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India projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country in 2023, says UN report
A United Nations report published on Monday projected India to surpass China as the most populous…
India bans single-use plastic to combat pollution
Announcing the ban, the government dismissed the demands of food, beverage and consumer goods companies to…
Modi’s BJP wrests back control of key Indian state ahead of 2024 election
Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party will now form the government in Mumbai’s home state along with a…
Brutal killing caught on camera stokes India religious tensions
Officials in the western city of Udaipur, Rajasthan state, announced a curfew and blocked internet access…
Indian police arrest Muslim journalist accused of insulting Hindus
Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of fact-checking website Alt News, which debunks misinformation in the Indian media, was…
A Muslim teenager was killed at a protest in India. His family wants answers
Footage posted to social media of the June 10 protest shows 15-year-old Mudassir Alam raising his…
Millions affected after deadly floods hit India and Bangladesh
The South Asian nations, home to more than 1.3 billion people, have been particularly badly hit…
India’s Russian coal buying spikes as traders offer steep discounts: Report
India’s purchases of Russian coal have spiked in recent weeks despite global sanctions on Moscow, as…
Violent protests erupt in India against new military recruitment scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s government this week announced an overhaul of recruitment for India’s 1.38 million-strong…
