India Modi's alliance unanimously elects him to lead as PM for third term
It is the first time in a decade that Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has needed the support of regional parties to form the government.
Fri Jun 07 2024
What happens to the key promises of India PM Modi's party after a slimmer win?
Here are some of the promises of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and analyst views on what could happen to them.
Wed Jun 05 2024
India's Modi set for a record third term, but with much smaller majority
Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lost its own majority in parliament for the first time in a decade.
Wed Jun 05 2024
India poll panel says 642 mln voters cast ballots in general election
The voter turnout was possibly lower in the initial phases because there was no single major issue to draw voters out, analysts said.
Mon Jun 03 2024
India aims to send astronaut to the moon by 2040
Narendra Modi issued instructions to the space department that include plans for a space station by 2035.
Tue Oct 17 2023
PM Modi tells officials to refrain from discussing possible renaming of India
Bharat is India in Hindi, one of the country's official languages alongside English.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Indian court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea to suspend defamation conviction
Rahul Gandhi can now take his appeal to a larger bench of the same high court and then to the Supreme Court, his last option.
Fri Jul 07 2023
India's poor coal 'thieves' forced to scavenge for survival
Coal is the only income source for many poor families, some of whom also get their children collecting it to bring in extra cash.
Wed Feb 08 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
India bans Islamic group PFI, accuses it of 'terrorism'
Muslims account for 13% of India's 1.4 billion people and many have complained of marginalisation under the rule of PM Modi.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Indian PM Modi extends condolences over passing of Samy Vellu
Samy Vellu was the first Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardee from Malaysia.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Bolsonaro says Brazil didn't spend a cent on Bharat vaccine deal under probe
Bolsonaro said the price for the Bharat vaccines was broadly in line with other countries.
Fri Jun 25 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Barely 3 pct of India's 1.3 billion people have been vaccinated, the lowest rate among the 10 countries with the most cases.
Tue May 25 2021
Exclusive: India's federal government won't import vaccines, leaving it to states - Sources
Modi's government would instead aim to support domestic vaccine makers by guaranteeing purchases from them.
Mon Apr 26 2021
India to review COVID-19 vaccines after blood clot warning - Report
India is currently administering AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by SII and delevoped by Bharat Biotech called COVAXIN.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
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
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
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