At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar
India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer and a part of capital Delhi recorded the country's highest ever temperature.
Fri May 31 2024
Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region
Temperatures have soared close to 45 degrees Celsius in recent days in Ballia with a severe power crisis compounding the situation.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Protests against India's new military recruitment system turn violent
Police fired shots in the air to push back stone-throwing crowds and authorities shut off mobile internet to forestall further chaos.
Fri Jun 17 2022
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Thu Jun 10 2021
India records world's highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers
The health department of Bihar, revised its total COVID-19 related death toll on Wednesday to more than 9,400 from about 5,400.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Eight Malaysian Tabligh members return from India
Patna High Court in Bihar decided to quash charges against the eight tabligh members for abusing their social visit passes.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Modi's party, allies win vote in India's key Bihar state
Modi's second term has been marked by a shrinking economy, widening social strife, numerous protests and the government reaction to COVID-19.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Millions vote in India's first election in shadow of coronavirus
Voters lining up on the first day of a three-phase election for a new legislature in Bihar state were met with masks and temperature checks.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Indian court slaps Hindu god with summons over land grab
Photos in local media showed the summons, addressed to Lord Hanuman, pasted on an idol of the monkey god, worshipped for his courage and strength, at the temple in Bihar state.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Modi concedes defeat in key India state election
Modi's Hindu nationalist party was leading in only 58 seats in the 243-seat state assembly compared to 160 for a coalition of rival regional parties, as vote counting continued.
Sun Nov 08 2015
Dozens dead as new quake hits shattered Nepal
Officials in Nepal said at least 36 people were killed while 17 people also died across the border in northern India, most in the state of Bihar.
Tue May 12 2015
Small bomb blasts near rally for India opposition leader
Five small bombs exploded killing one person in the eastern Indian city of Patna Sunday, where opposition leader Narendra Modi was shortly set to address a political rally.
Sun Oct 27 2013
32 dead in India lightning strikes
At least 32 people including nine children were killed over the weekend by lightning strikes in the eastern Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand, officials said Monday.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Lightning kills 27 in eastern India: official
A total of 27 people including six children were killed across the eastern Indian state of Bihar after they were struck by lightning.
Wed Jun 05 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024