At least five killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes south of New Delhi
The violence erupted after a Hindu religious procession passed through the Muslim dominated Nuh region.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Indian farmers start hunger strike to pressure Modi on reforms
Farmers step up pressure on PM Modi to repeal three agricultural reform laws by starting a 24-hour relay hunger strike today.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Badly injured street dog swaps India for English countryside
Rocky lost her front legs after being run over by a train in India, but is now headed to a "forever home" in Britain.
Wed Nov 18 2020
India detains hundreds, cancels more than 300 trains after deadly 'godman' protests
Supporters rampaged in response, attacking railway stations, petrol stations and television vans in towns across the northern states of Punjab and Haryana.
Sat Aug 26 2017
Protests kill 29 after 'godman' Ram Rahim convicted of rape
Singh, the head of a social welfare and spiritual group, was found guilty of raping two followers in a case dating back to 2002 at the headquarters of his Dera Sacha Sauda group in Sirsa, Haryana.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Indian rape survivor gang-raped again by same men - Police
The student, who is still in hospital, has identified all five men -- two of whom are currently on bail awaiting trial for raping her in 2013.
Mon Jul 18 2016
Death toll from India caste riots rises to 19
The death toll from caste riots in northern India has risen to 19, a state government official told AFP on Monday, adding that the protests had eased overnight.
Mon Feb 22 2016
India riot: Death toll rises to 10, no Malaysian casualties
Wisma Putra, however, advised all Malaysians there to remain vigilant and comply with any advisory issued by the Indian Government.
Sun Feb 21 2016
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