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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024