Ishan Garg

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World

6 people dead and more than 20 injured in stampede in India

  Six people have died and more than 20 others injured in a stampede at one of India's holiest sites. Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered there on Wednesday night queuing up for prayers scheduled to take place on Friday morning. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.  

today9 January, 2025

World

US to ease curb on Indian nuclear entities

The US says it is working on removing long standing restrictions on India's civil nuclear facilities in a move that experts say could boost cooperation between two countries. Though the India-US nuclear deal was signed two decades ago, it's yet to be fully operationalised. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.  

today7 January, 2025

World

US-India NSAs to talk progress on semiconductor pact

  The US National Security Advisor is meeting with his Indian counterpart to ensure policy continuation ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. This comes amid experts warning that the India-US pact on semiconductors could be threatened by protectionist policies under a Trump administration. Ishan Garg tells us more.  

today6 January, 2025

World

Indian music legend Zakir Hussain dies at 73

  Indian music legend and 4 time grammy winner Zakir Hussain (Zaa-keer Hoo-sane) has died at the age of 73. The musician famous for playing the Indian percussion instrument - the Tabla -passed away at a hospital in San Francisco. Ishan Garg tells us more.    

today16 December, 2024

Health / Medical

Lancet study says air pollution could be behind deaths in India

Air pollution - especially due to finer pollutants that can get lodged in the lungs could be causing 1.5 million deaths in India according to a Lancet Planetary Health study. The study claims that no one in the country lives in an area where average yearly air quality levels meet the World Health Organisation's standards. Ishan Garg tells us more.  

today13 December, 2024

Uncategorized

India cancels consular camps in Canada citing security concerns

India says it had to cancel consular camps in Canada after local officials could not provide minimum security for the staff and attendees. This comes just a few days after a similar camp was attacked by a mob - drawing sharp criticism from the Indian government amid a diplomatic standoff with Ottawa. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.  

today7 November, 2024