Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India
At least nine people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Fri May 10 2024
Hundreds stranded as parts of India's Tamil Nadu flooded after heavy rain
Parts of several districts remained submerged, with houses appearing like lonely islands surrounded by murky, brown water.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Penang barber Singgara Vello overcomes early hardships to receive Asia's outstanding award
S. Singgara Vello was awarded the Asia's Outstanding Barber Award at the Asia Awards ceremony held in Trichy in Tamil Nadu, India.
Sat Dec 09 2023
Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water
Street protests began after the court directed Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of river water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days this month.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Women force change at Indian iPhone plant, sick from bad food, crowded dorms
Crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms were problems endured by the women for the paycheck.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Helicopter crash kills India's military chief, 12 others
India's military chief General Bipin Rawat and 12 others were killed in a helicopter crash in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Indian village cheers for Harris during swearing-in as US VP
Her maternal grandfather was born in the village of Thulasendrapuram, about 350 kilometers from the southern coastal city of Chennai.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Pongalo Pongal! - The harvest festival begins
The usual excitement of Pongal has been replaced with hushed celebrations this year due to the increase of Covid-19 cases in the country.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Indian film star Rajinikanth ends political bid over health fears
The announcement came a day after the 70-year-old Tamil action hero left hospital where he was treated for high blood pressure.
Tue Dec 29 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 2021 Budget passed at policy stage, Cyclone Nivar slams into Southern India
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Powerful cyclone buffets southern India pushing tens of thousands into shelters
Cyclone Nivar made landfall between Karaikal in Puducherry territory and Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu state.
Thu Nov 26 2020
UK hands over to India statues stolen from Hindu temple in 1978
Britain has returned three antique bronze sculptures to Indian authorities more than 40 years after they were stolen from a Hindu temple in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Malaysian consulate in talks with Indian government to assist stranded Malaysians
Consul-general of Malaysia in Chennai, K Saravanan, said he is currently working on the matter to assist those stranded in the country.
Wed Mar 18 2020
Kashmir: Self-determination is the solution
It is a pity that some groups and individuals are urging palm oil importers in India to refrain from buying the commodity from Malaysia.
Sat Oct 26 2019
India's southern leader Jayalalithaa dies, supporters grieve in streets
One of India's most popular politicians, Jayalalithaa Jayaraman, died on Monday following a massive cardiac arrest.
Mon Dec 05 2016
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024