India
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Expresses Gratitude to India While Awaiting Crucial Tribunal Verdict
Nov 17, 2025 11:01 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, living in exile in India since August 2024, has expressed gratitude to India for providing refuge following her ouster. Currently facing charges of crimes against humanity for the deadly crackdown on student-led protests, Hasina awaits the International Crimes Tribunal verdict which could potentially seek the death penalty. Despite her situation, she maintains that Bangladesh's political future must be determined independently by its own citizens.
India Challenges Pakistan's Role in UN Security Council Committees Over Conflict of Interest Concerns
Nov 15, 2025 03:59 pm CST
India's Permanent Representative P Harish has criticized Pakistan's leadership of key UN Security Council committees, citing significant conflicts of interest. During a Council debate on working methods, Harish called for greater transparency in committee operations and leadership selection, particularly regarding the Taliban sanctions committee and counter-terrorism panel. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions between regional powers and raises questions about effectiveness in international security governance.
India Ranks 9th Globally: Climate Disasters Claim 80,000 Lives and Affect 1.3 Billion People Since 1995
Nov 12, 2025 07:21 am CST
A new Climate Risk Index report reveals India's vulnerability to climate change, with 430 extreme weather events causing 80,000 deaths and $170 billion in economic losses over three decades. The country faces recurring floods, cyclones, and heat waves that continue to undermine development progress and threaten millions annually, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation strategies and climate resilience.
President Trump Announces Progress on Fair Trade Deal with India to Boost Economic and Security Relations
Nov 11, 2025 12:56 pm CST
President Trump revealed that the US is nearing completion of a fair trade agreement with India aimed at strengthening economic and security partnerships, increasing US energy exports, and encouraging investments in key American sectors. During the swearing-in ceremony of new US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Trump expressed confidence that the negotiations would soon yield a deal significantly different from previous arrangements.
India Reports 138 Million Chronic Kidney Disease Cases in 2023: Second Highest Globally According to Lancet Study
Nov 08, 2025 10:21 am CST
A comprehensive global study published in The Lancet reveals India had 138 million chronic kidney disease cases in 2023, ranking second globally behind China. The research identifies the condition as the ninth leading cause of death worldwide and a major contributor to cardiovascular mortality, highlighting urgent needs for improved screening, prevention strategies, and equitable access to treatment across regions experiencing the greatest health inequities.
PM Modi Leads 150th Anniversary Celebrations of National Song 'Vande Mataram' in New Delhi
Nov 07, 2025 01:02 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of India's National Song "Vande Mataram" at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, marking 150 years since its composition by Bankimchandra Chatterji in 1875. The celebration included the release of commemorative stamps and coins, mass singing events nationwide, and the launch of a dedicated portal honoring the song that inspired India's freedom movement.
PM Modi Celebrates 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram': India's Patriotic Anthem Marks Historic Anniversary
Nov 07, 2025 12:42 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorates the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', India's beloved national song, with special Delhi celebrations including a commemorative stamp and coin release. The historic composition by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee continues to unite 140 crore Indians through its patriotic message and will be honored with year-long national celebrations.
India's HPV Vaccine Program Stalls: Two Years After Budget Promise, No Implementation Progress Revealed in RTI
Nov 05, 2025 07:47 pm CST
An RTI response reveals that India's government has failed to implement the HPV vaccination program announced in Budget 2024 to protect young girls from cervical cancer. Despite high mortality rates with India accounting for 23% of global cervical cancer deaths, no meetings, budget allocation, or implementation plans have been established, raising concerns among public health experts about the commitment to women's preventive healthcare.
How India Is Becoming The World's Most Important AI Consumer Market
Nov 04, 2025 02:08 pm CST
India is emerging as a critical player in the artificial intelligence landscape, not as a developer of AI technology but as its largest consumer base. Major AI companies including OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are offering free premium services to hundreds of millions of Indian users, creating an unprecedented social experiment that could potentially transform India's productivity and economic growth by empowering its vast workforce with AI tools.
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Deportation of Hindi Scholar Francesca Orsini, Calls for Greater Tolerance Toward Foreign Academics
Nov 02, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the deportation of Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from India, arguing that the country needs to show greater tolerance toward foreign academics. Orsini, a professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, was denied entry and deported for alleged visa violations, sparking debate about India's treatment of international scholars.