Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says
Child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May
Over 5,000 cases of heatstroke were detected in the central state of Madhya Pradesh alone.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media
At least 174 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals, said divisional commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Indian opposition lawmaker arrested for calls to murder PM
Raja Pateria was heard goading a group of people to "be ready to kill" Modi in order to "save" the constitution.
Tue Dec 13 2022
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Tue Sep 07 2021
Pollution likely to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% of Indians
Air quality has significantly worsened in the western state of Maharashtra and the central state of Madhya Pradesh.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Factbox: Some of the world's worst stampedes
Here is a list of some of the worst stampedes over the last three decades.
Fri Apr 30 2021
India gas cylinder blast death toll hits 104
The death toll rose after rescuers recovered dozens more bodies from the debris of the destroyed restaurant and neighbouring structures.
Sat Sep 12 2015
Temple stampede in central India kills at least 10
A stampede killed at least 10 people and injured more than 60 in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh early Monday as pilgrims gathered at a temple, reports said.
Mon Aug 25 2014
India funeral stampede kills 18
At least 18 people are killed in a stampede before the funeral of a Muslim spiritual leader in the western Indian city of Mumbai.
Sat Jan 18 2014
Six men in court over gang-rape of Swiss cyclist in India
Six men appeared in court on Monday over the gang-rape and robbery of a Swiss cyclist holidaying in India, an assault which has rekindled alarm about the safety of tourists and rising sex crimes.
Mon Mar 18 2013
12,000-year-old rock paintings found in India
Experts have found a pre-historic cave with rock paintings dating back to 12,000 years in the Satpura mountain ranges on the border of the Indian states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Wed Feb 06 2013
Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip
Egypt says it is looking forward to cooperating with US President Donald Trump to reach comprehensive and just peace in the region.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Malaysia exported RM288.23 mil palm oil and palm-based products to Central Asia in 2024
Central Asia is an important export destination for Malaysian palm oil, says Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
Wed Feb 12 2025
GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group
The charges provide for imprisonment of between five and 20 years upon conviction.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Malaysian court orders government, analyst to pay damages in Mongolian murder case
Court orders Abdul Razak Baginda to pay a total of more than 9 million ringgit to the family of murdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival
Hindus consider this year's event even more significant as having the power to free them of the cycle of rebirth.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Jenni Hermoso says she was pressured to agree to a statement downplaying the kiss.
Wed Feb 12 2025
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
The executive order was the latest effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink and align the US govt with Trump's policy priorities.
Wed Feb 12 2025
EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment
In a statement today, EPF said that these claims are unfounded.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain
According to police, the suspect approached the victim on the pretext of asking about a house for rent.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape
Cryptocurrency investing, once complex and volatile, is becoming more mainstream and regulated with the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Wed Feb 12 2025