Joe Biden Using U.S. Tax Dollars to Train Transgendered Community Leaders in India
The Biden administration wants to train at least 200 activists to advocate for transgender rights in India as part of a program ostensibly designed to advance America’s “national interests,” according to a…
India Says Missile It Fired Into Pakistan Was An Accident
India Says Missile It Fired Into Pakistan Was An Accident Sebastian Hughes on March 11, 2022 A “technical malfunction” during routine maintenance led to the firing of a missile into Pakistan, India’s…
India growth recovery faces headwinds from geopolitical tensions, says Patra
MUMBAI – India’s growth story remains as weak as it was during the 2013 ‘taper tantrum’ and geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and Russia are further likely to hurt a recovery, Reserve Bank…
India explores setting up rupee trade accounts with Russia to soften sanctions blow – sources
By Rajendra Jadhav, Nupur Anand and Aftab Ahmed MUMBAI – India is exploring ways to set up a rupee payment mechanism for trade with Russia to soften the blow on New Delhi…
Jeep to launch two new SUVs in India to boost sales
By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI – Stellantis’ Jeep will launch two new sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) in India this year to boost sales in a market where it has struggled to establish a…
Potential investors in India LIC’s giant IPO fret over govt control of insurer -sources
By Nupur Anand, Aftab Ahmed and Scott Murdoch MUMBAI – Prospective investors in Life Insurance Corp of India’s (LIC) $8 billion IPO are seeking assurances from company management that it will not…
India, UAE eye $100 billion in annual trade after signing trade pact
By Manoj Kumar and Alexander Cornwell NEW DELHI/DUBAI -India and the United Arab Emirates signed a broad trade and investment pact on Friday that will eventually cut all tariffs on each other’s…
India plans to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030
By Sudarshan Varadhan NEW DELHI – (This February 17 story corrects first line to say five million tonnes per annum, not cumulative) India plans to manufacture five million tonnes of green hydrogen…
iPhone maker Foxconn to make chips in India with Vedanta
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Monday it had partnered with Indian conglomerate Vedanta Ltd to make semiconductors in the South Asian country, as the electronics giant looks to diversify its business…
India files complaint against ABG Shipyard alleging $3 billion bank fraud
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI – India’s federal investigation agency has filed a police complaint against ABG Shipyard Ltd and its promoters accusing it of defrauding banks of 228.42 billion Indian rupees…
Exclusive-In heated meeting, India seeks tougher action from U.S. tech giants on fake news
By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI – Indian officials have held heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms, sources told…
India to grant additional $2.6 billion for solar manufacturing
By Sudarshan Varadhan CHENNAI -India will allocate an additional 195 billion rupees ($2.62 billion) to boost investment in solar equipment manufacturing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. “Production Linked Incentive for…
Tata group takes control of Air India
By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI – India’s Tata Group took control of state-run carrier Air India on Thursday, finalising a $2.4 billion deal to regain ownership of the airline after nearly 70…
Conroe man charged with funneling money to India
HOUSTON – A 48-year-old local man has been taken into custody on charges of obtaining over $600,000 from elderly victims throughout the country, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery. Authorities arrested Anthony Munigety,…
Watch A House Completely Disappear Into River As Torrential Rain In India Triggers Mass Flooding, Landslides
A house in India collapsed into the nearby river as severe rain triggered mass flooding and landslides in southern India since Friday. At least 27 people have died and several remain missing…
Biden Climate Pact Hobbles US Manufacturing And Agriculture But Gives China, India, Russia A Pass
Some of the world’s top emitters of methane haven’t signed a global effort to curb how much of the greenhouse gas is emitted by 2030. The three countries – China, Russia and…
World News: India’s Parliament approves contentious citizenship bill
India’s Parliament has approved a controversial citizenship bill that grants citizenship to minorities facing persecution from three neighbouring countries – but excludes Muslims. A day after clearing the lower house, the Citizenship…
AP: Today in History for December 3rd
First human heart transplant performed; Industrial accident kills thousands in Bhopal, India; Hundreds of students arrested at the University of California at Berkeley; “A Streetcar Named Desire” opens on Broadway; Snger Ozzy…
World News: Pakistan hands over captured pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to India
Pakistan has handed over a captured pilot to Indian authorities at the Wagah border, a move aimed at de-escalating tensions after days of hostilities between the South Asian neighbours. Wing Commander Abhinandan…
World News: Babri Mosque case: Indian top court gives disputed site to Hindus
India’s Supreme Court has given ownership of a disputed religious site in the northern town of Ayodhya to Hindus for the construction of a temple in a landmark verdict announced on Saturday…
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