Violent crimes in India show decline over past decade: data
National Crime Records Bureau figures show that reported rape cases fell by nearly 19 per cent — from 36,735 in 2014 to 29,670 in 2023 — after almost doubling during the…
What is the ‘I love Muhammad’ row sparking communal tensions in India
Indian media outlets reported that a lightboard with the slogan “I Love Muhammad” stoked tensions between Muslim and Hindu communities, with some people from the latter…
Russian state TV taps anti-colonialism narrative in India as part of pro-Kremlin media push
India, with its relatively neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has emerged as a key priority for Moscow.
Authorities raid Anil Ambani-linked Reliance Infra premises in Indore, Mumbai
Enforcement Directorate raids six Reliance Infrastructure premises in Indore and Mumbai as part of its probe into alleged illegal remittances abroad, violating the Foreign…
Stolen elephant in India traced by chip and recovered
Palamu police have recovered a female elephant stolen from Jharkhand and illegally sold in Bihar, exposing a cross-state wildlife trafficking case involving betrayal by business…
Narrow stretch, long wait, poor planning, police indifference led to stampede in India’s Karur
A combination of factors – primarily poor planning, the inexperience of political novices, and a massive turnout waiting for hours together – led to the Karur stampede that…
Indian government says situation in Ladakh under control after pro-statehood protests leave 4 dead
Four killed, 70 injured in Ladakh statehood protests; Centre says situation under control, imposes curfew in Leh amid BJP-Congress blame game.
In India, pro-statehood protests turn violent in Ladakh; BJP office set on fire in Leh
During the protests, people clashed with police personnel who resorted to the firing of teargas shells and deployed baton charge to disperse the crowd. The police action followed…
H-1B visas to cut immigrant work authorisations by 5,500 per month, India to be impacted most: JPMorgan
Per data, computer-related roles comprise nearly two-thirds of H-1B approvals in FY24, with half of the petitions tied to professional, scientific, and technical services.…
Government of India’s Odisha reports 289 migrant worker deaths in five years
The current year reported the death of 82 workers till August last, while 120 migrant labourers died in 2024.