, Vikat Bhagat, during her visit in March 2017

End of the road for Kolkata's beloved yellow taxis
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End of the road for Kolkata's beloved yellow taxis

Strict emissions standards introduced in 2009 have led to the retirement of thousands of Ambassador taxis, with only a few thousand remaining in Kolkata

India capital shaken by 4.0-magnitude quake
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India capital shaken by 4.0-magnitude quake

No major damage reported, residents terrified as buildings shook

18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival
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18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival

The stampede in New Delhi occurred as crowds rushed to board trains for the ongoing event

UAE takes center stage as chief guest at Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025
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UAE takes center stage as chief guest at Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025

UAE Economy Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri will be the chief guest, with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurating the event.

Trump says US has approved extradition of suspect in 2008 Mumbai attacks
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Trump says US has approved extradition of suspect in 2008 Mumbai attacks

Attacks were carried out by terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba on November 26, 2008

India PM Modi ends foreign tour with nuclear deals in pipeline
India

India PM Modi ends foreign tour with nuclear deals in pipeline

India aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070 by increasing number of nuclear plants

Denouncing India tariffs, Trump agrees to trade talks
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Denouncing India tariffs, Trump agrees to trade talks

India aims to double trade with U.S. by 2030, U.S. seeks to lower trade deficit with India

Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival
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Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival

Authorities stepped up the numbers of police officers and put air ambulances on standby in the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh state

India's Hindu mega-festival supercharges economy
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India's Hindu mega-festival supercharges economy

Festival estimated to contribute $24-30 billion to the economy, with additional government revenues expected

How BJP broke AAP’s hold in Delhi: Journalist Rohinee Singh explains
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How BJP broke AAP’s hold in Delhi: Journalist Rohinee Singh explains

Delhi voters felt betrayed by AAP and saw BJP as a better alternative, says Singh

Ed Sheeran denies breaking law during impromptu Indian performance
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Indian police halt Ed Sheeran gig

Local authorities said that while Sheeran had a permit to play at concerts, that did not extend to impromptu outdoor performances

India's Modi to meet Trump with planned tariff concessions
India

India's Modi to meet Trump with planned tariff concessions

Upcoming meeting has been overshadowed by deportation of Indians from US

Indian PM Modi's party wins election in capital after 27 years out of power
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Indian PM Modi's party wins election in capital after 27 years out of power

Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had not controlled the local legislature in Delhi since 1998

Top opponent of India PM Modi loses New Delhi seat
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Top opponent of India PM Modi loses New Delhi seat

Arvind Kejriwal lost his seat to Modi's BJP reflecting expected wider losses by his Aam Aadmi Party

India PM Modi to meet Trump in US visit next week: foreign ministry
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India PM Modi to meet Trump in US visit next week: foreign ministry

Modi will visit Washington from February 12-13 and will be among the first world leaders to visit the US following Trump's inauguration