India vote count shows Modi alliance heading to majority but no landslide
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance was winning a majority of seats about halfway through the count in the general election.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Canadian Sikhs stage protests against Indian government over murder
About 100 protesters in Toronto burned an Indian flag and struck a cardboard cut-out of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a shoe.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Musk says Tesla looking at significant investment in India, after meeting Modi
Musk met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Anwar offers condolences on passing of Indian PM Modi's mother
Anwar Ibrahim on Friday was among the many leaders to offer condolences on the passing of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, Heeraben.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Malaysia sends special rep to India over insults against the prophet - Saifuddin
Ismail Sabri has sent his special representative to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally convey to the government, Malaysia's views over the insults against Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Sun Jun 19 2022
India concerned over Rohingya Muslims deaths in Myanmar
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Myanmar next week after attending the BRICS summit in China.
Sat Sep 02 2017
India pulls 500, 1,000 rupee notes to fight graft
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the withdrawal of 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation on Tuesday in a shock announcement designed to tackle widespread corruption and tax evasion.
Wed Nov 09 2016
Donald Trump pledges strong US ties with India if elected president
Donald Trump pledged that the United States and India would be "best friends" if he is elected and that he would boost intelligence sharing with India in the battle against Islamic militants.
Sun Oct 16 2016
India's Modi wants to revamp cabinet, but can't find the people
After a drubbing in a state poll in November, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to overhaul his cabinet to weed out underperformers and improve his government's image.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Indian PM makes surprise visit to Pakistan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise stopover in Pakistan on Friday to meet his counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, the first time an Indian premier has visited the rival nation in over a decade
Sat Dec 26 2015
Malaysia accords official welcome for Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia for a maiden official visit since assuming his post in 2014.
Mon Nov 23 2015
ASEAN to remain India's largest partner, says Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes ASEAN will remain the country's largest investment partner.
Sat Nov 21 2015
Russia's Putin, a man of action, may finally try yoga
Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he would consider embracing his counterpart's passion for yoga.
Fri Jul 10 2015
India PM's estranged wife 'concerned' about security cover
The estranged wife of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought details about her security cover Monday, voicing concerns about her safety.
Tue Nov 25 2014
Narendra Modi-inspired shirts a trend this Deepavali
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become a fashion icon where more people are flocking to textiles stores looking for 'Modi shirts".
Sat Oct 18 2014
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