![Attempt to smuggle 5,200 red-eared turtles from Malaysia foiled at India Airport Attempt to smuggle 5,200 red-eared turtles from Malaysia foiled at India Airport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733454623_kurakuratelingam.jpg)
Attempt to smuggle 5,200 red-eared turtles from Malaysia foiled at India Airport
Two passengers from Malaysia are arrested along with those waiting to receive the smuggled exotic wildlife species at Chennai Airport.
Fri Dec 06 2024
![Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47 Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718961705_consumingtoxicliqu.jpg)
Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47
A total of 118 people are still being treated in hospitals in the district and nearby areas, a government official said.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701727231_TBCHENNAI.jpg)
Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung
In Chennai, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Malaysia Airlines to commence three new routes from KL to India Malaysia Airlines to commence three new routes from KL to India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689739360_MalaysiaAirlines.jpg)
Malaysia Airlines to commence three new routes from KL to India
The airline currently operates direct flights to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![47 pythons seized at Trichy airport from passenger arriving from Malaysia 47 pythons seized at Trichy airport from passenger arriving from Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81444187867_python.jpg)
47 pythons seized at Trichy airport from passenger arriving from Malaysia
The pythons and two lizards were concealed in the passenger's baggage.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![National women's junior team wins Asian Junior Team Championship in Chennai National women's junior team wins Asian Junior Team Championship in Chennai](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676216962_SquashwanitaMalays.jpg)
National women's junior team wins Asian Junior Team Championship in Chennai
The national women's junior squash team won the Asian Junior Team Championships in Chennai after defeating Hong Kong 2-0 yesterday.
Sun Feb 12 2023
![FRIM researcher receives Outstanding Woman Researcher award FRIM researcher receives Outstanding Woman Researcher award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653728476_TBJEYANNY.jpg)
FRIM researcher receives Outstanding Woman Researcher award
A woman researcher from FRIM bagged the Outstanding Woman Researcher award by Venus International Foundation in Chennai, India, last March.
Sat May 28 2022
![What you need to know about the coronavirus right now What you need to know about the coronavirus right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622442243_COVID.jpg)
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Hundreds of workers in and around Chennai often dubbed India's Detroit have fallen ill with COVID-19 and dozens have died.
Mon May 31 2021
![India mourns passing away of popular Tamil actor Vivekh India mourns passing away of popular Tamil actor Vivekh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618659681_vivek.jpg)
India mourns passing away of popular Tamil actor Vivekh
Tamil cinema fans reacted with shock and disbelief on Saturday over the passing away of popular actor Vivekh at the age of 59.
Sat Apr 17 2021
![Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611166332_HARRIS.jpg)
Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP
Her maternal grandfather was born in the village of Thulasendrapuram, about 350 kilometers from the southern coastal city of Chennai.
Wed Jan 20 2021
![Kamala Harris's ancestral village in India gets festive as Biden leads count Kamala Harris's ancestral village in India gets festive as Biden leads count](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604565161_INDIA.jpg)
Kamala Harris's ancestral village in India gets festive as Biden leads count
The lush, green village in the south India has also been decked out in posters of Harris, with prayers offered at the local Hindu temple.
Thu Nov 05 2020
![Kamala Harris inspires women leaders in her ancestral Indian village Kamala Harris inspires women leaders in her ancestral Indian village](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604479799_Kamala.jpg)
Kamala Harris inspires women leaders in her ancestral Indian village
Indian women have been rooting for the "America lady" in the village of U.S. vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris' grandfather.
Wed Nov 04 2020
![Legendary Indian singer SP Balasubramanyam dies Legendary Indian singer SP Balasubramanyam dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71601036093_TBSBSINGERDIES.jpg)
Legendary Indian singer SP Balasubramanyam dies
His condition worsened in September and on Sept 23, he was deemed critical.
Fri Sep 25 2020
![177 stranded Indians fly home via first repatriation flight from KL 177 stranded Indians fly home via first repatriation flight from KL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589063810_rakyatIndia.jpg)
177 stranded Indians fly home via first repatriation flight from KL
They were part of 15,000 Indian nationals in Malaysia expected to be flown to various destinations in India namely Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi under the 'Vande Bharat Mission'.
Sat May 09 2020
![558 Malaysians stranded in India brought home today 558 Malaysians stranded in India brought home today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41585142372_TBKTM.jpg)
558 Malaysians stranded in India brought home today
Five hundred and fifty eight Malaysians flew home safely today from Chennai and Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) in three special Air Asia aircraft.
Wed Mar 25 2020
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025