
India allows foreign diplomats to observe first elections in Kashmir in 10 years
Foreign diplomats from 15 countries were allowed to observe local elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 25 2024

India showcases scenic Kashmir to G20 countries, hoping to woo foreign tourists
Kashmir tourism officials said 2022 had about only 20,000 foreign visitors, mostly from Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan.
Tue May 23 2023

15 pilgrims dead, 40 missing after cloudburst near Amarnath shrine
At least 15 pilgrims were killed and dozens were missing on Friday after a cloudburst caused flash floods near a Hindu cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sat Jul 09 2022

India's Kashmir region gets redrawn constituencies ahead of elections
It will give greater representation to the region's Hindu areas.
Thu May 05 2022

Twitter hit with new headache in India after police complaint over controversial map
The complaint accuses Twitter of breaching the country's IT rules as well as laws designed to prevent enmity and hatred between class.
Tue Jun 29 2021

India, Pakistan militaries agree to stop cross-border firing in rare joint statement
The return to a truce was settled by the two armies director-generals of military operations.
Thu Feb 25 2021

India changes controversial land laws in disputed Kashmir
The term "being permanent resident of the state" as a criteria has been "omitted", for non-Kashmiri Indians to purchase the land.
Wed Oct 28 2020

Coronavirus cases surpass 100,000 in India
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India had surpassed 100,000 early Tuesday, according to data from US- based John Hopkins University.
Tue May 19 2020

Kashmir: The colonised have become the colonisers
The subjugation of Kashmir is more than just about religion: it is about the destruction of a unique national culture that was practiced by different faiths.
Mon Aug 12 2019
3 killed, 150 hutments destroyed in devastating blaze in Indian-controlled Kashmir
The fire broke out at a slum in Narwal area early Saturday in the outskirts of Jammu city, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Sat Nov 26 2016

Militants stage Kashmir attacks as Modi gives annual address
The gunmen were unable to take control of the police station in the old city of Srinagar, the summer capital of India's northernmost state of Jammu & Kashmir, but did wound six police reservists.
Mon Aug 15 2016

Malaysians stranded in Kashmir floods used chili sauce to attract rescuers
Fifteen Malaysians who flew in here today from India resorted to using chili sauce to write the word 'Malaysia' on a towel to attract help.
Mon Sep 15 2014

17 M'sians stranded in Jammu and Kashmir floods to arrive in KL tomorrow
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the remaining 17 Malaysians stranded in Jammu and Kashmir, India was transported out of the affected area.
Sun Sep 14 2014

The last batch of Malaysians in Jammu and Kashmir to be airlifted today
The 16 Malaysian tourists in Srinagar will be airlifted to Srinagar Airport and later flown to New Delhi.
Sat Sep 13 2014

11 Malaysian students flown out of flood hit state in India
11 students among the 54 Malaysians stranded in Jammu and Kashmir has been rescued and flown out of state.
Wed Sep 10 2014

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025