Indian court issues summons to BBC in a defamation case over Modi documentary - media
The defamation suit states the BBC documentary "India: the Modi question" that aired earlier this year cast a slur on India's reputation.
Mon May 22 2023
India's income tax department searches BBC offices - Sources
This comes weeks after the govt came down hard against a BBC documentary critical of PM Narendra Modi's role in the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Tue Feb 14 2023
India police detain students gathered to watch BBC documentary on Modi
The govt said the documentary "India: The Modi Question" is a biased "propaganda piece" and has blocked any sharing of it on social media.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Indian university warns against screening of BBC documentary on Modi
Modi's government has dismissed the documentary, which questions his leadership during deadly riots in his home state of Gujarat in 2002.
Tue Jan 24 2023
India blocks BBC documentary on PM Modi from airing in India
A BBC documentary questions PM Narendra Modi's leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Mon Jan 23 2023
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024