India

Hundreds of flights delayed at Delhi airport after glitch in air traffic system
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Hundreds of flights delayed at Delhi airport after glitch in air traffic system

The glitch, which delayed departures by an average of an hour, could cascade and lead to logjams at other airports in the country

Musk's Starlink to start services in India
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Musk's Starlink to start services in India

Starlink to debut in India through Maharashtra as tech giants expand digital footprint in the country

Indian investigators freeze assets in Anil Ambani probe
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Indian investigators freeze assets in Anil Ambani probe

Anil, the younger sibling of Asia's richest person Mukesh Ambani, has business interests ranging from power to defense but has seen his fortunes wane over the last two decades

India launches mass overhaul of voter rolls
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India launches mass overhaul of voter rolls

The three-month voter registration overhaul -- known as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) -- kicked off in 12 states and territories, many of which are slated to hold local elections next year

India temple stampede kills nine
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India temple stampede kills nine

Stampede erupted at Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, amid a large gathering of devotees.

US signs 10-year defense pact with India, Hegseth says
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US signs 10-year defense pact with India, Hegseth says

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Chinese and Indian counterparts in Malaysia as Washington seeks to boost security ties in the Indo-Pacific

Indian state-backed refinery halts Russian oil
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Indian state-backed refinery halts Russian oil

Relations between Washington and New Delhi plummeted in August after Trump raised tariffs to 50 percent, with US officials accusing India of fueling Russia's war in Ukraine by buying Moscow's discounted oil

India's defense minister set to meet US counterpart Hegseth in Malaysia, officials say
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India's defense minister set to meet US counterpart Hegseth in Malaysia, officials say

The talks are expected to include a review of India's plans to purchase military hardware from the US, such as six Boeing P8I aircraft for the Indian Navy

Modi keeps travelling the world, just not where Trump is
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Modi keeps travelling the world, just not where Trump is

Modi’s aides fear an unscripted exchange with Trump could spark fresh controversy over the May conflict with Pakistan

China, India had 'active' communication over border control
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China, India had 'active' communication over border control

China's defense ministry says in the latest round of high-level military talks held on Indian side of a meeting point, the neighbors agreed to continue their dialogue through military and diplomatic channels

India evacuates tens of thousands as cyclone Montha gains strength
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India evacuates tens of thousands as cyclone Montha gains strength

The cyclone is likely to turn into a severe storm by Tuesday, before crossing the coast of Andhra Pradesh later in the day

Top US, India officials discuss ties as trade rift drags on
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Top US, India officials discuss ties as trade rift drags on

The meeting took place on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit in Malaysia

India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve
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India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve

The neighbors -- the world's two most populous nations -- remain strategic rivals competing for regional influence, but ties have eased gradually since a deadly Himalayan border clash in 2020

India cautious on trade deals, says US pact ‘very near’
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India cautious on trade deals, says US pact ‘very near’

An official aware of the ongoing trade talks with the US told reporters in New Delhi that two countries are sorting out the language of their agreement

Bus collision blaze kills 20 in southern India, media say
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Bus collision blaze kills 20 in southern India, media say

Though India is the world's third-largest car market, it has some of the deadliest roads, with road accidents last year killing about 180,000 nationwide

India trials Delhi cloud seeding to combat deadly smog
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India trials Delhi cloud seeding to combat deadly smog

Delhi officials say artificial rain could come as soon as October 29 if weather conditions stay favorable

Inside India's RSS, the legion of Hindu ultranationalists
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Inside India's RSS, the legion of Hindu ultranationalists

The RSS, marking 100 years, remains the driving force of Hindu nationalism in Prime Minister Modi’s India

Trump says he discussed trade with India's Modi
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Trump says he discussed trade with India's Modi

US president has recently targeted India for its Russian oil purchases

Delhi air quality at 'hazardous' levels after Diwali fireworks
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Delhi air quality at 'hazardous' levels after Diwali fireworks

IQAir's reading for New Delhi was 442, making the Indian capital the world's most polluted major city

Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease
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Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease

US administration has imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods during ongoing trade negotiations