insert_link 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
insert_link 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
insert_link 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
insert_link 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
insert_link 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
insert_link World Delhi’s pollution levels rise to “severe” category Residents of India's capital New Delhi have woken up to a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing their city. With winter approaching, the air quality there has dipped to what officials call severe levels. Correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more. today13 November, 2024
insert_link World Russia and India to discuss trade and economic cooperation at ministerial meeting Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will discuss boosting economic and technology ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.Balance of trade is also high on the agenda during the two leaders' meeting, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. today12 November, 2024
insert_link World China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea ‘sovereignty Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov is in India on a two day trip aimed at deepening economic ties. He's scheduled to meet business leaders on Monday and the Indian Foreign Minister on Tuesday to discuss trade, investments and technology cooperation. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. today11 November, 2024
insert_link 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