Indian PM Modi to inaugurate historic Katra-Kashmir rail link on 19 April
The train will run between Katra and Baramulla in North Kashmir and the valley-bound passengers arriving from different places shall have to change trains at Katra. After the…
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Indian censor board blocks Santosh, a film exploring Islamophobia, casteism and police brutality
The award-winning film made its way to Cannes, but Indian censors refuse to allow its domestic release.
Heroin smuggling racket busted near India-Myanmar border; 3 arrested
This bust is part of an ongoing effort to curb the trafficking of illegal drugs along the India-Myanmar border, a route frequently exploited by smugglers.
10 drug users test HIV-positive in India’s Kerala due to shared syringes
Authorities said that efforts are underway to identify other potential contacts within the group and ensure medical intervention.
Indian manufacturers upbeat as government slaps anti-dumping duties on 5 Chinese products
The Indian government, in a bid to protect domestic industries, imposed an anti-dumping duty of US$1,732 (S$2,320) per tonne on vacuum-insulated flasks and other stainless steel…
India, China agree to continue efforts to resume direct flights, Mansarovar Yatra
India and China, agreed to continue efforts to further facilitate and promote people-to-people exchanges, including arrangements for resumption of direct flights, interaction of…
Security forces seize arms and explosives in India’s Manipur amid rising tensions
The operation was part of an ongoing effort to curb insurgency, maintain law and order, and prevent the proliferation of illegal arms.
Delhi Budget 2024: Focus on women’s welfare with financial aid, safety measures, and childcare support
In a bid to empower women and enhance their safety, the Delhi government has announced several welfare schemes in its budget, including a Rs 2,500 monthly honorarium, installation…
India, China agree to strengthen diplomatic, military mechanisms to maintain peace along border
The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held Tuesday afternoon in Beijing.
Gang rape convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in India’s Madhya Pradesh
Five individuals convicted of looting, assaulting, and abducting two army officers and their two female friends, along with gang-raping one of the women, were sentenced to life…